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| Two-person open canoe | _Two-person open canoe_ |
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| Inuit kayak made from sea mammal skins stretched over a driftwood frame. | _Inuit kayak made from sea mammal skins stretched over a driftwood frame._ |
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| Drifting. | _Drifting._ |
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| Sea kayaking off the coast of Australia. | _Sea kayaking off the coast of Australia._ |
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| Hand-built wooden canoe. | _Hand-built wooden canoe._ |
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| Engraving of native Americans hollowing out a log for a dugout canoe with fire. | _Engraving of native Americans hollowing out a log for a dugout canoe with fire._ |
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| Canoes can get you to parts of nature that other forms of transport can't reach. | _Canoes can get you to parts of nature that other forms of transport can't reach._ |
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| Stand-up paddleboarding. | _Stand-up paddleboarding._ |
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| For canoeing to be truly low-impact, paddlers need to follow a few [good practice guidelines](https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/guidance-resources/waterways-environment/environmental-good-practice/) and be considerate to other water users, both human and animal, including avoiding anglers and respecting the privacy of those who live along the banks. Check, clean and dry canoes & wet equipment after use to prevent the spread of invasive non-native aquatic species or diseases. It’s vital to respect the natural environment: never leave litter, always launch canoes from the water (rather than sliding down the bank), don’t drag boats over ground or beaches, avoid scraping over gravel beds in shallow water (there may be fish spawn) and stay away from spawning grounds or nesting sites at certain times of year. While it’s exciting and hugely gratifying to see animals and birds up close in their natural habitat, remember you’re a visitor in their very fragile world. Never crowd them or continue to approach if they seem distressed, never block their retreat or cause them to change their course, and be aware that some larger animals can also pose a danger to you. | For canoeing to be truly low-impact, paddlers need to follow a few [good practice guidelines](https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/guidance-resources/waterways-environment/environmental-good-practice/) and be considerate to other water users, both human and animal, including avoiding anglers and respecting the privacy of those who live along the banks. Check, clean and dry canoes & wet equipment after use to prevent the spread of invasive non-native aquatic species or diseases. It’s vital to respect the natural environment: never leave litter, always launch canoes from the water (rather than sliding down the bank), don’t drag boats over ground or beaches, avoid scraping over gravel beds in shallow water (there may be fish spawn) and stay away from spawning grounds or nesting sites at certain times of year. While it’s exciting and hugely gratifying to see animals and birds up close in their natural habitat, remember you’re a visitor in their very fragile world. Never crowd them or continue to approach if they seem distressed, never block their retreat or cause them to change their course, and be aware that some larger animals can also pose a danger to you. |
| | ## Further resources |
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| | - [Open Canoe Association](https://www.opencanoe.info/) |
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| | - [Wooden Canoe Heritage Association](https://www.woodencanoe.org/) |
| ## Further resources | |
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| - [Open Canoe Association](https://www.opencanoe.info/) | |
| - [Wooden Canoe Heritage Association](https://www.woodencanoe.org/) | |
| - [Song of the Paddle](https://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/) - canoeing forum | - [Song of the Paddle](https://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/) - canoeing forum |
| - [Paddle Trust](https://www.paddletrust.org.uk/) | - [Paddle Trust](https://www.paddletrust.org.uk/) |
| - [River Access For All](http://www.riveraccessforall.co.uk/) - campaigning for public right of navigation on rivers | - [River Access For All](http://www.riveraccessforall.co.uk/) - campaigning for public right of navigation on rivers |
| - [Paddler Magazine](https://paddlerezine.com/) | - [Paddler Magazine](https://paddlerezine.com/) |
| - [UK Rivers Guidebook](https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/) - where to go canoeing in the UK | - [UK Rivers Guidebook](https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/) - where to go canoeing in the UK |
| - [How to buy a canoe](https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/basics-of-buying-a-canoe) | - [How to buy a canoe](https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/basics-of-buying-a-canoe) |
| - [How to build a kayak](http://theknowledgeservice.co.uk/) | - [How to build a kayak](http://theknowledgeservice.co.uk/) |
| - [Building a birchbark canoe](https://www.jumaka.com/birchbarkcanoe/buildingpage/building.htm) | - [Building a birchbark canoe](https://www.jumaka.com/birchbarkcanoe/buildingpage/building.htm) |
| - [Making a dugout canoe](http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakinADugoutCanoe.html) | - [Making a dugout canoe](http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakinADugoutCanoe.html) |
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