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Video: Becky Mason demonstrates how to paddle a canoe with the Sculling Draw stroke

14 Feb

Instructor Becky Mason demonstrates the simple and handy Sculling Draw stroke – an essential for any solo canoe paddler. More…

Looking ahead to London 2012 Olympics Canoe & Kayak Events

9 Jan

Get excited for the paddling events coming this summer to the London Olympics! From heart-thumping whitewater to team sprinting, this summer will thrill. Read more >

Minnesota Water Trails Map

15 Nov

The Minnesota DNR has released a new interactive map showing its 32 official State Water Trails — its a great tool to look for paddling opportunities all over the state, especially if you are looking for a place to paddle near a city or in an area that is new to you.  The map includes […]

Places to visit: the Canadian Canoe Museum

27 Oct

Canadians love their canoes — and how better to celebrate them than in a museum devoted entirely to the history of canoes around the world! They boast the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft, and offer an intriguing glimpse into the boats that we think we know. Visit any time of year to enjoy […]

Win a Hardwood Paddle

17 Aug

Here’s a fun way to celebrate paddling in Northwest Wisconsin – enter to win a free paddle from Leinenkugel’s — and check out some great ideas for paddling in beautiful ‘sconnie. Click HERE to enter (must be 18 or older)

New Trip Log: Kayaking Maine and Canoeing Quetico

22 Jul

Need a little inspiration to get you through the heat of summer? How about a cool and breezy canoe trip through Quetico Provincial Park, or the beautiful blue skies of Port Clyde Maine? Check out these two great new trip logs submitted by friends of Canoeing.com — and bonus! If you have a story to […]

2011 Texas Water Safari

6 Jul

Is it really the ‘world’s toughest canoe race’? 260 Miles, 100 Hours, June, in Texas. Legend has it that back around 1962 Frank Brown and Bill George decided to take their “V” bottom boat, without a motor, from San Marcos to Corpus Christi. They accomplished their mission in about 30 days and decided that other […]

BWCA Canoe Route: Mountain Lake to Pine Lake

23 Jun

We’ve just recently discovered a treasure trove of inspiring and informative canoe routes for the Boundary Waters and border lakes regions at www.BWCACast.com