In Florida, these are usually done on one of the many rivers in the central and northern parts of the state. Rivers offer an added benefit, their flow does part of the work for you. In some faster moving rivers, the paddler has little to do except to avoid snags and keep the canoe pointed down stream. For the most part, Florida rivers are lazy with few fast water areas. A nice thing about canoes, they age well.
Most new canoes are plastic, fiberglass, or some other composite material.
Older canoes are often made of aluminum. Though noisy, aluminum is as close to indestructible as you can get and a good value as a used canoe. From Canoes to Dragon Boats , he can tell you how, where, and how much. Tim has put together a great beginner's area, tips on trip planning, and safety considerations. Sponsored Links Save Now with a Free Pharmacy Discount Card.