As an outdoor enthusiast,
you've probably tried canoeing on a lake or in a river
or even in whitewater. It's quite an adventure and if
you tried it once, most likely you'll want to go
canoeing again.
Imagine canoeing on a lake
and viewing the beautiful great outdoors scenery that you are unable to see
from your campsite.
There are lots of places in RV parks or nature reserves
which are accessible only by canoe. You don't want to
miss the adventure do you?
If you decide to go on a canoeing trip or if you
consider adding canoeing as part of your regular camping
trip, there are a number of places across the country
that offer great park amenities. Just look online and
chances are there's one near your home.
The equipment
isn't that expensive. Depending on the
quality of the canoe, more often than not it
involves a one time investment. Better still
- there's no need to buy regular upgrades on
canoe equipment and canoe accessories. All you need in
canoeing is a decent canoe, a good set of
paddles and reliable life jackets.
Having second thoughts? Consider this -
If you're an avid camper and have a favorite
river or lake side
camp site that you often
visit, canoeing will help you enjoy your
camping adventure and the great outdoors to
the fullest.
Prepare for a canoeing trip by dressing
suitably and be prepared to get wet.
Remember that cold weather and/or cold water
can result in hypothermia. Take necessary
and suitable clothing with you and wear
shoes, even old gym shoes will do.
Sandals might cause you to slip at critical
moments. Be sure to rest before the day of
your canoeing adventure. Paddling a canoe is
hard work. Be well rested so you can be up
for the task. Be sure that you don't have
any physical restriction that would make it
difficult or dangerous to your health. If
you have any doubts - check with your
physician before planning to go canoeing.
Just keep in mind the right precautions and
employ the same packing techniques that you
use during camping trips and you'll do fine.
It's more likely that you'll make canoeing a
part or an extension of your camping trip,
so you need to pack extras for the
water adventure.
Just remember to be safe and you'll have fun
canoeing.
Canoe Safety awareness
is the key to being
able to make every adventure worth
enjoying and
repeating. Here are some tips that
might help you
become more aware of your safety when
on a
canoe trip.
Avoid going solo. It's usually
recommended that you canoe in pairs. It's
best if you go canoeing accompanied with one
other canoe. This will help increase your
safety, knowing that you have some company
ready to help you out in case of problems.
Not only that, it is always better to have
someone to share the experience as well as
someone to talk with during the trip.
Learn the
basic skills involved in the sport
before you take on an actual canoeing trip.
There are different canoeing classes being
offered across the country at various skill
levels. Learn about the basic safety skills
such as how to handle a canoe properly,
selecting the right canoe gear, and how to
avoid risky and dangerous situations as well
as how to prevent them
Be aware of
hidden dangers along the trail that you
take. Be able to recognize common water
dangers before you go on a trip. Just
because you plan on canoeing on calmer
waters doesn't necessarily mean that you are
safe. Even calm waters may conceal rocky
crevices that may pose as a danger to
canoeists. Use your good judgment and
knowledge as well as common sense in order
to ensure that you always have a safe canoe
trip.
Each stream
or river presents different challenges
and dangers. Even if you're a well-seasoned
veteran, be sure you become familiar with
the body of water before you push off on a
canoe journey.
Canoeing
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