Canoeing

How to Dress for Canoeing

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When you head out for a canoe trip, remember that wearing the proper clothing is critical if you want to be safe, somewhat dry and comfortable. The following steps provide guidance for planning and selecting appropriate attire for your canoeing ... more »

How to Dress for Canoeing

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Most canoeists head out to the water to enjoy themselves, so dressing properly for the sport is of vital importance. If you are wet and freezing or exposed to sun and windburn, you aren't going to enjoy your day out with your boat. However, it's ... more »

How to Experience Canoe Camping

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Deep in the woods, as the trees rustle in the late afternoon breeze and the smells of pine and cedar mingle in the air, it's the perfect place to dip your paddle into the clear waters gently lapping against your canoe. Getting to your campsite ... more »

How to Ferry a Canoe

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To "ferry" means to cross a river. By properly angling your canoe, you can safely and quickly negotiate your way across the current of a river... more »

How to Find Cheap "Camping" Food (For campers who buy pre-packed foods)

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Sometimes campers can get carried away with buying expensive pre-packed meals at the camping stores. If you want to camp out on a budget, then use your own pre-packed method. Do the work yourself by planning. You can eat just as well as anyone ... more »

How to Go Canoe Camping

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There is nothing better than waking up to the sound a running river just outside your tent and looking forward to another long day of paddling. Canoe camping is a great way to get a true wilderness experience and is easy enough that you can bring ... more »

How to Go Paddling

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When the stresses of daily life start to get you down, perhaps it's time to hit the water in a canoe or kayak. Before start rowing, you must decide which type of paddling is right for you... more »

How to Hike Devils Fork State Park

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Located in the northwest corner of the state, the park is one of the reasons the Upstate region is becoming known as a good place to hike. One of the best things about this park is that it is relatively new to young hikers, just beginning to grow ... more »

How to Invite Raccoons in your Camp Site

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If you want to invite your friend Raccoon when you are on a camping trip then it is just very easy to do it. You can set up your tent and then when it is ready to eat put some leftover behind your back... more »

How to Maintain a Canoe

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Canoes have been used since the dawn of mankind and are thought to be one of the first methods of travel for early man. They were used to ferry goods and people from one trading post to another and helped begin sea voyages across the globe. ... more »

How to Maintain Stability in a Canoe

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Canoes are meant to keep you on the water, not in it. Still, a many canoers have tipped over during excursions. Follow these instructions to avoid this mishap... more »

How to Negotiate Bends in White-Water Canoeing

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When fast-running currents come to a bend in the river, the rate of the current changes in places. Knowing how to position and paddle your canoe around bends can help you avoid potentially dangerous situations... more »

How to Pack a Canoe for Weekend Trip

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Few things are as relaxing and fun as weekend canoe trip. If you are not properly prepared, however, your escape to the great outdoors can turn into a nasty nightmare. Proper packing of your canoe will guarantee that your weekend trip is a great ... more »

How to Paddle a Canoe

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Paddling a canoe can be done by an individual or group. The basic technique in either situation is the same. Nevertheless, when there is more than one paddler, it's important to know that each person in the canoe will have different tasks... more »

How to Paddle a Canoe From the Forward Seat

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You've decided to go canoeing. If you are a novice, the best position for you to sit is in the front. Leave the more experienced person to the sit in the back where the steering is done... more »

How to Paddle a Canoe or Kayak

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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 handling of a canoe or kayak will allow you to cover ... more »

How to Paddle an Outrigger Canoe

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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 and endurance are necessary as well... more »

How to Paddle Efficiently in Canoeing

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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 stroke or combination of strokes while you canoe... more »

How to Pick a Canoe Size

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Picking a canoe that is the right size is important for your safety. It also allows for the proper functioning of your canoe. Follow the guidelines below to choose a canoe that isn't too small or large... more »

How to Portage a Canoe

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To portage a canoe is to carry it between lakes, rivers or around an impassable spot. There is a right way to portage a canoe that will allow any number of canoers, even one paddling solo, to make the portage as easy as possible... more »

How to Portage a Canoe

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You're out paddling a canoe, having a wonderful time, when suddenly you run out of water. Maybe there's some big rocks, maybe the stream gets too shallow or maybe there's a waterfall. For whatever reason you might have to carry your canoe. This ... more »

How to Portage a Canoe

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In particularly dry seasons, parts of the river may be dried up. At other times, there may be a major obstruction in the river. Both of these situations require you to portage the canoe over land. You may also have to portage a canoe over land if ... more »

How to Re-enter a Capsized Canoe

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You've decided to go canoeing. Great! One of the concerns people have when they first decide to go canoeing is "what happens if we tip over?" Here's an outline of what to do. Hopefully, if capsizing should happen to you, having this knowledge ... more »

How to Refinish a Fiberglass Canoe

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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 wood and canvas canoes. If you own one, it's ... more »

How to Repair a Canoe

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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 time you may need to repair a canoe is when you are ... more »

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