Canoeing

Overview

• Canoe Glossary From Australian Canoeing; an extensive list with diagrams
• Glossary for Canoeing Terminology From Paddling.net
• Wikkipedia Explains Canoeing for pleasure and sport
• Word IQ Presents Canoeing in a clear and concise way
• Glossary From Sandgate Canoe
• Canoeing From BBC Sport Academy covers the basics with an emphasis on UK resources
• Canoeing Explained!
• Canoeing Basics From Do-it-Yourself.net, starting with getting in the boat; useful canoe resources
• Paddling Techniques Selecting equipment
• Flatwater Canoeing - what is it? From Australian Canoeing online
• Getting Started in Canoe /Kayak From the US Olympic Team
• Jojaffa goes canoeing Getting started, what next?
• Learn to paddle From Canoe Kayak; articles covering setting out into the paddling sport, including equipment required.
• Kayak for Life Great source of information for beginners or experienced paddlers. Kayaks, kayak instruction, kayak maintenance, kayak paddles, life-jackets, it's all here.
• New York Times Covers Kayak flatwater and slalom rules and equipment in a multimedia presentation as part of the Athens Oympic Sports.
• Sea Kayak techniques Forum
• Sea Kayak Racing An introduction to the sport in relation to the World Cup
• The Different Canoeing Disciplines From Friends of Allonby Canoe CC, from touring to Whitewater, Dragonboat.....
• Training and Technique
• Expert Centre From Atlantic Kayak Tours has a compressive section covering all aspects of kayaking and safety
• Gorp Paddling Paddling skills. great escapes, the gear....
• How to paddle From Kanoe Kayak; articles on technique
• Marathon and Sprint Kayak technique From Falcon Kayaking, covering The Catch - The Pull - The Exit - The Recovery
• Supercanoa. With a concept2 Ergometer you can train and race online with other rowers from over the world. More ..
• Paddling training and skills From World of Endurance; questions and answers on selected topics. River paddling technique
• Paddling From GORP- basic strokes; 'how to..' articles, experts answers...
• Practical canoeing A treatise on the management and handling of canoes by Tiphys
• Tandem Canoe Pivot turns An article from Adventure Sports Online
• Open Canoe mistakes A checklist
• The art of canoe surfing
• White-water Racing The art of river racing from Great Britain Wildwater Racing
• Training Program Dailiy program for advanced athletes, from ICF
• World of Endurance- canoeing Faq, beginners tips, equipment
• Training tips for paddling Sprint adventure racing
• Wildwater technique From USA Wildwater -the Kayak forward stroke; training schedules
• Maximum Whitewater Performance By Davey Hearn; "Towards Paddling Perfection".
• Technique
• Sprint Kayaking "The Barton Mould" Slalom Racing - The Endicott Files
• History of Canoeing and Kayaking "Dugout canoes were being manufactured at least 8,000 years ago. But lighter, more manoeuvrable canoes were developed much more recently in North America by covering a frame with animal skins, fabric, or bark...." Follow the development to modern racing.
• History of traditional watercraft -canoe / Kayak
• Canoe history In relation to the Olympics from Cbs Sportsline "Canoeing found its beginnings as a recreational sport in the early 1800s, thanks in large part to Englishman John MacGregor......" Read on.
• Kayak History A useful sets of threads on Kayak history from the Greenland Kayaking Forum
• Folding Boats and Kayak history Discussion occurred on the PaddleWise mailing list
• Kayaks and their origins From Civilisation.ca in its watercraft section.
• Kayak and history Kayak or " hunters boat"; some useful information about the early boats and the people who used them
• Equipment list Reviews Darren's outdoor page
• How to choose canoes Paddles, gear etc articles from Rei
• One Ocean Kayaks Dedicated to design and construction of high performance wooden sea kayaks. FAQ on wood kayak construction
• Red Fish Kayak Finished wood kayak or, if you would like to try your hand at building your own wood kayak, we can supply all of the necessary plans, materials, kits
• Guillemot-kayaks Provide kayak plans and kits for home builders wanting to build their own high performance sea kayaks; constructed of wood and fiberglass (strip-built) to provide a extremely strong and lightweight wooden sea kayak.
• Why a wooden Kayak? And article from Wavelength Magazine - the pros and cans
• Build your own Kayak From TheWoodshop; material, tools, technique
• Wood Kayaks and Kits From Action Fish
• Choosing a Kayak From Kayak online and from Matakrome, see also their coverage of Kayak Reviews, Choosing a paddle etc
• Marina Kayaks Have good equipment resources including reviews and manuals
• Kayak and Canoe Information A wide range of helpful topics
• Kayak Forums From Guillemot Kayaks; wide ranging forums and resource information.
