Canoeing Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Canoeing.

Canoeing

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Generally, in kayaking the body of the paddler is contained within the closed hull of a kayak, whereas a canoe is open from bow to stern.

Canoeing is popular in lakes, rivers and seas all over the world. Some popular areas include:

• Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Brisbane, Australia
• Hobart, Tasmania
• Wellington, New Zealand
• Taipei, Taiwan
• Lake Bracciano, Italy
• Helsinki, Finland
• Torbay, UK

Canoeing is an especially popular activity in the United States, with launch sites including:

• San Francisco
• Los Angeles
• Boston
• New York
• Hawaii
• Chicago
• Colorado

Common Injuries include:

• Muscle strain
• Bruising
• Cuts
• Tendonitis
• Muscle tears
• Head injuries
• Concussion
• Broken Bones
• Sprains

Canoe can be a very dangerous sport with a risk of drowning, hypothermia or even death.

If you injure your muscles while canoeing, it is best to rest for two or three days to avoid aggravating the injury.

Elevate the injured area and treat with ice packs to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

After a couple of days you can use heat pads to increase blood flow to the affected area.

Equipment:

There are a number of different paddles to suit the type of water you will be paddling on, such as touring, sea paddles, white water and surf.

There are safety essentials such as helmets are a must, as well as buoyancy aids for adults, children and even pets!

Pocket knives are also a good idea and come included with some throw bags which also contain rope.

Dry bags are good to have to keep all your essentials dry inside the kayak while you are paddling.

Useful Websites: Canoeing Wikipedia - British Canoe Union - Canoeing and Kayaking - Canoe England

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk