Calgary Outdoor Club +More - Events - Checklists - Canoeing
Questions about equipment? Send them to safety@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.Minimum When Canoeing With COC
Life Jacket (PFD) with Knife, Whistle, Firestarter Attached Snacks Water Insect Repellent Poncho/Rain Jacket *Sunscreen (which should be at least SPF 15 & applied 30 min ahead to be effective) Hat, Visor, and/or Sunglasses Quick Drying Clothing Water Shoes, Sport Sandals, or Old Tennis Shoes (That Won't Come Off In The Water)*Don't forget to put on sunblock under your arms and legs - these spots burn easily because of the reflection of the sun's rays on the water.
Additionally, What You Might Need When Going (Especially On Your Own)
One or More Buddies!!! Tell Someone at Home of Your Intended Route Flatwater or Whitewater Canoe Paddles (Perhaps Even a Spare One with Tie Down) Tie Down Rope or Straps Knee Pads or Seat Pads Waterproof Portage Packs, Dry Bags, and Pelican Boxes Rescue Ropes, Pulleys, Carabiners, and Slings Saw Bow/Stern Ropes Bailer with Attachment Clips Throwbags Repair Kit (Duct Tape, Awl, Wire, Epoxy, Fine Sandpaper) Compass/GPS Map, Map Case, and Tie Down Wetsuit** & Repair Adhesive Drysuit Swimsuit, Towel, Water Shoes/Sandals Paddling Gloves Helmet (If Appropriate) Whistle First Aid Kit in Waterproof Container (Signal Mirror, Flares, Notebook) Binoculars CameraIf Taking Your Dog Along
Perhaps you want to take your dog along on a flatwater canoe trip. You probably don't want to bring them along on any river with rapids beyond Class I.
Leash Water & Bowl Scooper & Bag Treats Food, Just in CaseThink we forgot something from one of our lists? Let us know.