A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners Are you ready to embark on an adventure that will take you to serene lakes, meandering rivers, and exciting rapids? Canoeing offers a unique blend of tranquility and thrill, making it a favorite outdoor activity for many. Whether you’re a novice eager to dip your paddle into the water for the first time or an experienced paddler looking to refine your skills, this beginner’s guide to canoeing will equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to navigate the waters with confidence. The Importance of Proper Skills and Training As a seasoned canoe i ..read more

Embracing the Chill, Winter Canoeing Adventures Winter canoeing holds a unique charm often overlooked by many who assume canoes should be put away until spring. Contrary to this belief, some of the most rewarding paddling adventures unfold during the winter. Especially here in Belgium when the rain water fed rivers boast sufficient water levels. We, avid winter paddlers, appreciate the absence of hot weather and high humidity, opting for the period between October and April when algae and bacteria decrease, bugs dwindle, and water levels rise. However, embracing winter on the water demands pr ..read more

Canoeing with children If you enjoy the outdoors you probably had your first experiences with adventurous activities as a child. The love for outdoor sports is a great gift to pass on to your own children. Many parents go into the woods and mountains with their offspring, but canoeing with children is also great fun for families with young children. At first glance, it seems tricky because there are a lot of factors that can make things go wrong. But if you do it well, canoeing with children is safe and it provides endless fun. Canoe adventures experienced and shared with family members at ..read more

Learning to canoe pays off There is no such thing as a tippy canoe …. only tippy paddlers. Nobody ever says that a bike is unstable while a canoe is 20 times wider and it would be? OK, a bicycle enjoys the gyroscopic effect of the wheels, but that is a detail. Canoeing is just like cycling: you first have to learn it before you can enjoy it. Sometimes you will fall and get wet, but that is part of the process. Learning to canoe is an exciting journey. It is very satisfying and guarantees a life full of big and small adventures. You discover the world from the water and have access to places ..read more

Buying a canoe, what is the best choice? Earlier we wrote a post about the design of the canoe and what to look for when choosing a canoe. However, there is more to it when buying a canoe. In this post we want to give you an overview of the materials canoes are made of and how they influence the performance. But first some general thoughts about canoeing and the purchase of your first boat. Your first canoe For most people, buying a first canoe is like buying their first car. Above all it has to be stable and watertight. Size, shape, material, residual value and especially the intrinsic pad ..read more