How to Unlock the Expert Canoeist in Wii Sports Resort

The Expert Canoeist is a hidden CPU opponent unlocked by earning a Gold Medal on the Canoeing Expert course.

Steps

1. Progress through Canoeing: Beginner → Intermediate → Expert (unlocked after Intermediate gold/silver).
2. Practice Expert course: Memorize gate positions, current patterns, and optimal stroke timing.
3. Earn Gold (target time ~1:15–1:20 depending on solo/tandem).
4. After the results screen, the Expert Canoeist becomes selectable in VS. mode.

Tips for Gold

• Sync strokes: both paddlers (or single) hit power phase together.
• Hug the inside of turns; use the current boost zones.
• Don't over-correct—small, rhythmic inputs beat frantic paddling.

It's tough—expect many retries. Persistence pays off!