Canoe

A canoe is a small boat, usually powered by paddling, but sometimes sailed. Canoes are pointed at both ends and usually open on top, but can be covered. Canoes are known as "Paddle boats" in some small towns in the south of Australia.

The canoe is propelled by the use of paddles, with the number of paddlers depending on the size of the canoe (most commonly 2). Paddlers face in the direction of travel, either seated or kneeling. In this way paddling a canoe can be contrasted with rowing, where the rowers face away from the direction of travel. Paddles may be single-bladed or double-bladed.

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Related pages
Canoe racing

 Other websites 
 International Canoe Federation Homepage
 Canadian Canoe Museum 
 Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
 Canoe

Category:Boats