The great thing about a half day canoeing adventure is how easy it is to just go. Unlike a full day of paddling which requires a bit more planning to make sure you have the food you’ll need for a longer adventure and are ready for whatever the weather may throw at you later in the day, a half day splash doesn’t need much thought beyond looking out the window and seeing what the sky above has in store for you.

You don’t need to know any technical terms to be able to enjoy canoeing, but if you want to sound like you know what you’re talking about then start with this handy guide.