Learn How to Canoe

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Canoeing is a wonderful way to see nature, but requires a few extra precautions.
Canoeing is a wonderful way to see nature, but requires a few extra precautions.
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Because the pivot point of the craft is its center, the stern paddler will have a greater effect on the line of travel.
Because the pivot point of the craft is its center, the stern paddler will have a greater effect on the line of travel.
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A car-top canoe carrier can be as simple as two rolled blankets and a couple of ropes.
A car-top canoe carrier can be as simple as two rolled blankets and a couple of ropes.
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A 1- to 3-HP motor can be clamped to the side of the canoe.
A 1- to 3-HP motor can be clamped to the side of the canoe.
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Paddling requires teamwork.
Paddling requires teamwork.
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Lash all your gear to the thwarts so that nothing will be lost if the boat should capsize.
Lash all your gear to the thwarts so that nothing will be lost if the boat should capsize.
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Familiarize yourself with common canoeing terms.
Familiarize yourself with common canoeing terms.
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This illustration shows how to steer the boat — but the best way is to practice!
This illustration shows how to steer the boat — but the best way is to practice!
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Various types of canoes are suited for different bodies of water.
Various types of canoes are suited for different bodies of water.

Canoeists, like the Water Rat, know the joys of paddling on
a lake or river, flowing along in harmony with the earth’s
natural forces and often enjoying glimpses of her untouched
beauty that the shore-bound never have a chance to view.
Furthermore, waterways that are deep enough to accommodate

  • Published on May 1, 1982
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