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A Quick Guide to Canoes
Canoes have been around for thousands of years, and have long been the main means of transportation and fishing for many indigenous cultures throughout the world. A traditional canoe is made from wood with a pointed bow and stern with an open top. They are human-powered by the use of paddles, usually by two people. Today, canoes are still popular with outdoorsy people as well as certain cultures who still use the simple boats for catching fish. There are many different models and designs to choose from, each with its own specific uses. Here is a quick overview of the different types of popular canoes that you may want to purchase for your next outdoor adventure.
Touring and Tripping
Touring canoes are straight tracking boats that are ideal for lakes and flat water canoeing. Tripping canoes are slightly bigger with more storage capacity. They are better suited to whitewater rivers, but can be a bit difficult to control in windy conditions when the boat is not weighed down. Touring canoes are light and made to have a lot of storage space. Tripping canoes are heavier and built from tougher materials. They also come in a more traditional design overall.
Prospector Canoe
This is a popular canoe for day and overnight trips in the wilderness. It has a symmetrical hull and plenty of rocker. This gives the boat good balance and the ability to carry lots of gear even in whitewater conditions. These canoes come in a variety of different materials and can be constructed from plywood, fibreglass, Kevlar, carbon fibre, HDPE and Royalex.
River Canoe
The river canoe, also known as a whitewater canoe, is made from tough, heavy-duty materials meant to stand up to the rigours of whitewater. It has increased rocker for better maneuverability and no keel. The boat comes with extra internal lashing points in order to secure harnesses, flotation bags and a spraydeck. Some river canoes look similar to kayaks and are even decked. However, the paddler still paddles in a kneeling position and with a single bladed paddle.
Racing Canoe
There are a few different canoe racing disciplines, each of which uses a differently designed boat. Sprint canoeing is the oldest discipline of ICF canoeing and involves racing over flat water distances of 200m, 500m or 1000m. Athletes can race in C-1 (single paddler), C-2 (two paddler) or C-4 (four paddler) competitions. Another discipline is the slalom, where racers are expected to navigate through gates on a whitewater course. A third popular form of racing is the marathon race, which takes place on flat water and can range from a few miles to a couple hundred miles.
Gear
Once you've decided what type of canoeing appeals to you, you'll need to buy the right canoe as well as all the necessary equipment to go along with it. You will need good, strong paddles, a PFD (personal flotation device) and for whitewater, you'll need both a helmet and float bags. Other equipment you may want to buy includes a wetsuit, sandals or booties, rope bag, knife and a dry bag.
