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Peter L.  (with reference to Canoeing, Beach outings, Arts and Crafts, Flying, Fun, Camping) 20th Jan 2012

First off in Canoeing, safety first! all participants should be good swimmers, secondly everyone wears a life vest. for beginners I suggest practicing close to shore on a calm lake, for those of you looking to rthe river find a slow moving shallow river to practice in. I always plan a trip to the least experienced person and take learning strokes and craft control slowly. I guess I treat canoeing like flying, everything builds on previous lessons.
Have fun, and enjoy trips down some of our inland waterways, it's a great rush to paddle down a river and camp on the side of the river. You see alot of majestic sights.

Cyn Arthur from Bethesda, United States Cyn
well could always come up that way for a canoe trip
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Viswpai 7th Jan 2012

Be sure that u r a good swimmer and life belt with u.

Viswpai Narayan from Cochin, India Viswpai
Select a good river which do not have,big currents or depth or zigzag curve for beginners.Make sure your boat or Kayak is water proof.If u want to turn right u should give more pressure left and if u want to turn to left push with pedal or paddle give more pressure to right.
15th Jan 2012 · Like
Edwin 12th Nov 2011

There is nothing much better than the solitude of an early mornin' paddle unless that's with ' a sweetie' that's really satisfied. Eddie , Montreal, Quebec

Mary The Skiing Paddler from Toronto, Canada Mary
Early morning or a midnight paddle is the absolute best!!
31st Dec 2011 · Like
Willem-Jan  (with reference to Canoeing, Cruise Travel, Kayaking, IT, Fun, Zoos, Beach outings) 12th Jan 2012

First off. Canoeing is an open boat design. Kayak is closed except for the opening you set in. I kayak, because I kayak in the Sound (Coastal waters). I need a closed boat because of the wave. Kayaking here is fun due to the prestine nature, serenity and the beatifull wildlife. How fun is it to see the shore, a seal that checks you out or visit one of the islands in the Sound.

Gokul 2nd Jan 2012

best equipment for canoeing

Gary  (with reference to Canoeing, IT, Beach outings, Fun, Camping, Rafting) 31st Dec 2011

I agree that canoeing is great upper torso exercise. However, IF the last time you were canoeing was 20-30+ years ago, and you are now 50-100 Lbs or more over-weight; it is not very advisable to go out alone! If you capsize and loose the canoe mid-stream, you gotta be in good enough shape to swim back to shore!
On the bright side of canoeing, I have found more peace and solitude, slipping along in a canoe quietly, then letting it drift mid-lake or stream in a quiet calm water and just enjoying scenery and nature!
I really like Joe's suggestion, so that no matter how far in you paddle and glide, you always have a nice cold brew to sip on, 'round the campfire at night! :)

Joe 31st Dec 2011

Have a cooler that locks full of beer and anchor it in the canoe so if you tip over you still have cold beer

Steve 31st Dec 2011

Once you have a good J-stroke, you can go anywhere! Nothing like paddling across a mountain lake in the early morning!

Asif Ali 22nd Dec 2011

Canoeing is a great exercise

Carol  (with reference to Canoeing) 21st Dec 2011

Canoeing is a great exercise for the upper body.