Portage Etiquette
Lake and river portages have different dynamics and support different craft. Either may be used as...
Homemade Canoe Stabilizer
Many peoples throughout history have operated dugout boats similar to our modern canoe. In the islands of the Pacific, canoes were...
How to Tie a Rope to an Anchor Chain
Using an anchor can greatly expand the versatility of your boat. With an anchor in tow you can park overnight in areas without mooring or...
How To Make Canoe Paddles
Every now and then, wood and cane canoe seats need to be replaced. Maybe the cane was cut or torn...
How To Make Canoe Paddles
Canoeing is an activity that many of us can’t get enough of. Your canoe can get you to your favorite fishing spot, a remote trail or...
How to Make a Cedar & Canvas Canoe
Canoeing is an activity that combines both the exhilarating and serene, and dedicated canoeists know that the heart of their sport is their...
Off-Season Training for Canoeing
If you live in a four-season climate you will find it difficult to canoe year-round. In order stay...
How to Build a Canoe Storage Rack
Summer is the perfect time for enjoying a canoe trip down your favorite river. But what do you do with your canoe when you’re not...
How to Tie a Canoe to a Jeep
Canoes are lightweight, and they can be easily picked up by the wind and sent flying across the highway if they aren’t properly tied...
Teaching Kids to Canoe
Learning to handle a canoe is a lot like learning to swim. Once a child masters the skills needed,...