[recycled sixtie]

Is a canoe safe? Depends on the operator(s). One time we were in northern Ontario in the middle of the lake. Out of nowhere comes a power boat and creates a big bow wave. We had to turn quickly into the waves to avoid getting swamped. In hindsight we should have been hugging the shore.

Second time this time with the first wife. Had a few days in Northern Ontario. Had to come back coz we had to work in a couple of days. Tried one day to paddle back to shore in Rock Lake(Algonquin Nat'l Park). Too rough. Had to turn back and camp another night. Tried another day and the waves were almost as high. Headed into the waves and the water was just about swamping us. Hugged the shore line and fortunately reached the dock without incident. Canoe like we had needed those canvas covers to prevent water coming in. There are safer ways to travel on water than an open canoe.

Guy