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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Canoeing and Watersports => Topic started by: NeilB on November 09, 2009, 08:41:07 PM

Title: Canadian kayak
Post by: NeilB on November 09, 2009, 08:41:07 PM
Hi guys

Anyone know where I could start getting into canadian kayaks would like to try 1 out before I buy. Been on a standard perception boat but wouldlike to combine bushcrafting with kayaking so wondered if the Canadian style is better?
Any thoughts or expereinces

neil
Title: Re: Canadian kayak
Post by: indianian on November 09, 2009, 09:50:12 PM
not sure what type of craft you mean, Canadians are generally open canoes, and kayaks are closed cockpit, but there are the sit on top kayaks a few people are using for journeying.  To try them out you could get in touch with some of the activity centres to see if there having a come and try session.
Mobile team adventure,
Highpoint,
Canoe Association Norn Iron,
to give you a start.

good luck