In a canoe, the paddler kneels on one knee with the other leg forward and foot flat on the floor of the boat. They use a single-bladed paddle on one side of the boat to propel the boat forward. Unlike a kayak, a canoe doesn't have a rudder so is steered entirely by the paddle. Canoes are generally slower than kayaks.

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According to the rules of ICF, a C1 canoe must have a maximum length of 5.2m and a minimum weight of 14 kg. C1 canoes are often more narrow than their K1 counterparts.

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The term "canoeing" can often be used to describe both canoeing and kayaking, especially in parts of Europe.

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WHAT IS A C1 Canoe made from?

 

Modern canoes are generally made of lightweight composite materials such as carbon fibre and fibreglass.

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HOW STABLE IS A C1 Canoe?

 

Like a K1 kayak, C1 canoes are very unstable and should only be paddled on flat water.

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