Articles related to "Canoes"

A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts and terms used with canoes. A good starting point for learning more about the craft.

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.

The Vaka Eiva festival of canoeing is a blend of exciting canoe races, cultural exchange and a traditional celebration of the canoeing heritage of the South Pacific.

If you love the outdoors and everything that canoe trips bring, then the time of year is insignificant. But, if you had to pick the best time to go, then the fall is it!

A brief introduction to kayaks and their history

Adding painter lines, end loops, and extra flotation will make your canoe easier to retrieve in the event of a capsize or spill.

Family canoeing is an activity that is fun, healthy and encourages family team work. Some preparation will help make the kids' adventure memorable for everyone.

What you leave at home is as important as what you take when canoe tripping.

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

Learn to make the four perfect canoe strokes: Forward, Back, Draw or Pry. Mastering these strokes is required before advancing to use of combination strokes.

Camping is a hobby of many families. An interesting and fun alternative to camping is canoeing.

Dugouts can range from simple one man canoes to long, slender, and fast outrigger war canoes, and large dual hull dugouts that can carry sail.

Learning about proper terminology, sizing and styles of paddles available will make paddle selection decisions for canoeists easier.

The most northerly of the lakes in the Lake District National Park, Bassenthwaite offers the canoeist the possibility of a sighting of the Lake District's ospreys.

Good planning can make your next river trip more enjoyable and safer for everyone connected to it.

Canoe Beach Bar is the ideal place to spend the day or evening - with a quiet beach, cozy couches, rum punch specials, free wireless internet, and an affordable menu.

Take a Canoe Escape on the Hillsborough River which runs into Tampa Bay to see up-close views of alligators, spoonbills, woodpeckers, hawks and other Florida wildlife.

A paddle trip down Boiling Creek lets outdoor enthusiasts experience nature the way it was intended-unspoiled.

Ease a canoe into the tannic waters of Black Creek North of the Choctawhatchee Bay in springtime. Dip a paddle into the cool water darkened by decaying vegetation.

Canoeing down the river is a great and unusual way to sightsee in the Dordogne valley and one that might appeal to all the family.

The Blackwater River, located in the northwest panhandle of Florida, is a pristine, shifting sand bottom river, perfect for a long leisurely float trip.

Econfina Creek, located in the northwest panhandle of Florida between Panama City and Marianna, offers breathtaking scenery and pristine springs.

Tucked away on the Eglin AFB Reservation is an unassuming creek that local paddlers have enjoyed for years. Plan a paddling trip on the Titi and become a fan as well.

Spend the day paddling along beautiful Turkey Creek and experience nature at its finest. From cool swimming holes to first rate wildlife viewing, Turkey Creek has it all.

Derwentwater, near Keswick in the Lake District National Park, offers canoeing and kayaking at the jaws of the Borrowdale Valley and in the shadows of Skiddaw mountain.

England's longest lake and the most visited lake is in the Lake District. Windermere is the most popular lake for boating in the Lake District National Park.

The NFCT is a 740 mile canoe and kayak paddling trail connecting lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and portage trails between Old Forge, New York and Fort Kent, Maine.

Wastwater, by public vote is "Britains best view." Canoeing here alongside Wasdale Screes, with views to the Scafells has a special character unique to the Lake District.

Ennerdale Water, the most westerly lake in the Lake District, requires a free permit to canoe and kayak on, but in return provides an experience of scenic solitude.

A few gift ideas for the kayak or canoe paddler in your life. These are kayak and canoe gifts suitable for many occasions.

At Kejimkujik National Park families can enjoy endless fun. A Keji day trip can include a hike, bike, swim, canoe, kayak, or birdwatching adventure.

A weekend getaway or a week's vacation Mohican State Park is a great way to experience nature in North Central Ohio

Mohican State Park surrounds the Clear Fork Gorge, a breathtaking Canadian ecosystem left in Ohio after the last ice age. The park is Ohio's prime spot for outdoor fun.

Kayaking is a fun and versatile hobby that everyone can enjoy. Pick up a paddle and get started with this great water-oriented hobby.

Michelle Wie is doing more for golf and sports than even Tiger Woods has done. Attempting to qualify for the men's US Open, Wie is truly captivating.

It probably all started with simple log rollers.

For as long as moms can remember, kids have been using toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls as toys and craft materials. Here are a few project ideas for you.

Coniston Water, in the past the site of Donald Campbell's fatal crash in "Bluebird," and the inspiration for Swallows and Amazons, now welcomes canoeists and kayakers.

On July 8, 1917, Canadian artist Tom Thomson paddled away for an afternoon of fishing on Canoe Lake. A few hours later, his empty canoe showed up near the dock.

Although it may sound a contradiction in terms, killing a god for the benefit of a community was not uncommon in the Pacific Islands during the 18th century.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum kicks off the celebration of Samuel de Champlain's explorations in 1609 with construction of a traditional birch bark canoe.

Thirlemere is a reservoir in the Lake District which was formed over 100 years ago. Canoeing and kayaking are not permit controlled and access to the water is easy.

Canoeing or kayaking on Buttermere requires the purchase of a permit and there is little easy access to the water, however the majestic setting is difficult to surpass.

Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but for teens who don't do well in competitive sports, finding an activity they enjoy can be challenging.

Ullswater in the Lake District National Park has a intricate shoreline of beautiful bays providing the canoeist with limitless opportunities for exploration.

These events are from March - May. Plan your trip to coincide with these events, festivals and events.

The Coast Guard has developed a statistical modeling program that explores the effects of various accident factors and their overall contribution to an accident.

Maine's forest and mountain wilderness is close to most of New England and yet is often overlooked by those looking for a bargain outdoor getaway.

Becoming something of a scarcity many of these boats have gone out of service, but they are an important part of history.

Louisiana provides paddlers with a unique experience in their bayous and rivers.