Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve decided to try out canoeing, you’re in for some excitement! Canoeing is a great form of exercise, a fantastic way to get fresh air, and best of all, lots of fun. But before you can start truly enjoying yourself, you need to properly prepare. Here are tips for […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Canoeing is an amazing activity that both adults and kids will love, but doing anything for the first time with kids can be pretty complicated. With a bit of planning, you can ensure that everyone has a good time. Here are some tips for canoeing with kids that will help
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Reading Time: 3 minutes To become a great canoer, you have to practice your paddling skills. Whether you’re switching directions, navigating into a tight spot, or moving backwards, you need to know the right canoe stroke for the job. Here are the basic canoe strokes every canoer should learn. Forward Canoe Stroke This is
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Reading Time: 3 minutes First solo canoe trip? While tandem canoeing is a great activity to do with your BFF or significant other, you won’t always be able to find a fellow canoer who is eager to hit the water with you. Solo canoeing can be fun because you get to go exactly where
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Kayak vs Canoe? Kayaking and canoeing are both great sports if you want to relax or have an adventure. There’s a lot of overlap between kayaking and canoeing, but they are two different sports with different gear. Here are the main differences between kayaking and canoeing: the boats, the paddles,
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Reading Time: 8 minutes Kayaking is one of my favorite outdoor activities. I frequent many local lakes and non-whitewater rivers. In recent years, kayak manufacturers have catered to the specific needs of the market by creating kayaks for all skill levels and uses. My wife and I enjoy our two sit-on-top kayaks and two
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Reading Time: < 1 minute “Leave no trace” signs often appear at campsites and at the beginning of hiking trails. But what about waterways? I don’t recall seeing a similar sign at put-ins on rivers that I have kayaked or canoed on. How many of us have come across a littered fire ring, bottles and
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Attached is a good video from the American Canoe Association ACA about ensuring safety for children when paddling. My take: kids AND adults should always wear PFD’s when paddling. A PFD that fits and is worn properly is your best bet if you tip over in a strong current, get stuck
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