I want to go boating in a small creek how can i heep the inflatible rast from poping/hole?

Question

there is a small creek by my house mostly about 2 feet sum spots 4 feet

how can i keep it from poping or getting holes

Answer 1

dont hit anything sharp

Answer 2

If you lash some 2x4 lumber under the boat, that will hit the bottom first and protect your inflatable boat from getting holes.

Answer 3

Use it as a trade in for a kayak, ie  real canoe.