• KayakShops Forum Advice on kayaks, gear, technique, or places to paddle
• Tradition Kayaking Forum Non-commercial discussion of all aspects of traditional kayaking
• Canoe Polo Forum Events, stats internationals.....
• International Canoe Forum Techniques, UK, USA and Australian communities
• Paddling.Com Canoeing, kayaking and rafting information arranged by subject
• Canoe and Kayak Magazine - where to go, what to take and how to do it; features, event calendar
• Kayak Online Online resources; a-z manufactures and builders, links to reviews on kayaks and other equipment
• Wavelength Online Kayaking Magazine For Kayakers, Paddlers And Boaters Everywhere. News, articles, event etc
• Wiki Paddle Global online paddling guide and community.
• Arctic kayaking and canoeing Trips, descriptions, photos ...
• Arctic Kayaks Types, publication, construction, resources
• Canoe Camping with children Basic advice
• FAQ on canoe camping With kids
• Downriver and Wildwater From the American Canoe Federation. Some events listed
• USA Wildwater News, races, techniques, ezine, newsletter, equipment, links # to other organisations supporting the sport
• Wildwater Canoeing From the ICF, latest news, events, calendar
• Canoe and Kayak Events Calendar
• Dragon Boating Brief description of the sport from Sydney Dragonboats
• Dragonboat.net
• Dragon Boat Racing International The official homepages of the International Dragon Boat Federation and European Dragon Boat Federation - international governing bodies of the water sport of dragon boat racing; Calendar, member associations, handbook
• Dragon Boat Training manual ! from Hong Kong Island Paddle Club
• International Dragon Boat Association Edragons, US based
• American Dragon Boating
• Australia Dragon Boating
• British Dragon Boating
• European Dragon Boating
• Hong Kong Dragon Boating
• North American Dragon Boating
• South African Dragon Boating
• Events Calendar For different disciplines from Canoe-Europe
• News and Events From the ICF
• S print kayakWebsite for Flatwater Sprint and Marathon Canoeing / Kayaking
• Canoeing and Kayaking Links Directory
• Canoeing Directory From BoatOwners - very comprehensive, well laid-out sections
• OC Paddler.com News for Outrigger Paddlers Worldwide; events results of Hilo Wold Sprints, links, forum
• See Kayaking Directory "the largest on the web"
• Ultimate Kayak Directory From Ken Winter, covering Sea Kayaking
• Sea Kayaking Resources Links to relevant pages and articles from TouringKayaks.com
• Sea kayaker Magazine; articles, reviews, articles
• Kayak product Reviews Articles, tips and tricks from California Kayak Friends
• Sea Kayaking Brief overview from Channel Island National Park on safety, conservation, equipment checklist etc
• Sea Kayaking Faq From the University Canoe Club, UKC ,useful, commonly asked questions on sea Kayaking
• Useful online articles
• International Canoe Federation With links to National Federations ; it covers all disciplines including flat-water, slalom, marathon, wild water, canoe sailing, canoe polo, dragon boat; news, competitions, programs. Calendar
• International Sea Kayaking Association "Promotion of sea kayaking; communication between sea paddlers; promotion of events and symposia; promotion of safety and coaching";events, kayak directory, articles
• ICF World Canoe Cup 2004 Czech Republic.
• World Championship and Olympic Games results From the Australian Canoeing
• World Kayak Federation World championship events; articles
• World Canoe Freestyle Championship News. information, Calendar of world events
• Preworld canoe /Kayak Freestyle Championships (2004) from Bliss-Stick; news, results, stories
• Australian Canoeing Online News, getting started , links to State Associations,
• Avon Descent Marathon white water race for paddlers and power dinghies; one of the premier annual sporting events in Western Australia
• New South Wales Sea Kayak Club Is well worth a good visit especially the newsletter
• Western Australia Canoing Clubs, calendar, news for local paddlers, yarns and links, weather, water levels etc
• Victoria Canoeing News, events, club directory, weather
• European Canoe Association rankings, events, rules, results, environment, touring
• Irish Canoeing Irish Canoe Union news, press releases, beginners page, events (domestic and International), results, training, river watch
• University of Limerick Kayak club; explanations of of various disciplines; Irish Club Links
• Irish Sea-Kayaking Association Calendar of activities, courses, bulletin board; local links weather forecast ; tides
• New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association To preserve whitewater resources and enhance the opportunities to enjoy them safely; over 16 member clubs Conservation, Access, Safety and Education.
• KASK The voice of sea kayaking in New Zealand. Visit the site to view publications, links to clubs, retailers, operators, symposiums and events.
• Kayaking and Canoeing in NZ A guide to operators New Zealand
• Kayak and Canoe news, New Zealand From Playak.com; events, trip reports
• New Zealand Canoeing Federation News, National events calendar
• Waka-Ama Outrigger canoe paddling association; news, race calendar
• West Coast River Flows S. Island,
• Marlborough District River Flows
• North and South Cantebury River Flows
• Canoe kayak ezine Features, getting started, 'how to', what to take, where to go....
