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Family canoes

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rockybalboa · 25/03/2015 16:45

We have just moved to the coast and are keen to get ourselves out on the water (very calm estuary). We are two adults and three kids aged 6, 4 and 1. I have seen an ad locally for an Old Town Discovery 158 which looks like a great family canoe. Reviews seem to suggest two adults and two kids will fit in. The 6yo is v keen on having something of his own as he really enjoyed going out with friends in a kayak recently. Any advice from experience family canoeists please?

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IKnowIAmButWhatAreYou · 31/03/2015 11:32

You should fit yourselves & all the kids in at the ages they currently are - you'll need Lifejackets for the kids (not buoyancy aids) and either Lifejackets or Buoyancy Aids for yourselves. Also - canoes are quite high sided & catch the wind, so be careful in the estuary!

The 6 YO could possibly paddle a small kayak of his own (Pyranha Rebel, Dagger Dynamo etc.) - I'd definitely recommend looking for a canoe/kayak club near you (there will be one) and they'll be able to coach and advise you.

Sorry for the novel - only meant to be a short post....

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