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In the end of November we are going an a 3 day canoeing trip with multiples obstacles where we have to get the canoe out of the water. As it is really cold at this time, we don't want to get wet boots/gear.
Are there any techniques or is there any gear that can help us out on getting out of the canoe without getting wet?
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In the end of November we are going an a 3 day canoeing trip with multiples obstacles where we have to get the canoe out of the water. As it is really cold at this time, we don't want to get wet boots/gear.
Are there any techniques or is there any gear that can help us out on getting out of the canoe without getting wet?
winter canoes wet-gear
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Charlie Brumbaugh
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I assume dry suits are out of the question?
– Chris H
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Any more info as to the nature of the obstacles? Where will you have to get out/in: beaches, brushes, rocks, ...?
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In the end of November we are going an a 3 day canoeing trip with multiples obstacles where we have to get the canoe out of the water. As it is really cold at this time, we don't want to get wet boots/gear.
Are there any techniques or is there any gear that can help us out on getting out of the canoe without getting wet?
winter canoes wet-gear
edited 5 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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asked 6 hours ago
Gistiv
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In the end of November we are going an a 3 day canoeing trip with multiples obstacles where we have to get the canoe out of the water. As it is really cold at this time, we don't want to get wet boots/gear.
Are there any techniques or is there any gear that can help us out on getting out of the canoe without getting wet?
winter canoes wet-gear
winter canoes wet-gear
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Charlie Brumbaugh
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asked 6 hours ago
Gistiv
373148
edited 5 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
42k14114240
asked 6 hours ago
Gistiv
373148
edited 5 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
42k14114240
edited 5 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
42k14114240
edited 5 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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42k14114240
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Gistiv
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asked 6 hours ago
Gistiv
373148
asked 6 hours ago
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373148
373148
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I assume dry suits are out of the question?
– Chris H
2 hours ago
Any more info as to the nature of the obstacles? Where will you have to get out/in: beaches, brushes, rocks, ...?
– Jan Doggen
44 mins ago
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I assume dry suits are out of the question?
– Chris H
2 hours ago
Any more info as to the nature of the obstacles? Where will you have to get out/in: beaches, brushes, rocks, ...?
– Jan Doggen
44 mins ago
1
1
I assume dry suits are out of the question?
– Chris H
2 hours ago
I assume dry suits are out of the question?
– Chris H
2 hours ago
Any more info as to the nature of the obstacles? Where will you have to get out/in: beaches, brushes, rocks, ...?
– Jan Doggen
44 mins ago
Any more info as to the nature of the obstacles? Where will you have to get out/in: beaches, brushes, rocks, ...?
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Getting out is not the hard part, it is getting in and going again without getting wet.
To get out:
If the beach is large enough come in sideways, lean away from shore to as you beach. when the canoe touches bottom on the shore. sit upright and you should be well grounded and close enough to step from canoe to shore while staying dry.
If the landing is narrow, move people as far back as practical, beach the front (bow) and then walk to the front to get out. If two people, the one in the back stabilizes while the one in front gets out. then the when out the front person drags the front of the canoe farther on shore.
To get in reverse above, but as you are moving from stable shore to rocking boat, it takes a bit more practice.
You might want to go to a local lake and practice, before your trip. Bring a change of clothes, just in case. This skill is best learned where getting wet and cold is not going to have a huge impact on the rest of your day or trip.
Additionally, roll up your pant legs before getting in or out, this will keep them dry. your bare leg drys faster then your pants. I usually wear water shoes that dry quickly if they do get wet rather then trying to wear heavy boots that will stay dry. Remember you may swimming in whatever clothes and shoes you are wearing, plan for both events.
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What kind of environment is the trip in? If you can find straight shores designed for mooring boats getting in and out dry should not be a problem. If the shores are all shallow and beach like the simplest solution would be to bring some rubber boots that can get wet.
It you can give any more details about what you're worried about, what your skill levels are, how many of you there are in what kind of canoe etc I can expand this answer.
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The guys in New Zealand make thermal underwear made from polypropylene - different material to the stuff that the fancy brands use. It's cheap, and it stays warm even when - not if - you get wet. Spent a couple of hours in a freezing NZ stream in a leaky wetsuit and two layers of that stuff: not a problem.
James Jenkins is right about bare legs = good, and heavy boots = bad , as I found out walking in Wales (UK). Boots are great until the water gets in - and it will - because then it can't get out and they take ages to dry.
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Ask your guide to pull the canoe up out of the water so you don't get wet.
Advice provided with respect to Occam and his razor.
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4 Answers
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4 Answers
4
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
5
down vote
Getting out is not the hard part, it is getting in and going again without getting wet.
