Canoeing

Water recreation in a canoe has the benefits of added storage for people and gear. Tandem kayaks offer more versatility. Both can be transported with relative ease.

Canoes have come a long way since the birch bark canoes used by Native Americans. Canoes are still used for simple transportation, but they've also made a splash as an Olympic sport. Whether...

Learn how to rescue a capsized boat in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn how to swim in river rapids in this free online instructional video series on whitewater canoeing and kayaking.

Learn what obstacles to avoid when whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn how to rescue a canoeist in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn scout a river from shore for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn how to exit a canoe in this free online instructional video series on whitewater canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic rolling techniques for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic river features for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn types of river rapids for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn how river water levels affect whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic river reading strategies for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic paddle signals for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic safety gear for groups whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic river features for whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic whitewater canoeing safety tips and river reading strategies in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Learn basic safety tips for groups whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video series on canoeing and kayaking.

Waterways for white water canoeing vary from tame to turbulent and well-traveled to remote. Taking the time to research your river is the key to having a safe and enjoyable whitewater trip.

White Water Canoing is lots of fun, as long as you follow a few simple rules for staying safe. Remember: Safety First!

Rolling an open canoe may seem to be a much harder skill to master than rolling a kayak since the open canoe will be full of water, and unwieldy, but there are some things you can do that make it...