CANOES
The Canoe Explorer shows you the differences between the individual material groups and manufacturing processes and the various boat shapes. In addition, you will find further information on boat selection in the Canoe Finder. Use the compact info and the accompanying text that you find with each model to get more information about your dream boat. If there are several models to choose from, don't be afraid to go for a test drive. Your personal impression is worth more than all the comments in test reports, forums, etc.
Choose a model that suits your purposes now. You can also sail large family canoes in pairs without any problems.
If you are travelling alone and in pairs, we recommend the smaller two-person canoes, e.g. Yoho 2, Canoki, which you can also paddle alone without any problems. In this case, it is advisable to paddle the symmetrical canoe from the front bench facing the stern. The boat is better trimmed this way, the bow does not rise out of the water and does not offer the wind any sail area. You sit closer to the pivot point, which makes manoeuvring easier. For combined use as a single and double, the tarpaulins with the large forward hatch are ideal.
Why go solo? If your partner or the family has no time for canoeing, the water level in the small river is ideal and the family canoe is too big and too unwieldy to handle alone, then the solo canoes come into play. A good basic stroke and a functioning steering stroke (examples in the driving technique section on this website) will take you and your boat anywhere.
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