To get out:
If the beach is large enough come in sideways, lean away from shore to as you beach. when the canoe touches bottom on the shore. sit upright and you should be well grounded and close enough to step from canoe to shore while staying dry.
If the landing is narrow, move people as far back as practical, beach the front (bow) and then walk to the front to get out. If two people, the one in the back stabilizes while the one in front gets out. then the when out the front person drags the front of the canoe farther on shore.
To get in reverse above, but as you are moving from stable shore to rocking boat, it takes a bit more practice.
You might want to go to a local lake and practice, before your trip. Bring a change of clothes, just in case. This skill is best learned where getting wet and cold is not going to have a huge impact on the rest of your day or trip.
Additionally, roll up your pant legs before getting in or out, this will keep them dry. your bare leg drys faster then your pants. I usually wear water shoes that dry quickly if they do get wet rather then trying to wear heavy boots that will stay dry. Remember you may swimming in whatever clothes and shoes you are wearing, plan for both events.
answered 3 hours ago
James Jenkins
16.4k658151
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up vote
5
down vote
Getting out is not the hard part, it is getting in and going again without getting wet.
To get out:
If the beach is large enough come in sideways, lean away from shore to as you beach. when the canoe touches bottom on the shore. sit upright and you should be well grounded and close enough to step from canoe to shore while staying dry.
If the landing is narrow, move people as far back as practical, beach the front (bow) and then walk to the front to get out. If two people, the one in the back stabilizes while the one in front gets out. then the when out the front person drags the front of the canoe farther on shore.
To get in reverse above, but as you are moving from stable shore to rocking boat, it takes a bit more practice.
You might want to go to a local lake and practice, before your trip. Bring a change of clothes, just in case. This skill is best learned where getting wet and cold is not going to have a huge impact on the rest of your day or trip.
Additionally, roll up your pant legs before getting in or out, this will keep them dry. your bare leg drys faster then your pants. I usually wear water shoes that dry quickly if they do get wet rather then trying to wear heavy boots that will stay dry. Remember you may swimming in whatever clothes and shoes you are wearing, plan for both events.
answered 3 hours ago
James Jenkins
16.4k658151
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Getting out is not the hard part, it is getting in and going again without getting wet.
To get out:
If the beach is large enough come in sideways, lean away from shore to as you beach. when the canoe touches bottom on the shore. sit upright and you should be well grounded and close enough to step from canoe to shore while staying dry.
If the landing is narrow, move people as far back as practical, beach the front (bow) and then walk to the front to get out. If two people, the one in the back stabilizes while the one in front gets out. then the when out the front person drags the front of the canoe farther on shore.
To get in reverse above, but as you are moving from stable shore to rocking boat, it takes a bit more practice.
You might want to go to a local lake and practice, before your trip. Bring a change of clothes, just in case. This skill is best learned where getting wet and cold is not going to have a huge impact on the rest of your day or trip.
Additionally, roll up your pant legs before getting in or out, this will keep them dry. your bare leg drys faster then your pants. I usually wear water shoes that dry quickly if they do get wet rather then trying to wear heavy boots that will stay dry. Remember you may swimming in whatever clothes and shoes you are wearing, plan for both events.
answered 3 hours ago
James Jenkins
16.4k658151
Getting out is not the hard part, it is getting in and going again without getting wet.
To get out:
If the beach is large enough come in sideways, lean away from shore to as you beach. when the canoe touches bottom on the shore. sit upright and you should be well grounded and close enough to step from canoe to shore while staying dry.
If the landing is narrow, move people as far back as practical, beach the front (bow) and then walk to the front to get out. If two people, the one in the back stabilizes while the one in front gets out. then the when out the front person drags the front of the canoe farther on shore.
To get in reverse above, but as you are moving from stable shore to rocking boat, it takes a bit more practice.
You might want to go to a local lake and practice, before your trip. Bring a change of clothes, just in case. This skill is best learned where getting wet and cold is not going to have a huge impact on the rest of your day or trip.
Additionally, roll up your pant legs before getting in or out, this will keep them dry. your bare leg drys faster then your pants. I usually wear water shoes that dry quickly if they do get wet rather then trying to wear heavy boots that will stay dry. Remember you may swimming in whatever clothes and shoes you are wearing, plan for both events.
answered 3 hours ago
James Jenkins
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answered 3 hours ago
James Jenkins
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James Jenkins
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What kind of environment is the trip in? If you can find straight shores designed for mooring boats getting in and out dry should not be a problem. If the shores are all shallow and beach like the simplest solution would be to bring some rubber boots that can get wet.
