canoe tipping question

pcmc · 09-08-2011, 08:29 PM

We have just bought our first used canoe and went exploring over Labor Day weekend. What A Blast! We had so much fun.

After reading the thread about "2 kayakers overturned in Meredith", I don't want to alarm anyone... My question is... what would you suggest I do to, purposly, close to shore, tip the canoe with us in it to give all of us a little experience as to what to expect if it should tip over on accident. I want my kids (and my wife and I)to know what to do, before, so there is less panic. I want to know if the canoe will sink out of site, or is it possible to up right. Also test the PFD's, just float around with them on, make sure they work well as designed.
I haven't researched this yet so any advice very much appreciated.

I'm concerned with people off in the distance see a canoe go over and calling for a rescue, is there a right way to practice over turning, any protocal?

I take critisism well so feel free to lay it on.

09-08-2011, 08:29 PM	#1
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	canoe tipping question We have just bought our first used canoe and went exploring over Labor Day weekend. What A Blast! We had so much fun. After reading the thread about "2 kayakers overturned in Meredith", I don't want to alarm anyone... My question is... what would you suggest I do to, purposly, close to shore, tip the canoe with us in it to give all of us a little experience as to what to expect if it should tip over on accident. I want my kids (and my wife and I)to know what to do, before, so there is less panic. I want to know if the canoe will sink out of site, or is it possible to up right. Also test the PFD's, just float around with them on, make sure they work well as designed. I haven't researched this yet so any advice very much appreciated. I'm concerned with people off in the distance see a canoe go over and calling for a rescue, is there a right way to practice over turning, any protocal? I take critisism well so feel free to lay it on.