Canoeing
has progressed rapidly as a sport over the past decade. This online
guide has also developed at a rapid pace and represents an ongoing
work developed around the knowledge and good practice of many
paddlers based in the NW of England. It is not meant as a definitive
guide or manual but rather as a pointer to good practice and is
designed to inform and inspire everone interested in the sport
of canoeing and kayaking, regardless of gender, age or physical
ability.
The generic term `canoeing` continues to be used to describe the
activities involved with any small craft propelled by a paddle.
The term `kayak`, however, has been employed wherever it is important
to distinguish this type of craft.