Francis Boyes

Jan 21, 2025 | paddlingmag.com | Marissa Evans |Francis Boyes

Whether paddling your canoe tandem or solo, there is a universally necessary, yet elusive goal we all set out to accomplish: going in a straight line. The reason this seemingly simple task is so difficult is because as we paddle on one side, the strokes have a tendency to turn the canoe toward the other. Spinning in circles is frustrating, not to mention a counterproductive way to cover water.