CANOEING

Introduction
At the request of sir Dexter Saliling. The report contains collected and evaluated
data about this activity.

The use for sport, recreation, or competition of a canoe, kayak, or foldboat, all

small, narrow, lightweight boats propelled by paddles and pointed at both ends.
Canoeing is an activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed
paddle. Common meanings of the term are limited to when the canoeing is the
central purpose of the activity. Broader meanings include when it is combined with
other activities such as canoe camping, or where canoeing is merely a
transportation method used to accomplish other activities. Most present-day
canoeing is done as or as a part of a sport or recreational activity. In some parts of
Europe canoeing refers to both canoeing and kayaking, with a canoe being called
an open canoe.
A few of the recreational forms of canoeing are canoe camping and canoe racing.
Other forms include a wide range of canoeing on lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds and
streams.

Equipment needed for Canoeing

 Canoeing Canoe
Canoes are general purpose two or three person crafts, and between the
disciplines of canoeing the overall hull type stays similar. The difference
between flat water and white water is that white water canoes are more
pointed on the bottom and flat-water canoes are flatter.
 Canoeing Dry Bags
Dry Bags are devices that roll and seal items against getting wet. Often made
of rubber or other synthetic material, these are essentials to give you peace of
mind while out on the water. These can be used to store personal items like
phones, wallets, and keys, but can also be used to store snacks as well.
 Canoeing Personal Flotation Device
 A personal floatation device (a PFD or life vest) is required to be out on the
water at most times. At a public lake with boating, PFDs are required or you
can be fined. A PFD is a vest made of buoyant material to help you stay afloat
in the water. A note, however: PFD’s do not take the place of the ability to
swim, and that is why they have stopped being called life vests. They help
you stay afloat; they do not stay afloat for you. Flatwater PFDs are class three
PFDs typically. These are the iconic life vests, and can also be tailored to be
sport specific for higher speed water sports.
 Canoeing Paddles
Without paddles, canoes would be at a standstill. The paddles for canoeing
are different than that of kayaking: the two paddles have different lengths.
The shorter paddle goes in the front and the longer paddle goes in the rear.
The rear rower is typically a power position, providing the thrust, while the
front rower guides the canoe.
 Canoeing White Water Helmet
Being on white water requires a specific white-water helmet to protect your
head from rocks and from being thrown into objects if you go overboard.
Going overboard is not the end of the world, if you have the safety items that
you need. A white-water helmet is designed and tested to be under the water
and protect the top and sides of your head from the impacts associated with
the sport. White water is usually tackled by rafts, kayaks, and canoes.

Benefits of Canoeing
 Canoeing and kayaking are low impact activities that can improve your
aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. Specific health benefits
include: Improved cardiovascular fitness. Increased muscle strength,
particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest, from moving the paddle.

Submitted by: Jalarodin B. Usop

Submitted to: Sir Dexter Saliling