Canoeing is a popular sport in which one or more people paddle a light, narrow boat called a canoe. Many people take canoes on camping, fishing, or hunting trips deep into wilderness areas. Others enjoy a peaceful canoe trip across a lake or an exciting canoe race down a river.
Canoes are easy to operate, maintain, store, and transport. They also cost less than other kinds of boats. However, canoeing can be dangerous. A canoeist should learn proper technique and basic safety rules from a qualified instructor.
