Lakewater Tripping Exploring the backwaters of Algonquin Park or the Quetico
wilderness is where you’ll find many lakewater tripping canoeists. These folks love the freedom of getting away from daily life and ven- turing into unknown backcountry
territory.They see their canoe as a vehicle, something to take them out there.Typical explorations include long portages and challenging lake-crossings while still log- ging long distances through remote lands. Their trip lengths vary depending on their schedules but even a weekend getaway requires them to pack a boat full of equipment. Although not necessarily in a hurry, lakewater trippers tend to paddle longer,more efficient canoes so they can see more territory with fewer stokes. Canoe manufacturers offer both asymmetrical and symmetrical lakewater tripping boats;the former offering more forward speed and the later offering the flexibility to be turned and paddled as a solo
boat.Both styles are likely to have little rocker and maybe a keel for straight-ahead tracking.A longer lakewater tripping
Lakewater canoeists love the freedom of getting away from daily life and venturing into unknown backcountry territory. They see their canoe as a vehicle, something to take them out there.
canoe combined with a moderate width and considerable depth greatly increases the capacity for a hefty amount of gear and sea- worthiness if the wind picks up. A common combination is a straight or flared bow and either straight sides or some tumblehome to increase the ease of all those kilometres of forward strokes. A shallow arch or shallow V bottom offers a welcomed combination of stability and speed. The hundreds of metres portaged and the kilometres paddled
across wide open lakes means lakewater trippers look for light boats that will not intentionally be
abused.The range of different construction materials is almost as wide as the number of compa- nies building canoes, and this is a great example of where money can buy you happiness on those hikes through the woods.When sit- ting by a campfire in the middle of nowhere, aesthetics may be important. So,many companies offer lakewater tripping boats with optional wood trim, fancy seats and include shaped carrying yokes. To trippers, care and maintenance is often as much a part of the canoeing experience as their time on the water.
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