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Both paddlers get to the same side of the capsized canoe, still holding paddles. Lift the gun- wale nearest you up out of the water. One paddler makes a loop in the painter and passes it over a wrist in windy conditions, but only on flatwater.
Face each other and tuck your paddles between the thwarts and seats so they won’t float away. On a count of three, tip the canoe back over you in unison.
Use the momentum of this action, along with a strong scissor kick while straightening your arms to push the canoe up and over to one side. The idea is to roll it upright in the air.
Although you may not get all the water out, there will be enough freeboard to allow you to re-enter the canoe and bail it out or pad- dle to shore.
Reposition yourselves on opposite sides. While holding the gun- wale, use a strong scissor kick to get up and out of the water. If you time it right you can both get in the canoe at the same time.
Time your actions to coincide with those of your partner. Lean forward, keeping your torso weight as close to the centerline as possible. Reach across to the opposite gunwale, twist, and flop your backside into the canoe.
Gary and Joanie McGuffin live in the Algoma Highlands and are the authors of Paddle Your Own Canoe.
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