| To quickly and easily master getting into and out of a canoe without
getting wet, remember the following important points: |
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Keep your center of gravity low, and move slowly and deliberately. |
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Transfer your weight slowly from shore to the bottom center of
the canoe. |
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Board your canoe directly into your paddling position whenever
possible. |
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For maximum control and stability, kneel in canoes, even if they
have seats. |
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To get out of a canoe, reverse these steps. |
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Boarding |
Launching |
| Capsizing |
| If you should capsize the canoe, relax and make contact with the
canoe with your hands. Stay upside-down while you extract feet
and legs from the canoe, then surface maintaining contact with
the canoe. Keep your eyes open. |
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This is an excerpt from the Washington State Boating Safety Officers
Association website.
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