Canoe Articles How To Carry A Canoe Canoe / Canoë CANOE offers the latest in Canadian and international news, sports, entertainment, and original online content. Most water resorts don't leave the canoe tied to the harbor. It's left a few yards from the shore or near the rental shop so it isn't damaged by the elements. So those who want to rent it or have decided to bring one to the lake should know the proper way of carrying the boat to avoid causing any damages. The first step is to make sure there is nothing inside the canoe. Although it is made out of aluminum or plastic, one man can't carry it so two or three people should help out and bring it to the water. Canadian Rivers Adventure Co Wilderness canoe trips, national certification programs and more…. One person should stand at the center of the canoe and make sure it is even with the shoulder yoke. The other people who are on the opposite ends should help roll the boat on the side so one side is against the legs. It should be turned around so the inside of the canoe is on top of everyone's head. This is done by bending the knees and then leaning back until it arrives to the desired position. This is where the upper and lower body has to work together. The group should push up with one knee and then use the upper arms to hoist it into the air. Since it is quite hard to carry it the whole way, the yoke should then be dropped to the shoulder and then everyone should walk closely to the water. Sevylor Canoes, Kayaks to 40% off Spring sale 11ba on entire stock of Sevylor brand inflatables. Up to 40% off inflatable boats, kayaks, ski towables, pool boats, pool toys, pool accessories and more. Fast shipping. After going on the canoeing trip, the same thing that was done in bringing it to the water should be done while going back to shore. The group can rest for a while and leave the canoe with the inside facing the ground so all the water will be drained out. After 30 minutes or an hour and the group is fully rested, it is time to once again lift the boat by resting the yoke on everyone's shoulders then carry it back to the shop or the car. Those who brought it from the home should tie it down properly so it doesn't move while traveling on the road. The Canoe - $14.47 Save big on over 250,000 book titles at clearance prices. Find all the new best sellers priced below Amazon. Overstock.com, your online outlet. Canoes are huge investments since the cheapest one around goes for $2,000. Those who enjoy canoeing should know to carry and take care of it so it can be used for many years before it is thrown out and replaced with a new one. Ainuddin Mohamad is the Webmaster of the Online Reading Center at http://onlinereadingcenter.com which features online reading resources.