| Canoeing has turned out to be one of the biggest | | | | canoes that give added maneuverability and added |
| outdoor enthusiast surprises of the past few years. | | | | stability in the rough conditions. Your canoe should be |
| More and more people are catching on to this truly | | | | designed to allow for movement and safety. However, |
| exciting and exhilarating sport. Thanks to the | | | | these canoes typically tend to be cramped and low |
| improvement in technology and the development of | | | | riding. You should also consider whether you would be |
| new and improved equipment for the sport, canoeing | | | | better off with a kayak than a canoe. |
| has experienced a surge in popularity as of late. | | | | 2. Are you okay with a solo canoe? Solo canoes, as |
| You might be one of those canoe enthusiasts that are | | | | mentioned earlier, are typically cramped and lack |
| graduating from tandem canoeing to solo canoeing. | | | | space for its occupants. This makes it difficult to use |
| Beginners into this sport usually go along with many | | | | them for portage. Without the extra space most larger |
| other paddlers. If going solo is your cup of tea, then | | | | canoes have, it becomes harder to load equipment |
| you will need equipment to match your needs. Here's a | | | | and other stuff. |
| guide on finding equipment for solo canoe enthusiasts. | | | | However, if you plan to transport packages or things |
| Unfortunately for enthusiasts of the sport, no two | | | | across the waters, solo canoes still do very well. |
| canoes are like. There are hundreds of different | | | | Larger canoes have larger baggage space, and this |
| models of canoes each tailor-made to fit a specific | | | | makes loading them with equipment a joy instead of a |
| need and a specific purpose. The trick to finding the | | | | hindrance. |
| right one is to know what you need first foremost of | | | | Solo canoes also tend to be cramped for those riding. |
| all. | | | | If you have slight claustrophobia, this might not be the |
| 1. Know your needs-one of the most important steps | | | | right choice for you. If canoeing on your lonesome is |
| before purchasing a solo canoe is to know what you'll | | | | truly your kind of time, then solo canoes are the best |
| be using the canoe for. For example, if you are | | | | choice for you. |
| interested in using your canoe for trips along quiet | | | | 3. Solo equipment: You should always take alone with |
| waters, then a flat bottomed canoe would be best for | | | | you the right equipment whenever you go solo |
| you. Flat bottomed canoes are a lot more stable than | | | | canoeing. Remember that you do not have a partner |
| their round shaped brothers. | | | | to keep track of you or to assist you if anything goes |
| This flat shape allows these canoes more stability and | | | | wrong. This makes solo canoeing a dangerous affair if |
| better balance. It is the best kind of canoe for those | | | | you are inexperienced or if you are attacking rough |
| interested in simply being lazy in the waters. This | | | | waters. Always bring a flotation device, and some |
| canoe is not built for speed, or maneuverability. It is, | | | | communication equipment. This will make it easy for |
| however, built to make sure that you can sit back on | | | | you to call back for help if ever you run into trouble out |
| your canoe and enjoy your trip, no matter how slow it | | | | on the waters. |
| may be. | | | | You should always be aware of the inherent dangers |
| For those interested in faster canoes for speed racing, | | | | solo canoeing brings. If you are able to dissipate these |
| rounded hulls are a better choice. Rounded hulls make | | | | problems, and prepare ahead of time for them, then |
| for faster canoes that cut through the water better. | | | | solo canoeing will be a cinch for you. |
| This may not be as stable as flat bottomed canoes, | | | | For canoe enthusiasts that just like canoeing on their |
| but they are a lot faster, and are the choice for those | | | | own, solo canoeing can be very fulfilling. After sating |
| planning to make long trips short. | | | | yourself with a tandem canoeing, you may want to |
| If you are interested in whitewater canoeing, or if you | | | | prepare for solo canoeing as it can be a very |
| plan to tackle rougher waters, you should go for | | | | rewarding, and enriching experience. |