Canoe Tilting
Canoe Tilting was a sport in which participants standing on canoes attempt to knock each other off and into the water. It has similarities to Log Rolling and Jousting.
canoe tilting competition in Carlisle, PennsylvaniaOld Rules
A set of rules for canoe tilting was published in 1922 by Ernest Thompson Seton in the book "The Book of Woodcraft and Indian Lore". It is a guide and collection of activities for young scouts.
In this activity, a participant stands in the bow of his boat, holding his wooden spear. The spear is actually a bamboo stick with padded end. His crew bring him within 6 or 8 feet of his rival, and now he endeavors to put him overboard. Points are awarded thus:
- Forcing your enemy to put one foot down off the seat . . . . . 5
- Forcing your enemy to put two feet down off the seat . . . . . 10
- Forcing your enemy on one knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
- Forcing your enemy down on two knees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- Forcing your enemy to lose his spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 10
- Forcing your enemy overboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 25
It is a foul to use the spear as a club or take hold of the enemy's spear with your hand.
The umpire may dock up to twenty-five points for fouls, or give the round to the other.
Similar Sports
- Jousting — a medieval sport in which two competitors on horsebacks, wielding long lances with blunted tips try to take down each other.
- Log Rolling — two challengers attempt to stay on a floating log the longest.
- Canoeing — a paddle sport in which the rider kneels or sits facing forward in a canoe.
- Canoe Hurdling — an old sport in which participants in canoes attempt to paddle over logs placed in the water.
- SUP Jousting — a modern twist on medieval jousting, fought with paddleboards and inflatable noodles. [Unusual Sport]
Related Pages
- About Extinct and Ancient Sports
- List of Extinct Sports
- Complete list of sports
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