A big hello from sunny Devon!
I have been looking into ways to get the family (wife and kids - 3 & 8) out onto the water for a bit of exercise, fresh air and away from technology. We have hired canoes a few times and have loved every second of it.
So far we are just going down the Exeter Ship Canal - stopping off at Double Locks for a pint and once failing to make it to Turf Locks! - on still water for a bit of experience but I would love to have the freedom to go out as and when I please and really want to try the river Dart.
So, after all that, my question would be what would the recommendation be for buying a canoe large enough to fit the family + a few essential supplies, mainly dry clothes for the kids?
It seems to me that 4 seat canoes such as the ones we have been hiring are extremely tough to find (or am I just not looking hard enough!)?
I know one of the rental places near me will be selling their end of season canoes, they are a bit battered but I'm always up for a project! However I have no idea what make they are.
I have been looking into ways to get the family (wife and kids - 3 & 8) out onto the water for a bit of exercise, fresh air and away from technology. We have hired canoes a few times and have loved every second of it.
So far we are just going down the Exeter Ship Canal - stopping off at Double Locks for a pint and once failing to make it to Turf Locks! - on still water for a bit of experience but I would love to have the freedom to go out as and when I please and really want to try the river Dart.
So, after all that, my question would be what would the recommendation be for buying a canoe large enough to fit the family + a few essential supplies, mainly dry clothes for the kids?
It seems to me that 4 seat canoes such as the ones we have been hiring are extremely tough to find (or am I just not looking hard enough!)?
I know one of the rental places near me will be selling their end of season canoes, they are a bit battered but I'm always up for a project! However I have no idea what make they are.