Articles related to "Canoe Safety"

Learning to handle a canoe is a lot like learning to swim. Once a child masters the skills needed, their confidence will carry them through many tricky situations.

To reconnect with a canoe, or try canoe camping, there's no better time than the present and no better place than the Kawarthas.

Low-head dams are a particularly dangerous river feature that padders need to avoid. Hydraulic currents caused by these structures are perilous to boaters and swimmers.

Learning to read the water is a valuable skill for boaters running fast moving rivers and waterways. Here are some commonly seen water hazards that boaters should learn.