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Navigation Google Earth - http://earth.google.com A great supplement to topographical maps for trip planning. On line topographical maps ftp://ftp2.cits.rncan.gc.ca/pub/canmatrix/ Safety Canoeing can be one of the most relaxing, peaceful activities imaginable but what you don't know can hurt you and it's difficult for beginners to imagine some hazards that veterans have learned about from experience. The best approach is take a few trips with experienced, knowledgeable paddlers. Lowhead Dams: The Drowning Machine - http://www.sailingbreezes.com/sailing_breezes_current/articles/march06/damm.htm Canoeists continue to die needlessly in low head dam accidents. Here's an article that could save your life! Water levels http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/formnav.asp?lang=0 Real time hygrometric data: so you'll know the water levels for your next canoe trip Books Great Heart: The History of a Labrador Adventure by James West Davidson, John Rugge Path of the Paddle by Bill Mason Song of the Paddle by Bill Mason - Both Mason books have been around for a while but the information on the art of canoeing is timeless. Any of Kevin Callan's books - A writer and avid canoeist who doesn't take himself too seriously Hap Wilson's guidebooks Videos Path of the Paddle, Solo and Doubles Whitewater by Bill Mason Waterwalker by Bill Mason Song of the Paddle by Bill Mason All of the above and more are available from VKH canoeists. Why not host a movie night at your house?
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