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  • Where can I learn more about the safe and proper use of canoes in a wilderness setting/canoe trip?

Where can I learn more about the safe and proper use of canoes in a wilderness setting/canoe trip?

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Matt Willms in
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For some recommendations of safe boating practices see our Canoe Safety 101 which will expand on some of the following tips:

  • Make sure to leave your travel plans with someone
  • Read the river ahead of you
  • Watch the weather – getting caught by a sudden wind and waves in open water is a common source of accidents – be aware of the weather at all times
  • Avoid open water – stick to the shore
  • Load your canoe with the weight distributed evenly side to side and front to back keeping it as low as possible in the canoe
  • Don’t overload a boat – find out its capacity.
  • Make sure that you have some clothing in a dry bag so that you can be guaranteed to have something dry and warm to wear in case you tip. Hypothermia is no joke.
  • Know what to do if you tip. Have baggage organized and secured with a rope so things will stay together etc.

 

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