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Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic

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This short film from canoeist Bill Mason illustrates the joy and poetry of paddling solo. All the basic strokes used to control the canoe are rendered with perfect clarity through animated lines. Part of 'Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water', in Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

DirectorBill Mason
WriterBill Mason

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Cast · Directed by Bill Mason

BMBill Mason
Bill Mason
Himself

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Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic?

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic on Netflix?

No, Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic for free?

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic?

Yes — Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic is followed by Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic (1977) in the Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

Is there a prequel to Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic?

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic is the first film in the Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

Is Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic part of a trilogy?

No — Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic is part of the Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series?

There are 4 films in the Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series: Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic (1977), Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic (1977), Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater (1977) and Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater (1977).