canoing/swimming

[MuskieBait]

It just takes a little bit of practice and time on the canoe to get used to it. It's less stable than a boat, but still very stable.

Always remember where is the center of gravity of the canoe, and place your own center of gravity over it. Always spread out your weight evenly over the seat, and I find it helps when you spread out your legs on either side to achieve even more stability.

When you turn your body around in the canoe, always remember to turn the torso instead of leaning over to one side.

Remember that most of your weight is placed directly over your butt. So if you turn your body and move your legs sideways in the canoe, you have to shift that body weight a bit to accommodate for the change in where your center of gravity is placed.

As for paddling, watch this series of paddling tips. It's for whitewater canoeing, but the principles apply to flatwater canoeing too. There are a few videos of various strokes...so search for it.

He makes it seems to easy...probably because he's in a short, light, maneuverable whitewater canoe...as opposed to a heavy 16 aluminum flatwater canoe





Maybe one day you can achieve enough balance on the canoe to stand up in the canoe and fish from a standing position. It can be done...even with fly fishing

If all else fail...you can try skishing...