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Paul and I have made our film for free viewing because we think it's important to inspire our youngsters at this time of the Covid-19 of isolation. We will be posting tips about how to create your own sets and turn your phone into a stop action device soon and you will be receiving them when you sign up to view. Please do not post on youtube thanks. Dragoncastle by Becky and Paul Mason is an award winning film made by children for children. This classic is a charmingly unique educational animated environmental fairy tale. It has a misunderstood gentle fire breathing dragon and feisty mythical kingdom including a tall castle surrounded with vegetable eating moat monsters, all are delightfully entertaining plasticine characters.   Running time: 13 mins © 1980.  15 international awards. If you have any problems please email me https://www.redcanoes.ca/contact-us

Basic Classic Solo Canoeing Video by Becky Mason is a superbly crafted production that is both informative and beautiful to watch. Becky's extraordinary skills, spectacular scenery and original music make a winning combination. You'll learn to apply the basic solo paddling strokes simply and gracefully, master the art of the portage and pick up tips on canoe safety and equipment selection.  Running time: 40 mins © 2000.  Awarded Best Instructional film at the Waterwalker Festival. If you have any problems please email me https://www.redcanoes.ca/contact-us

Advanced Classic Canoeing by Becky Mason is a superbly produced instructional canoeing video including 16 strokes and unique tips. In her cedar-canvas canoe with 25 years of instructor experience Becky Mason takes you for a spin on the crystal clear waters of Lac Vert. Each of her paddling strokes and manoeuvres come with stunning underwater camera angles. From novice to expert paddlers to armchair enthusiasts will enjoy. Running time: 40 mins © 2011.  * Awarded Best Instructional film at Reel & Waterwalker Festivals. If you have any problems please email me https://www.redcanoes.ca/contact-us

Music Solo Reflections Video by Becky Mason A canoe ballet performance above and below the water's surface set to an original music score composed by Ian Tamblyn. Running time: 6:36 mins © 2011.  If you have any problems please email me https://www.redcanoes.ca/contact-us

Free view click on arrow Out takes from the making of Advanced Classic Solo Canoeing with Becky Mason.

Quetico film features paddler Bill Mason - captures the spirit of canoeing through the experiences of a single canoeist travelling through Quetico Provincial Park in the 50's. The film introduces a very young Bill Mason before he became  one of Canada's leading canoeists and conservationists. While on location Bill became fascinated with film-making and as a result he began his own quest into film, along with his passion for canoeing. - Paddler Bill Mason, Produced by Christopher Chapman, CM, RCA, LL.D (hon) (1927 -2015). Running time: 20 mins © 1956.  If you have any problems please email me https://www.redcanoes.ca/contact-us