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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
If you’re new to canoeing or maybe taking family or friends out on the water for the first time, you’ve

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

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

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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