jjjds1999 wrote on Dec 30^th, 2010 at 4:48pm:

I would love to canoe if I wasn't too chicken to get in one.

I wouldn't let my lack of experience stop me JJ. What you need is some good old fashioned instruction. I find audio visual very helpful. Observe the proper entry method.
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All kidding aside, welcome aboard as Old Salt would say. You will find a lot about camping here on this site as well as canoeing. Who knows, with proper encouragement maybe we'll get you out yet ;).