Canoeing
Canoeing is the activity of paddling a canoe for the purpose of recreation (also called a float trip), sport, or transportation. It usually refers exclusively to using a paddle to propel a canoe with only human muscle power. A kayak is propelled using a paddle with two blades where paddlers sit with their legs mostly extended in front of them, whereas canoes are propelled using single- or double-bladed paddles where the paddler - a "canoeist" or "canoer"- is kneeling or sitting on seat or thwart, with their knees bent and their legs more or less beneath them. Kayaks are usually closed-decked boats with a spraydeck, while canoes are usually open boats. There are also open kayaks and closed canoes.
National Go Canoeing Week; 6th - 15th April 2012
Canoe England has identified a 10 day week to promote the sport and encourage people to get out on the water. The week will be packed full of canoeing activities going on nationwide which will include local events for beginner's right through to Olympic canoeists taking to the water. The first day of National Go Canoeing Week 2012 will leave just 112 days until the Opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games - How exciting! The aim of the 2012 National Go Canoeing Week is to encourage 2012 new participants by date of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.
National Go Canoeing Week will also see the launch of a brand new project and website called Go Canoeing which is a national campaign supported by Canoe England, to encourage and inspire more people to go canoeing more regularly. Go Canoeing will have a range of captivating and exciting activities and opportunities for people to enjoy. These will include Go Canoeing Starter Sessions, Guided Tours and Events, as well as information on where to go and how to get started www.canoe-england.org.uk/clubs-i-centres/go-canoeing
If you are keen to get out on the water or are interested in promoting the sport by organising an activity near you visit the website for more information or email info@gocanoeing.org.uk
