Canoeing

Canoeing is the use of a canoe or a kayak for moving across water with a paddle. Canoeing can be competitive or recreational.

Canoeing on a mangrove river:
Mangrovemelontaa


Recreactional canoeing

Canoe camping is an activity that resembles backpacking. The touring happens usually on sea, lakes, or rivers with a kayak or a open canoe. The goal is to spend time outdoors, go camping, and to enjoy the landscape.

Fitness kayaking is a sport that involves paddling in smooth waters, usually with special fitness kayaks.

Canoe sailing combines paddling and sailing by adding a mast and a sail to open-top canoes. There are also closed sail canoes. Canoe sailing is also a competitive sport.

Instructional videos

Guide to canoeing (in Finnish)