Canoeing
Explore Tips, Information & Guides About Canoeing
If you’re interested in learning more about canoeing, these blog articles are a great place to start. On this page you can browse the most recent articles I’ve published about paddling a canoe, and if you’d like to find something else you can explore my blog.
On this site I share tips, information, and guides about different types of paddling and paddle sports, including canoes. My name is Joe, and I’m the owner and manager of this website. I have enjoyed countless canoe camping trips over the years and grew up fishing from a canoe at my family camp in Maine.
I enjoy white water canoeing in addition to family outings with my wife, kids, and yellow lab.
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15 Canoe Storage Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Use
After a fun day of canoeing, your smile may dim when you get home and realize it’s time to store
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What’s the Best Wood for Canoe Paddles?
For many outdoor enthusiasts, canoeing on a sunny afternoon is the perfect adventure. Finding the best wood for your canoe
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The Coleman Scanoe (everything you need to know)
The Coleman Scanoe is a hybrid cross of a canoe and skiff boat, the first of its kind. The first
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What to Take On a Day Canoe Trip
Canoe trips are a wonderful way to experience the great outdoors. Even just a day or weekend trip can restore
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Why a Drop-In Canoe Seat is an Amazing Upgrade
Not enough room for your buddies in the canoe? A drop-in canoe seat is an easy and convenient way to
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How a White Water Canoe Differs from a Standard Canoe
Thinking about canoeing on adrenaline-inducing white water rapids? Stay safe and use a white water canoe. While it’s not essential
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Choosing the Best Canoe for Family Use
Since you’re here, I’m going to assume you’re the kind of parent who looks for ways to get their kids
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How to Paddle a Canoe (strokes to master & my top tips)
Canoeing is a fantastic way to get out on the water and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s great exercise, and
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Canoeing Basics – A Primer on Canoeing for the First Timer
Canoeing is an increasingly popular water activity all over the world. For some, it’s a form of exercise, a competitive
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How Many Calories Can You Burn Canoeing?
A few hours spent canoeing on the river or lake can be transformative for your well-being. Not only does paddling
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Canoeing with a Baby (safety tips & things to know)
Canoeing is an exciting outdoor activity that you can enjoy solo, in tandem, or with a group. It is a
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What is the Average Canoe Speed?
There are many reasons I love canoeing, but the canoe’s speed definitely isn’t one of them. As a relaxing activity
![How to Make a Canoe More Stable](https://peacefulpaddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/how-to-make-a-canoe-more-stable-300x158.jpg)
How to Make a Canoe More Stable
If you’re new to canoeing or maybe taking family or friends out on the water for the first time, you’ve
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Canoe Portage Techniques, Tips and Tricks
So, you’re new to canoeing and you’ve heard people in the know throw around the word “portage.” If you’re like
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Is Canoeing Hard, or Can Anyone Learn?
A low-impact physical activity that provides a relaxing day on the water in the great outdoors, canoeing has been a
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Canoe Upgrades to Consider for Next-Level Paddling
If you are on the market for a new canoe, there’s a good chance you want something that’s truly your
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What Are the Parts of a Canoe?
You are probably curious to know about the different parts of a canoe if you’re new to canoeing and want
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Canoe vs Rowboat Differences (which is best for you?)
If you’re not already a boating enthusiast, you may be a bit confused about a canoe vs rowboat. After all,
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How to Transport a Canoe Safely
Taking your canoe out on the water is an incredibly fun. Getting your canoe to the water? Not so much.
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What to Do if You Swamp a Canoe?
If you’re interested in going for a canoeing trip, make sure you you’re a competent swimmer and have taken a
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Canoe vs Kayak Differences (and which is better for you?)
When trying to figure out which would be better suited to you – a canoe vs kayak – the worst
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Canoe Weight Limit: Is There Such a Thing?
If you’re dreaming of going on a canoe adventure with family or friends, you might be wondering what the canoe
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How to Size a Canoe Paddle?
If you’re new to canoeing, you are possibly wondering how to go about deciding on the best size for your
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Canoeing Solo: A Guide
Maybe you’ve been thinking about canoeing solo for a long time, but you just haven’t pursued it. To many, canoeing