It you can give any more details about what you're worried about, what your skill levels are, how many of you there are in what kind of canoe etc I can expand this answer.
answered 4 hours ago
Monster
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up vote
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What kind of environment is the trip in? If you can find straight shores designed for mooring boats getting in and out dry should not be a problem. If the shores are all shallow and beach like the simplest solution would be to bring some rubber boots that can get wet.
It you can give any more details about what you're worried about, what your skill levels are, how many of you there are in what kind of canoe etc I can expand this answer.
answered 4 hours ago
Monster
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up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
What kind of environment is the trip in? If you can find straight shores designed for mooring boats getting in and out dry should not be a problem. If the shores are all shallow and beach like the simplest solution would be to bring some rubber boots that can get wet.
It you can give any more details about what you're worried about, what your skill levels are, how many of you there are in what kind of canoe etc I can expand this answer.
answered 4 hours ago
Monster
1,690613
What kind of environment is the trip in? If you can find straight shores designed for mooring boats getting in and out dry should not be a problem. If the shores are all shallow and beach like the simplest solution would be to bring some rubber boots that can get wet.
It you can give any more details about what you're worried about, what your skill levels are, how many of you there are in what kind of canoe etc I can expand this answer.
answered 4 hours ago
Monster
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answered 4 hours ago
Monster
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answered 4 hours ago
Monster
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answered 4 hours ago
Monster
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The guys in New Zealand make thermal underwear made from polypropylene - different material to the stuff that the fancy brands use. It's cheap, and it stays warm even when - not if - you get wet. Spent a couple of hours in a freezing NZ stream in a leaky wetsuit and two layers of that stuff: not a problem.
James Jenkins is right about bare legs = good, and heavy boots = bad , as I found out walking in Wales (UK). Boots are great until the water gets in - and it will - because then it can't get out and they take ages to dry.
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The guys in New Zealand make thermal underwear made from polypropylene - different material to the stuff that the fancy brands use. It's cheap, and it stays warm even when - not if - you get wet. Spent a couple of hours in a freezing NZ stream in a leaky wetsuit and two layers of that stuff: not a problem.
James Jenkins is right about bare legs = good, and heavy boots = bad , as I found out walking in Wales (UK). Boots are great until the water gets in - and it will - because then it can't get out and they take ages to dry.
answered 1 hour ago
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The guys in New Zealand make thermal underwear made from polypropylene - different material to the stuff that the fancy brands use. It's cheap, and it stays warm even when - not if - you get wet. Spent a couple of hours in a freezing NZ stream in a leaky wetsuit and two layers of that stuff: not a problem.
James Jenkins is right about bare legs = good, and heavy boots = bad , as I found out walking in Wales (UK). Boots are great until the water gets in - and it will - because then it can't get out and they take ages to dry.
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The guys in New Zealand make thermal underwear made from polypropylene - different material to the stuff that the fancy brands use. It's cheap, and it stays warm even when - not if - you get wet. Spent a couple of hours in a freezing NZ stream in a leaky wetsuit and two layers of that stuff: not a problem.
James Jenkins is right about bare legs = good, and heavy boots = bad , as I found out walking in Wales (UK). Boots are great until the water gets in - and it will - because then it can't get out and they take ages to dry.
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Ask your guide to pull the canoe up out of the water so you don't get wet.
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Ask your guide to pull the canoe up out of the water so you don't get wet.
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Welcome to The Great Outdoors SE. Please read the tour and check out what constitutes a good answer. This isn't a forum, so a humorous or sarcastic answer isn't productive.
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Ask your guide to pull the canoe up out of the water so you don't get wet.
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Ask your guide to pull the canoe up out of the water so you don't get wet.
Advice provided with respect to Occam and his razor.
answered 1 hour ago
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Welcome to The Great Outdoors SE. Please read the tour and check out what constitutes a good answer. This isn't a forum, so a humorous or sarcastic answer isn't productive.
– Gabriel C.
41 mins ago
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Welcome to The Great Outdoors SE. Please read the tour and check out what constitutes a good answer. This isn't a forum, so a humorous or sarcastic answer isn't productive.
– Gabriel C.
41 mins ago
Welcome to The Great Outdoors SE. Please read the tour and check out what constitutes a good answer. This isn't a forum, so a humorous or sarcastic answer isn't productive.
– Gabriel C.
41 mins ago
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I assume dry suits are out of the question?
– Chris H
2 hours ago
Any more info as to the nature of the obstacles? Where will you have to get out/in: beaches, brushes, rocks, ...?
– Jan Doggen
44 mins ago