This Story is Archived
Please note this page may no longer be up to date. For new stories about Northern Ontario visit us here.

YOU CAN DO THIS

This short video shows you how.
1 Ottawa whitewater Rights until 2016.jpg

Editor's Note: This video is part of a series of "How To" productions by Rapid Media. Each video is intended to help you learn or improve your skills. 

Bombproof your kayak roll in whitewater with these tips from Thea Froehlich, guest instructor at the Madawaska Kanu Centre.

Rolling is simple once you understand it's a combination of hip movement and a sequence of placements of your paddle. Follow these easy how-to's to get your first whitewater roll, or perfect your technique. 

About Rapid - The Whitewater Magazine

Launched in '99, Rapid is North America's first and only whitewater kayaking and canoeing magazine. Inside you'll find the best river trips, the hottest whitewater kayak, canoe and gear reviews, expert advice and the coolest freestyle tricks and proven river running techniques you'd expect to find in the industry-leading whitewater magazine. Rapid's commitment to whitewater paddling comes from the passion of our editors, designers, writers, photographers, and especially our readers. Rapid delivers the river!

Recommended Articles

Arrowhead Provincial Park Guide

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to this fun-filled park.

9 of the Most Beautiful Fall Destinations

And they’re all in Ontario.

Algonquin Park Guide

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to this world-class destination.

Natural Highs

7 magnificent mountains in Ontario to climb, hike, ride, ski and more.

2026 Triathalons

Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.

Crown Land Camping

What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.

Ontario Old Growth Trails

Tall trees await: Ontario’s best old growth trails.

Adventure Hotspot: Mississagi Provincial Park

Get the lowdown on camping, hiking and paddling north of Elliot Lake, Ontario.

25 Adventurous Fall Activities in Ontario

Get outside and make the most of the season.

Top of the Giant Trail

Get tips on this amazing hike at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.

Want to get off the beaten path?

It's fun and easy on snowshoes

Visit Killbear Provincial Park

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to this idyllic park.

Agawa Falls Trail

Hike to Agawa Canyon's deepest secret.

Your Guide to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

Everything you need to know to go car camping at this classic Muskoka destination.

Attention Detroit

A short drive gets you a lot of vacation fun in Ontario, Canada

Insider’s Guide to Neys

How to plan a trip to this under-the-radar provincial park.

Dogs Welcome!

Top dog-friendly resorts.

Go Winter Glamping

Get cozy at these 11 snowy Ontario getaways.

Free Day Use at Ontario Parks

Find out how to get into parks for free this year.

Pancake Bay: Ontario’s Ultimate Beach Escape

Discover the shores of an inland sea.