Fishing in raglan harbour on my 13ft fibreglass canoe.

I know there paddles for lake and others for rivers, but what about swamps? I'm planning on a tour of the Okefenokee. What paddle would be best? I would also appreciate any other equipment recommendations. Currently use a Bending Branch Beaver Tail and my canoe is a Esquif Prospectur 15.

I have this old canoe stored away for a few years when I used to do river camping. Was wondering is anyone know what its worth today? Its a nova craft moisie royalex with airbags in the back and front.

Hello was wondering I am new to canoeing and just bought a 14 ft old town canoe off Facebook marketplace and am currently trying to get registered as a motor boat in my state to use a trolling motor. My question is their any way to mount my trolling motor directly center on the back and not with a side mount. I figured someone would have designed something or is their a strong reason why no one seems to do this?

Hello was wondering I am new to canoeing and just bought a 14 ft old town canoe off Facebook marketplace and am currently trying to get registered as a motor boat in my state to use a trolling motor. My question is their any way to mount my trolling motor directly center on the back and not with a side mount. I figured someone would have designed something or is their a strong reason why no one seems to do this?

Hey reddit, I am an 18m, 6ft, 75kg Aus rep dragon boater with dreams of making the Olympics. I have never been in a proper c1 canoe, but I’m the fastest junior in Australia for dragon boat. Do I have any chance at making the Olympics for canoe sprint this late?

Wondering if anyone has loaded an Old Town Camper 16 up anywhere close to the listed max capacity of 900/1200 lbs (it was increased to 1200 after 2008).

Although it wouldn’t happen often, I’d like the option of putting my family of 4 adults in it for casual flatwater outings. I know it may be a bit cramped, but it wouldn’t be for anything long/overnight; just short trips to paddle around, fish and just chill on the water.

We still wouldn’t be too close to the listed max, as our combined weight would be just over 600 lb. With gear/drinks/snacks I can’t see us going over 750 lbs total. I know this is still a good bit under the listed capacity, but since most other comparable canoes I’ve seen list a capacity closer to 500-600, I’m more so just curious how this model has such a high capacity and want to make sure we’d be safe loading it up.

Bonus question - Do any other recreational canoes have similar capacity to the Camper, while also keeping the canoe weight under 60lbs? I also have the option of a Bell Morningstar, but I think it’s 15’ and can’t find the capacity rating anywhere.

I have been canoeing and kayaking all my life in fairly cheap stuff but my friend wants to do the Texas water safari ,260 miles in 100 hours. So now I’m considering buying a nicer canoe I’m looking at an 18’6” Jensen wenonah for 850 it’s in good shape is this a bad deal and how good of a canoe do I need to finish a race like that?

I recently bought a 14' Old Town canoe in offerup here in Texas, this is my first time owning a watercraft, and I read in the TPWD that you are required to register if it is 14ft or longer. To register you need the title of the watercraft and I did not get a title when I bought (i didnt think to ask for one for this old ass boat), I did contact the seller and he said he has never had a title, and he has used the canoe without ever registering it, he even refunded me half of what I payed him for the canoe for my troubles. I don't plan on using a motor to power the canoe (only paddles). I know of rules/regulations when operating a boat (like a lifejacket per person, lighting, audio device for emergency ect). My question is: since I cannot register without a title, can I make the canoe exempt of this registration requirement by literally cutting off 1' in length from one end and sealing it with aluminum/fiberglass?

My wife and I like to get out on lakes and rivers for light recreation with the kids. We have 2 SUPs which are fine, but it’s getting difficult to manage multiple kids on the boards. I have more experience paddling than she does and was thinking a canoe might be a great way to get the family out on the water, allow me to do a bulk of the work, and avoid the hassle of trying to supervise toddlers on SUPs.

I’m looking for recommendations for a family of four with 2 adults and two toddlers. One intermediate paddler and one beginner. We would mostly be taking it on lakes and slow moving rivers for day trips. However, I have done multi-day portage trips in the past and loved it, so bonus points if there’s something that can handle that too.

Update: Slow moving or flat water. Budget <$2000. Preferably new or lightly used (no projects)

What video gear do you use while paddling?

I'm debating the pros/cons of GoPro vs 360°, and body mount or bow mount.

Any and all recommendations appreciated.

Hi there!

I am an amateur in this category so looking for some suggestions. Recently I drove from the Midwest to Denali, Alaska in a wrangler and had a blast for two months. But am looking to get away from road systems into a little more wild camping. Canoeing has fit this bill perfectly! Does anyone have recommendations for routes that are beautiful but forgiving to a first time multi day trip? Ideally, in Northern America/Southern Canada.

Thanks!!!

My son and I have decided, after 10 years of joint recreational canoeing, to enter into canoe down river/endurance racing (300 km +) next year. In the winter time we are using two Whipr units for increasing performance/endurance. So far we have tried to transfer the kind of training we use in running to the canoe training, mostly training endurance by paddling at 50 Strokes per minute while staying in heart rate zones 1 and 2 for extended period of times (the equivalent of our long runs on weekends more or less) and are increasing the time by 15 minutes every week. Additionally, we are doing sprint trainings once a week, paddling with a maximum stroke rate with higher resistance (high aerobic/anaerobic) plus some "freestyle" training once or twice a week. Additionally we are building endurance by cycling/running/rowing

Couple of questions:

• is anyone here also doing any endurance canoe racing and would be willing to share experiences/training plans/tips with us?

• I am used to metrics like FTP (functional threshold power) from biking/rowing and I would like to find out if this is a "thing" in canoeing also? And would anyone know what a decent wattage might be for endurance canoeing?

Cheers

EDIT: I did find some information from Kevin Olson (the guy who invented the concept 2 paddle adapter) talking about FTP tests in canoeing and I will give his approach a shot. Still interested in hearing about other ppl's experiences and, possibly wattages and FTP values.

Does anyone have a free source blueprint to build a jig for a wood and canvas prospector 16? Looking for a winter project now that the snow is flying out here in Montana.

Every answer helps a lot! Thank you very much. Link for the survey: https://hecmontreal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06gxOqPt0a1dCES

(Intended for people living in Canada)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TReAOwChS0U&t=332s

I am shopping around for a new paddle and was wondering if anyone had strong opinions about either of these two paddles. I've read many good things about the Gunflint, but the Syv is about 3 ounces lighter than the Gunflint and seems to be built similarly. Although, I can't find any information on how big the blade is or their general build quality. I would primarily be using the paddle for wilderness paddling.

I am open to other suggestions that stick around the $200-275 range as well.