• Paddling.net Features, reviews, message board; 'where to' and 'how' ...
• HullSpeed Canoe / kayak ezine with useful information and articles and resources on-line
• Sea Kayaker US magazine; online articles, techniques, events
• WaterTribe Online magazine for sea kayakers with articles, expedition races, discussion forum
• Wavelength Magazine - gateway the the world of paddling; events, destinations, skills , gear , safety , ecology etc
• Whitewater Racing Links Newsgroups and American national Organisations from Davey Hearn
• 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
• United States Canoe Association
• 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 Clubs Directory From Sea Kayaker Magazine
• National Rivers Center for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fly-fishing, river conservation, river access, and river navigability law.
• Top 40 rivers in the US And canoe camping links
• USA Wildwater News, races, technique, training, equipment, federations etc
• Chicagoland Canoe Base Mainly commercial , but with good conservation section
• Georgia Canoe Association Events, trips, competitions
• Georgia stream flow data
• Canoeing in Maine With useful 'getting started' section, providing help for beginners.
• Boundary Waters Canoe Association Million-plus acre Boundary Waters and its over 1200 miles of pristine lakes and streams in Northern Minnesota - online information on maps, permits. lake finder etc
• 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
• Oregon Kayaking This site offers information on the best places to go, stories from kayakers a photo gallery and more.
• Oregon Canoe and Kayak links Clubs and regional information
• Canadian Canoe Association For all disciplines; athletes, sprint and whitewater clubs, competitions, results
• Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association CRCA; the national body co-ordinating non-competitive canoeing and kayaking, acting for ten provincial and three territorial associations, as well as 2.3 million recreational paddlers. Magazine, forums
• Canadian Canoe Routes An information resource and a meeting place for Canadian wilderness paddlers.
• 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. Links
• 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 .....
• Manitoba Recreational Canoeing Association Home Page
• Quetico Provincial Park of Ontario Canada;
• Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association Events calendar, and links
• Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association Promotes and enhance the enjoyment of coastal kayaking in the Great Lakes areaQuebec With its hundreds of rivers and its thousands of lakes, Quebec represents the paradise for every fan of canoeing! Saint-Lawrence River and its Gulf offer opportunities for fantastic experiences for sea kayaking enthusiasts. Those seeking scaring experiences are not forgotten, many tumultuous rivers await them... They better be prepared!
• British Canoe Union For all canoeing disciplines, races, results, articles; regional information including trade list
• Canoe Slalom in the UK Calendar, results, rankings, plus useful sections on 'what is slalom' and 'getting started'
• 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
• Canoe Forum (UK)
• Open Canoe # a contact point for open boaters in the UK to publish planned tours; helpful tips, "getting started"..
• Lancaster and District News, events, links
• North West Sea Kayakers Forums message board, newsletter, links
• Plymouth Canoeing Association Very useful list of UK links to associations, clubs, webcams, weather, places to go etc
• South East Sea Kayakers Sussex, Hampshire calendar, trips, weather , events, expeditions, message board, links
• UK Canoe clubs Directory By region
• UK Freestyle Committee Events, news, contacts, rules
• Welsh Canoeing National Whitewater Center information ; river levels
• Scottish Canoe Association News desk; marathon, touring, slalom, racing sections; coaching information
• Scottish Sea Kayaking A collection of photographs, pictures and images of some of the Scottish coastline which can be explored by canoe or kayak.
• Sea Kayaking -NW Scotland Where to go and precautions to take. Useful links
• Sea Kayak Routes Off Scotland, by Simon Wills ; a record of sea-kayak trips off Scotland's beautiful west coast with photos and information about launch sites, parking and GPS tracks; resources.
• Northern Ireland Canoe Association
• Action Fish Wood Kayak Kits Respected wood kayak kits custom builder, specialising in custom fitting kayaks and wood kayak kits, hand build to fit each customer's performance standards. On-line wood kayak building information, kayak kit designs, secure ordering, and FAQ
• Cascade Outfitters Sells top quality rafts, kayaks and river equipment.
• Cold Creek Canoe - Looking for Canoe Parts? Cold Creek Canoe Ltd. makes top quality wooden canoe components in a variety of fixed and custom configurations. Check out the links
• Jammerboats Rugged fiberglass hybrid canoes for paddling, hunting, fishing or just floating.
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• Inflatable-boats-boat-accessories Shop online for inflatable boats and boat accessories. High Quality Inflatable Boats, Canoes & Kayaks available online
• Inflatable Kayaks, Inflatable Boats, Boating, inflatable boat accessories INFLATABLE BOATS - Your guide to the best inflatable kayaks, inflatable boats and accessories online.

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