Tips For Better Canoe Experience

By Sharron Cantu


If you are looking for a recreational activity which is challenging and at the same time pleasurable and nature friendly, canoeing is perfect for you. This activity does not harm the environment nor it needs to burn fuels for you to be able to have fun with it. What you only need is a paddle, a boat and some technical knowledge about it. There are a lot of rivers that are great for this. Canoe Harpeth River is a good place to start.

Anyway, if you are ready to start your canoeing experience, you need to have the required equipments. First off, is a boat which is very obvious. The craft used in this activity is called a canoe which is usually wooden and with two seats on it. To choose a craft, you have to try it out yourself. It may feel a little bit different if you actually sit on it.

You also need to make sure that you have extra paddles with you. Pick a paddle that is durable enough to sustain pressure and you are comfortable with it. Paddles can break in an unexpected situation, and you have to make sure you have extras in handy. If possible, you can take basic paddling courses if you are doubtful with your paddling skills. There are a number of techniques in paddling. This skill is very crucial for you to be able to maintain the balance of your craft.

Rivers vary in form and structure. You might encounter different routes. Some of these routes can be dangerous for newbies. Knowing the river you will be canoeing in, is an important step to ensure you are safe. If possible, you can secure a detailed map of the river for you to be able to have an idea on what to expect when you hit the river.

In canoeing, there is a person that will be sitting in the rear side of the boat. Their purpose is to provide you important instructions on what to do next or what route is the best. It is important that you listen to them. Most of them are experts in the activity.

To guarantee that the craft will not overturn very often, you have to sit in a not so elevated part of it. Sitting on this spot will gain more equilibrium. If you you sit on the elevated part the more the boat will topple. Keeping the equilibrium of the craft is essential.

When engaging waves, you have to face your craft or perpendicular to it. You also have to sit squarely in the middle of the it at all times. What will happen is that, if you tip excessively to one side, there is a good chance the it will topple over.

If you can imagine, it is a very tiring activity. Taking a good rest before you engage in this activity, is a must, to make sure that your body is prepared. You can also seek advices from your trainer if what are some good practices you have to do before you start your extreme adventure.

Follow these simple tips, and your canoeing activity should be enjoyable. You just need to be prepared enough at all times to ensure that you are safe. It is better prepared for the worse than regret it in the end.




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