It takes the strength of the person in front and the intelligence of the person steering in the rear to successfully manoever a canoe to its destination. That is why the interdisciplinary team wanted to include canoeing as one of its activities on the Blair's Valley field trip. Students were given lessons in basic canoeing by Mr. Larry Hayes of the Fairview Outdoor Education Center. Then he gave us some tips on how to insure a safe and successful conoe trip around the lake. When moving around in the canoe, keep one's weight low in the craft to avoid capsizing.
Communication is the key.
The person in the back lets the person in front which side he or she is paddling on. The person in front stays on the opposite side. Keep one's life jacket tight and on at all times. It will float and it is easier for the resuers to see the person or people in trouble. These tips helped keep us all safe.