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Canoeing

Canoes have been developed over the course of thousands of years, and the form and function of today’s canoe is roughly the same as early canoes, although newer materials have replaced many of the old wooden canoes. The word canoe comes from the native american word “Kenu” meaning “dugout”. This section explores all things canoeing, from gear and destinations, to racing, recreation, and beyond.

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Canoe the rainforest at Southern Belize’s Machaca Hill Resort

Punta Gorda, Belize, has long been known as a flyfisherman’s paradise, especially for the elusive permit. But visitors to Machaca Hill Lodge will see that this quaint community in Southern Belize is also a great place to paddle a canoe down the Rio Grande.

Machaca Hill is one of the nicest resorts in all of [...]

Flyfishing from your canoe

While it may not offer the same romantic image as Brad Pitt wading the shoreline, fishing from paddlecraft has always been a great way to enjoy the sport. But there are some skills specific to fishing on, rather than in, the water. Here are a few tips to help you track and tackle the big [...]

Concrete Canoe Racing

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Creativity Rules in Canoe Building
The building and racing of boats is taking on an increasingly creative nature, with many competitions around the country granting as many points for originality as race results. From Dragon Boats to Huck Finn’s log raft, innovation has been the key. Following are two stories on alternative materials, one [...]

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