What is canoeing like?

Question

How long would it take to get the hang of canoeing?

There's a club in my town, and I am interested in learning, because I think it would be nice to go around in the rivers near me and to meet new people.

Answer 1

it is really fun especially when you start to go fast, but once you do it for a while, your arms kinda get a little tired. but definately try it out(make sure you dont have your cellphone in your pocket when you go!).

Answer 2

Rather go for surfing. Canoeing is really freaky because it feels like you're gonna turn upside down.

Answer 3

its awesome, great experience, just dont fall over, i havent yet but i bet it would stink1

Answer 4

after a while it gets tiring but it is worth going i had 2 canoues and it is dangerous on rough water it would take a few weeks to get used to it

Answer 5

Go for it!  You'll have the hang of it in about 5 minutes!

Answer 6

Canoeing is like ... getting in a canoe and getting in the water.

It's sorta like skateboarding... the principles are simple and require a little practice.

Answer 7

It's ridiculously easy, once you start, you've got it down.

Just try to keep your balance in the canoe.

Answer 8

its kinda fun

Answer 9

Its really i learned at age 6 and got the hang of it right away. The only thing you do is paddle and the person in the front is the steerer and sometimes you have to switch sides with the padle and sometimes you dont otherwie youll go in a circle. But its really easy.

Answer 10

its easy... paddle on the side opposite you want it to go... stay in front at first and let someone more experienced have the rear of the canoe... thats the "driver" but if you both are inexperienced go for it... and just have fun

Answer 11

it's fun it's easy but your arms get tired after a while so get someone strong to go with you:P unless you are pretty strong

Answer 12

its easy but tiring and its kinda long to get somewhere

Answer 13

Yes, it is a lot a fun, and having a club is great. You need to start out with someone with experience and start in a quiet lake, pond, or section of river.  You eventually will help in navigating the canoe, and if you do the wrong thing it can lead to trouble for you, your partner in the canoe, and the canoe itself.   Be safe and get a comfortable personal flotation device (pfd/life jacket).  Talk to someone that knows, but don't get the cheapest thing  you can find.   Wear appropriate clothing, you will get wet.  If the water is cold, you can get hypothermia.  Exercise, you use your arms all the time.  You will get the hang of it in one afternoon.  You will spend a lifetime trying to perfect it!!   LOL, have fun, it's a blast.

Answer 14

It is really fun.

There are 2 types of canoes:

- 2 person

- 1 person

In 2 person one person is at the back and one is at the front.

For 1 person you arej ust in the middle.

Answer 15

It's so fun!!!

I did at camp. It was great, but when you're paddling, your arm starts to hurt a little.

Answer 16

its pretty simple but not when the waves are rough then its hard to push against the current but otherwise its simple, just try to keep your balance otherwise you'll fall over and out that happens to me a lot ... hope i helped