First time canoeing, i need tips!?

Question

im going canoeing for the first time.. what are some basics i should know- like what do i wear, pack, use as a backpack and how do i keep crucial stuff dry like my phone? plastic baggies? also, anything i definately neeed to bring or anything i should seriously leave behind? thanks!! :-)

Answer 1

use the stick to paddle trhe boat

Answer 2

have fun!! wear a LOT of waterproof sunscreen, wrap your phone in 2 paper towels and put it in 2 baggies, one inside of the  other, bring a juicebox in case you go hypoglycemic, bring a bag of pretzels or chips, s omething like that, wear sunglasses with a rope around them&around your neck so that they dont fall off, a whistle, life vest, dry socks and clothes in your car, a backpack with like 3 garbage bags inside of each other lining it, like put the bags inside of each other and then put them in the backpack as like a lining then put all of your stuff in there so it doesnt get we, use as many bags a you can, try to bring a compressed towel wich you can  probably get at like CVS or some store like that, sanitizer, neosporen, band aids, your CHARGED COMPLETELY cell phone, a map of where you are going, a bungee cord or similar apparatus to tie everything to you and the boat, and just have a great time! good luck!! <333333333333333333

Answer 3

relax, wear sunscreen for sure, sometimes wearing pants and long sleeves can prevent sunburn. don't bring your phone or leave it somewhere safe like your car, I hope I'm right, if its just on a lake where everyone can see you. I guess we need more details.