How To Plan A Canoe Trip

How many times have we promised ourselves that one of these days we will go on that canoe trip that we have always dreamed of taking so many times before? How many times have we planned a family trip that never really came true because we couldm't find the time to do it? And how many times have we gone on a trip and not brought all the things that we actually need?

Well if the answer to most of the questions is yes then you really have problem with the planning department of your trips. Here are some of the most helpful tips that we could put together so you can plan better for the next trip.

These are just some of the tips and the basic steps for planning a well deserved canoe trip. While it may not be suggested or asked nor is it possible to do everything that we tell you, each suggestion will have some use when assuring that you and your family have a safe and delightful trip. These suggestions are applicable to mostly large or small groups.

The first thing that you will have to do is to locate a good stream to canoe. This means that you will have to do a little researching to make sure that you find that stream you are looking for. So you can come up with a decision, it is also imperative that you have some research at hand; this will allow you to choose from the different locations that are appealing to you.
Guidebooks from bookstores, comments coming from canoe clubs that have impressive and extensive knowledge of good spots, graphical guide maps, newspaper clippings and other sources will also help. If someone you know has taken a crack at paddling the stream be sure ask them about how it was, first hand experience is always the best reference.

Also include in your decision you own skills at paddling. Make sure that you take into consideration the skill level of the people who will be maneuvering the boat.

The next decision to be made is how far you are willing to go on the trip and in the stream. This is greatly dependent on how much time is available for you to use. If it is just a one-day affair, the farthest to go is 6 to 10 miles. This is also the best for the beginning paddler.

One thing to remember is the water level and the strength of the current. You should know that ten miles in the spring, is easier because at this time the water is moving. Meanwhile, six miles late in the summer is more difficult because this is the time when the water is low, sometimes too low to paddle decently.

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