Getting Started

Types of Canoeing

Equipment
		In addition to the canoe or kayak canoeists will require a paddle, personal floatation device ("PFD") and appropriate clothing. More information can be found here.
Safety
		The general rule is "you got yourself into this: you get yourself out of it." Safety is risk management and knowing your limitations and working within them. The Australian Canoeing Safety Guidelines will give you an outline on what you should do (or not do).
Techniques
	Canoe Kayak Paddling on rivers & creeks Paddling at sea Hazards & Weirs Other
Minimal enviromental impact code
		Canoeists, like others who use the outdoors for recreation, have a responsibility to minimise their impact on the natural environment and on public and private property. Canoeists should always comply with the Canoeists Environmental Code .
Paddling Glossary
		Canoeing and kayaking have their own language, much of it from boating in gene general, some of it quite specific...

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