Paddling Tips

PDF Files

Check out our Mississippi River Challenge route maps!

 mrc_map.pdf — A map of the paddling route including rest stops and other useful paddling info. The pdf is sized to 11x17 paper, so you may want to check your scaling or tiling options if you print it out. PDF (1.8 MB)

 tandem_communication.pdf — A quick guide to the importance of communication with your paddling partner. PDF (548 KB)

 skills_for_tandem_paddlers.pdf — Tips and techniques for smoother tandem paddling. PDF (568 KB)

 paddlespeak.pdf — A glossary of paddling terminology. PDF (580 KB)

 Paddle Smart: Know your Limits — A guide to paddlesports safety developed by the American Canoe Association and the US Coast Guard. PDF (1.4 MB)

 safety_requirements.pdf — Our guide to event safety for the Mississippi River Challenge. PDF (724 KB)

Web Links

Techniques & Tips pages at Canoe & Kayak Magazine

Article archive at Sea Kayaker Magazine - these cover a range of topics, including skill-building.

Loosen Your Grip – Do you suffer from tendonitis or soreness of the wrist and elbows caused by whitewater (or flat water) paddling? It could be the way you're holding the paddle. This site also has a variety of other articles, some more technical than others.