| You can't go canoeing without knowing the basics of | | | | The blade is the mot essential part of the paddle as it |
| canoeing and the parts of a canoe paddle. Is this | | | | determines the speed capacity of your paddle and |
| important information, you ask? Of course, because | | | | how it controls the boat. |
| knowing these basics will give you a brief guide and will | | | | Kinds |
| teach you a little about how canoeing works. | | | | Now that you know the different parts of a canoe |
| What is a canoe? | | | | paddle, here are the different kinds of paddles |
| A canoe is actually a small boat that is driven by | | | | available according to water type: |
| people using a canoe paddle. Canoes are distinct | | | | Recreational - This type of paddle is used for general |
| boats because they have a pointed bow and stern | | | | purposes. They are made from aluminum, plastic, or |
| and the top is open. Usually there are two paddlers | | | | wood. |
| and the speed of the canoe is determined on the type | | | | Lake water - Lake water paddles are mainly used for |
| of paddle being used. Unlike rowers who face against | | | | lake paddling and provide smooth, broad strokes. They |
| the water, paddlers face the boat and face the | | | | have long blades great for deep waters. They are |
| direction of the current. | | | | made from hard wood. |
| The canoe paddle | | | | Whitewater - This type of paddle has short blades |
| The different parts of a canoe paddle are the | | | | and with straight tips. They also have t-shaped grips |
| following: | | | | for a stronger hold and to avoid slipping. They have |
| Grip | | | | shorter blades and Whitewater paddles are made |
| Shaft | | | | from tough materials like wood, carbon, or fiber glass. |
| Throat | | | | This is designed as protection for rocks and strong |
| Blade | | | | current. |
| Tip | | | | |