A wonderfully hilarious comedy about a canoeing competition in Northern Maine that highlights the very real and eccentric sport of “Freestyle Canoeing”—a performative art best described as “canoe dancing.” Competitors paddle out to spin, dip, and “dance” in perfect synchronization with music of their choice, blending athleticism and artistry on the water.
The story follows a colorful cast of quirky and oddly relatable competitors as they vie for the coveted blue ribbon at the Moosehead Regional Finals. Among them are a cutthroat perfectionist, a backwoods natural, an aging underdog, a bickering couple of summer camp owners, and a hard-rocking bartender. As they prepare for the big stage (or rather, lake), audiences get a glimpse into their personal lives, their eclectic training methods, and the unique challenges of the freestyle canoeing world.
What does it take to bring home the “Top Paddler” ribbon? Athleticism? Technique? Core strength? Song choice? These and more burning questions will be hilariously explored in this whimsical and heartwarming dive into the unexpected world of canoeing artistry.
Preceded by the short film CAST MEMBERS