Canoeing

Provided there is enough wind, kayak sailing is a great way to give your arms a break from paddling. Effective ways to harness the wind while on a kayak include using a tarp sail, a wind-surfing...

A cedar canoe is one of the prettiest boats on the water. Its warm-colored cedar strips---shiny under layers of varnish---contrast perfectly with deep blue water. The combination of fiberglass and...

Canoes are sleek, stable boats that are at home in lakes, rivers and streams. Most canoes are built from plastics or carbon fiber today, but some companies still build wooden canoes. Wooden canoes...

Cedar strip epoxy (CSE) canoes look like regular cedar strip canoes, but don't have ribs. Instead, cedar strips are nailed in place over a form and edge glued. Once the glue sets, the nails are...

Anyone who has knocked around in old aluminum canoes knows what a pain it is when they start to leak. Rivets loosen with age and abuse. A trip to the welder for a heli-arc welding job is...

Building your own canoe paddle has always conferred bragging rights on seasoned canoers. With the advent of the new bent-shaft paddles, some of us have shied away from attempting one. It turns...

Building your own canoe can be fun and challenging. There are many different ways to build your own canoe. I will be going over the basic steps to build a plywood (isn't what it sounds, keep...

Have you ever been on a hike along a lake and thought it would be fun to build a raft? This article will tell you how to build a raft from the wood available next to the lake, with no need for...

White water canoeing is a type of outdoor activity that requires training, practice and a lot of hard work. To obtain the skills you need to be successful at white water canoeing, you will need...

There are different approaches and methods that you can use when you are looking to improve your canoeing technique. They largely depend on what it is that you want to change and what it is that...

Building your own canoe is a very rewarding experience that few undertake. Before you run to the store to buy paddles for your creation consider making your own. Having paddles that match your...

Canoeing is an excellent activity for the summer, an adventure, and can be an experience to remember, for the entire family. Following the rules of nature and using a bit of common sense can keep...

The journey of 1,000 miles starts with one step, well the journey of a thousand rivers starts with getting in and out of a canoe safely. Nothing is worse than trying to row a canoe sopping wet...

Learning to paddle a canoe efficiently in flatwater will help conserve your energy and increase your enjoyment of this sport. You can apply these simple guidelines for efficient paddling to any...

Learning how to properly paddle a canoe or kayak can really improve your enjoyment of the experience. Canoeing and kayaking are great sources of fun and relaxation as well as exercise. Proper...

Outrigger canoes come in four, six and 12-person varieties with the roles of the rowers being no different for each size. The sport requires precision, training and teamwork. Upper body strength...

There are two times when you may need to effect repairs on your canoe. One is when you return home from a canoeing trip and you see dings and holes that you can mend at your leisure. The other...

Working with fiberglass canoes requires having special polymers and adhesives on hand. It also requires working in a well-ventilated space. Fiberglass boats can last a long time, much longer than...

If you are looking for a place to enjoy your next canoe trip, look no further than the Adirondack mountains of northern New York State. The Adirondacks boast 3,000 ponds and lakes and 1,500 miles...

Taking a novice on a canoe trip is not something for the faint hearted. Teaching someone river safety and proper employment of a paddle in riffles and runs can demand both canoeing expertise and...

Dangerous rapids and whitewater aren't the only obstacles for a canoe. Many canoes get damaged on their way to the water, usually by falling off a car top. Small holes and leaky seams can easily...