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- Developed around 6000 BCMSN Encarta: Ship
- Oldest recovered canoe can be seen at Drents Museum in the Netherlands
- Common uses: Racing, fishing, touring
- Made from: Wood, aluminum, fiberglass and kevlar
- Price range: $89 - $2308Google Product Search: Canoe Price Comparison
- Paddles are usually used to move canoes
- Motors or sails can be used as well
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Canoes are narrow boats that can be made from various materials like wood, fiberglass and kevlar. Canoes are used for a variety of recreational purposes, including racing, fishing and touring. Most canoes are pointed on both ends, though the square stern canoe is only pointed at one end.Directboats.com: Square Stern Canoes
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History
The oldest canoe ever recovered is a dugout that dates back to around 6000 BC. Carbon 14 dating analysis confirmed that the canoe was built around this time. Commonly referred to as the "Canoe of Passe," it can be seen at the Drents Museum in Assens, Netherlands.The Outpost Network: Enjoying the Northern Netherlands -
Canoe Buying Tips
- Before purchasing a canoe, familiarize yourself with its different partsOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- Decide what you will be using the canoe forOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- Decide what kind of material you would like your canoe built fromOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- Familiarize yourself with the area you will be using a canoe inOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- Take canoeing lessonsOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- Rent a canoeOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- Test paddle different canoes when possible to find the best one for youOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
- If possible, purchase your canoe from a specialty shopOutdoor Places: Buying the Right Canoe
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Types of Canoes
- Dugout
- Birch bark
- Voyageur
- War
- Touring and tripping
- Prospector
- Long distance touring
- Whitewater/River
- Playboating
- Square Stern
- Racing
- Inflatable
- Outrigger
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Canoe Questions
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How does one go about choosing their first canoe? 1 AnswerI recommend you check with the folks at LL Bean. They offer a number of canoes on their web site. Looks like price, capacity, weight etc all play a role in yo... read more -
Where can I get free plans to build an outrigger canoe? 1 AnswerThis site may be of some help. read more -
Need a good name for my canoe... Any recommendations? 3 Answers1. Without a paddle 2. tippecanoe 3. go with the flo read more -
Where can I get, reasonably priced, cedar strips for building a canoe. 1 AnswerIn my opinion no boat compares to a hand crafted cedar canoe. These are pieces of functional artwork and a pure joy to use. No artifical material comes close ... read more
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I'm at Irving Blue Canoe (44 Knipe Road, Haverhill). http://4sq.com/c37AtI
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«Couscous et poutine» le blogue de @moalla qui se lance - enfin - dans l'aventure. Bravo! http://blogues.canoe.ca/taiebmoalla (via @slyberu)
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RT @moalla: Je viens de lancer mon blogue : Couscous et poutine : http://blogues.canoe.ca/taiebmoalla/non-classe/un-blogue-en-2010-quossa-donne/
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On Twitter powered by Twitter
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I'm at Irving Blue Canoe (44 Knipe Road, Haverhill). http://4sq.com/c37AtI
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«Couscous et poutine» le blogue de @moalla qui se lance - enfin - dans l'aventure. Bravo! http://blogues.canoe.ca/taiebmoalla (via @slyberu)
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RT @moalla: Je viens de lancer mon blogue : Couscous et poutine : http://blogues.canoe.ca/taiebmoalla/non-classe/un-blogue-en-2010-quossa-donne/
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