الاثنين، 21 مارس 2016

How To Prepare For A Canoe Harpeth River Trip

By Karen Smith


Working without taking a break creates monotony and reduces your productivity. Canoe hopping presents an opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. There is some similarity between canoe hopping and backpacking. However, the preparation procedure for canoe exploration is complex and requires rigorous research. To make the canoe Harpeth River tour an exemplary experience, you should consider seeking advice from a professional. Apart from being a way to relax, canoeing can serve as work out since the structure is propelled through paddling, which requires much energy.

Before the actual day of the trip, test your canoe on water bodies that are available within your locality. Paddling is the most tiresome part of canoeing. Therefore, you should practice on a regular basis in order to build stamina and acquire paddling skills. Make sure you are familiar with the type of water available in the river you are planning to explore. Talk to friends or acquaintances who have ever explored the area you are planning to tour. Gather as much information as possible about the river.

Professional explorers carry maps to aid them in knowing the exact position they are in at particular time. You should also carry a map regardless of the river being straight. Detailed maps can be purchased from reputable online stores such as Amazon.com. With the current revolution in technology, map applications that can be supported by smartphones are available. You can use Google Earth tool to download the map of the river. Additionally, a GPS unit is a helpful tool to carry during the trip.

To avoid instances of being stuck deep in the forest with no food, make sure you have carried enough supplies. Plan to carry enough food, snacks, and water. Perishable foods like eggs and meat should be stored in a cool box. However, you need to start with the perishable products during the journey. Since paddling is a physical exercise, you are going to need much water than your normal intake. A gallon filled with water should be present in the canoe when you are starting the trip.

Bad weather conditions can spoil your canoe-hopping experience. Therefore, you should come up with a strategy of dealing with such conditions. A raincoat, sunglasses, light jackets, and sunblock should be carried. This will ensure you are well prepared for the rain, high, or low temperatures.

Fire making tools should be carried in a watertight container. The selected fire making paste should possess an ability of lighting even when wet. Remember finding dry sticks to assist in starting fire is almost impossible.

Beddings, foods, clothing, and fire making pastes should be packed in a clear plastic bag. The bags protect the items from contact with water that is splashed by the canoe. The trick to achieving fast movement is to avoid rough waters and rocky places.

Canoeing can be a fun activity when pursued in a group, with friends, or family members. The adventure provides an opportunity for strengthening bonds and establishing meaningful relationship. The number of people involved will determine the canoe size.




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