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Thanks Rolf is supported by the H2O Canoe Company in Ontario , Canada . https :// h2ocanoe . com info @ h2ocanoe . com https :// www . facebook . com / h2ocanoe / @ h2opaddlesport becoming a Y-shaped rope . The long portion ( bottom ) of the Y is the end you ’ ll use onshore , and the shorter ends of the Y are just long enough to be tied to one end on each of the opposite sides of the seat . The goal is to have the intersection of all three ropes land firmly on the keel line under the canoe ; that would be the point where all three lines of the Y meet . If you have to pull on the rope from shore , the canoe will roll away from the current . Pulling on the bridle makes downstream leans , and pulling on a rope tied to the deck makes upstream leans . You ’ ll want to put one pack ahead of the bow seat to ensure the canoe is trimmed to be downstream heavy .
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Moving a canoe up a section of rapids is more challenging and can have disastrous outcomes if not handled properly . The safest way to do this involves tying a bridle to the upstream end of the canoe . You can get away with simply tying another rope to the deck of the downstream end . If the upstream rope is tied to the deck of the canoe , there is a high probability it could swamp and get pinned if the canoe goes out of line , and you have to tug hard to bring it back in line . The upstream gunnel will roll into the current , which has the same effect as grabbing gunnels when a canoe tips . The gunnel goes underwater , the canoe fills with water , and the weight of that water , combined with the force of the current , is more than you can hang on to . You have to let go of the rope , and if you are unlucky , the canoe will get wedged onto rocks , and the canoe will fold in half from the force of the current .
When tracking , I like to bring canoes up rapids stern first . That way , I can tie the bridle to the stern seat of the canoe , which puts it closer to the canoe ’ s end , making it easier to control . The bridle winds up
Thanks Rolf is supported by the H2O Canoe Company in Ontario , Canada . https :// h2ocanoe . com info @ h2ocanoe . com https :// www . facebook . com / h2ocanoe / @ h2opaddlesport becoming a Y-shaped rope . The long portion ( bottom ) of the Y is the end you ’ ll use onshore , and the shorter ends of the Y are just long enough to be tied to one end on each of the opposite sides of the seat . The goal is to have the intersection of all three ropes land firmly on the keel line under the canoe ; that would be the point where all three lines of the Y meet . If you have to pull on the rope from shore , the canoe will roll away from the current . Pulling on the bridle makes downstream leans , and pulling on a rope tied to the deck makes upstream leans . You ’ ll want to put one pack ahead of the bow seat to ensure the canoe is trimmed to be downstream heavy .
With this setup , you can move the canoe around in the rapids to avoid obstacles . Keep the upstream end of the canoe angled away from you so the current keeps some pressure on the hull , and adjust the position with the rope attached to the downstream end . Most of the movement upstream is done with the rope at the back , and the front rope is used to change angles to get sideways movement on the river . You lose control if the upstream end crosses the current to your side .
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Another great application of the bridle is any time a canoe needs to be towed behind a motorboat . The same principles apply , tie the bridle on the stern seat and put a pack at the other end near the bow seat .
Adjusting the trim on a canoe to suit different situations gives you a lot more control , and it lessens the effort required . Proper trim in the wind and white water dramatically increases safety .
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