Single-blade skills

How to roll an OC1

A clear OC1 Freestyle guide to the traditional roll, back-deck roll, knee action and safe paddle positioning in a freestyle open canoe.

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OC1 Freestyle tutorial

How to Roll a Freestyle OC1

See how body position, knee drive and paddle movement work together to bring a swamped open canoe upright.

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Practise safely

Learn in controlled water with experienced support.

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