A trusty paddle is critical for racing a canoe! The boat wouldn't go anywhere without it.

Support crew is essential to helping their paddlers reach the finish line.

Single-person canoes requires focus and dedication to keep paddling through the race.

Two-person canoes must stay slow and steady to finish the race.

Four-person canoes requires constant communication in order to maintain speed both on the water and on land.

Eight-person canoes are the largest canoe on the water and requires perfectly synchronized strokes for maximum speed.