Canoe v. Kayak

In modern canoe sport, canoes and kayaks are classified together, although these watercraft have different designs, and historical uses. Both canoes and kayaks may be closed-decked. Other than by the minimum competition specifications (typically length and width (beam) and seating arrangement it is difficult to differentiate most competition canoes from the equivalent competition kayaks. The most common difference is that competition kayaks are always seated and paddled with a double-bladed paddle, and competition canoes are generally kneeled and paddled with a single-bladed paddle. Exceptions include Canoe Marathon (in both European and American competitive forms) and sprint (high kneeling position). The most traditional and early canoes did not have seats, the paddlers merely kneeled on the bottom of the boat. Recreational canoes and kayaks employ seats and whitewater rodeo and surf variants increasingly employ the use of 'saddles' to give greater boat control under extreme conditions. See Wikipedia.

Canoeing Organisational bodies in Ireland

• Canoeing Ireland Guardians of the sport in Ireland.

About Canoeing in the United Kingdom

• Canoeing From BBC Sport Academy covers the basics with an emphasis on UK resources

Canoeing Organisational bodies in the United Kingdom

• Great Britain Wildwater Racing The art of river racing from the British Canoe Union
• British Canoe Union For all canoeing disciplines, races, results, articles; regional information

Canoeing Ezines in the United Kingdom

• Canoeist Index only of the popular UK magazine
• Canoe Focus On-line magazine with features, events, competitions, reviews and a good UK set of canoe links

Play/Watch Canoeing in England

• The Liverpool Canoe Club an open club which welcomes new members of all abilities

Overview of Canoeing in Northern Ireland

• Northern Ireland Canoe Association

Overview of Canoeing in Scotland

• Scottish Canoe Association News desk; marathon, touring, slalom, racing sections; coaching information

Overview of Canoeing in Wales

• Welsh Canoeing National Whitewater Center information ; river levels

History of Canoeing in Canada

• Canadian Canoe Museum Explores the canoe's enduring significance to the peoples of Canada. - take a virtual tour of the Museum's collection and exhibits, plan your trip to the Museum, and learn more about Canada's canoeing heritage

Canoeing Organisational bodies in Canada

• Canadian Canoe Association For all disciplines; athletes, sprint and whitewater clubs, competitions, results
• Manitoba Recreational Canoeing Association
• Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association Events calendar, and links
• Canada Canoe Association overview from Wikipedia
• Paddle Canada Conceived in 1971, Paddle Canada was derived from the need of recreational paddling enthusiasts from across Canada to co-ordinate the efforts of non-competitive canoeing and kayaking.

Where to Canoe

• Canada Going trips Trips, descriptions, photos ...
• Canadian Canoe Routes An online meeting place for those who enjoy exploring the lakes and rivers of Canada by canoe providing hundreds of route descriptions, gear information and reviews, tips, tricks and techniques and active discussion forum
• Canoe New Brunswick Join Ken Corbett, as he canoes the rivers of New Brunswick, Canada! Meet new friends and share trails down steep rapids and deep in green meadows. Gather round the campfire at the day's end to swap tall tales .....
• Quetico Provincial Park of Ontario Canada;

About Canoeing in the USA

• National Rivers Center for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fly-fishing, river conservation, river access, and river navigability law.

Canoeing Organisational bodies in the USA

• American Canoe Federation.
• USA Wildwater News, races, techniques, ezine, newsletter, equipment, links to other organisations supporting the sport
• American Canoe association Promotes canoeing, kayaking, and rafting as wholesome lifetime recreational activities, river conservation and provides events for all canoe disciplines, instruction etc. Find clubs and affiliates
• USA Canoe and Kayak USACK, developing, selecting, supporting and training those athletes who will successfully represent the United States in the Olympic Games, Pan Am Games, Goodwill Games, World Championships and other major international competitions.
• USA Wildwater News, races, technique, training, equipment, federations etc
• Georgia Canoe Association Events, trips, competitions

Canoeing Venues in the USA

• BCWA Information Resource Information and interactive community resource for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is pristine wilderness area measuring 1,000,000+ acre in northern Minnesota. The BWCA is accessible primarily by canoe and provides canoe and camping enthusiast a trip of a lifetime.
• Canoe Country The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of north-eastern Minnesota

Canoeing Portals in the USA

• Oregon Canoe and Kayak links Clubs and regional information

Canoeing Organisational bodies in Australia

• Australia Canoeing and Kayaking online
• Western Australia Canoeing Clubs, calendar, news for local paddlers, yarns and links, weather, water levels etc

About Canoeing in New Zealand

• Kayaking and Canoeing in NZ A map-based guide to opportunities in New Zealand

Canoeing Organisational bodies in New Zealand

• Whitewater New Zealand To preserve whitewater resources and enhance the opportunities to enjoy them safely;
• Waka-Ama Outrigger canoe paddling association; news, race calendar
• North and South Cantebury River Flows from the really useful Environment Cantebury site

Canoeing Venues in New Zealand

• West Coast Regional Council Data on river flow levels on the West Coast of the South Island, allowing you to assess your chance for white water