Canoe
Trip Recommendations from Calvin Rustrum
Water level must be given special consideration
and, not surprisingly, it can not be described in maps like other
geographical features. A river that was a shallow rapid may, after
a season of heavy rainfall, be a roaring cascade that has to portaged.
Therefore, it is very important to have information on a canoe route,
which should not be thought of as ruining or diminishing the adventure
in the slightest.
To maintain a straight forward course, use
a pitch stroke. In essense, the paddle is put into the water with
the flat surface at a right angle to the side of the canoe. Gradually,
the paddle is turned towards the stern of the canoe. As the stroke
ends and the paddle is brought out of the water without resistance,
it is parallel to the side of the canoe.
Four simple items—waterproof matches,
a shealth knife, nylon leader, and small fishhooks can assure survival
in case of an accident where equipment and food is lost.
A canoe with camping equipment in it is more
stable than an empty one. The reason for this is the center of gravity
has been lowered and greatly counter balanced.
Youth taken on canoeing expeditions need to
be taught to be independent and able to deal with emergency situations
rather than using simple warning and constant lecture-like cautions.
Packing list of food and supplies (Besides
clothing and camping/canoe equipment) for two people for one week:
- Five loaves of bread
- Two pounds of butter
- Two pounds of shortening and oleomargarine
for cooking
- A fourth ounce of instant tea
- Twelve ounces of instant or ground coffee
- One pound of dry milk
- Two pounds of sugar
- One-and-a-half dozen eggs
- Three pounds of bacon
- One-and-a-fourth pounds of fresh steak
- One pound of freeze-dried steak
- Two-and-a-half pounds of ham
- One pound of sauage, cured, bologna, etc.
- Three cans of canned meat
- Two pounds of cheese, fresh and cheese spread
- Three cans of canned beans, with pork, weiners,
or hamburgers
- Five pounds of fresh vegetables
- A half-pound of citrus fruit powder
- Four envelopes of dry soup mixes
- One pound of peanut butter
- Two pounds of dried fruit
- Two pounds of jam
- Two pounds of oatmeal
- Two pounds of pancake flour
- Two pounds of biscuit mix
- One pound of crackers
- Two pounds of cookies
- Three pound so fresh, raw potatoes
- One pound of instant potatoes
- One pound of fresh, raw onions
- A half-ouce of pepper
- A jar of mustard
- A pound of salt
- A jar of pickles
- Two rolls of toilet paper
- One roll of paper towels
- One large box of matches
