The Extra Challenge gives you access to three classic titles: The C-1 Challenge, The Citizen Racer’s Workshop, and Give us a River. No longer available on DVD, these are now free downloads or streaming (below).
The C-1 Challenge is a fun, instructional video for decked canoe paddlers, with host World Champion Kent Ford. Completely covers the advantages to C-boating, learning to roll, and outfitting for comfort. Hot play scenes and basic stroke instruction. c.1990 For more C-boat instruction, I recommend Drill Time, and the Solo Playboating Workbook. While these target open Canoe paddlers, nearly all of the techniqes taught are relevant to decked C-1 paddlers. – Kent Ford
“An Excellent Resource” – Canoe & Kayak magazine
The Citizen Racer’s Workshop Learn how to run gates! Inspiring video footage of World Class slalom racers is explained for the racing fan or apprentice. Kayakers and C-Boaters in cruising boats or race boats will enjoy the demonstration of gate technique. The video covers the basics of training, mental preparation, boat positioning, and paddle placement. While the rules have changed and penalties are now only 2 seconds per gate, most of the other information is still appropriate to someone learning slalom basics. c.1991
“…will improve your river running skills” – Fritz Haller, Former US Team Coach
Give us a River is adapted from Bob Belton’s original film (1963). This video reminds paddlers of the proud heritage of canoesport. Those who went before us should be our heroes. Look, learn, and go. Filming Location: Then: Potomac River, Washington, DC Now: Animas River, Durango, CO Running Time: 7 minutes
2001 National Paddlesports Festival, Best Professional, Lexington, KY
2001 Waterwalker Film Festival,Best Humour, Canada