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
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
Canoe Materials
Parts of a Canoe
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References
Fast Facts
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Developed around 6000 BCMSN Encarta: Ship
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Oldest recovered canoe can be seen at Drents Museum in the Netherlands
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Common uses
Racing, fishing, touring
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Made from
Wood, aluminum, fiberglass and kevlar
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Price range
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Fact:
Paddles are usually used to move canoes
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