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Canoe / Kayak

Canoe / Kayak

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Canoeing and kayaking are two separate disciplines with different boat designs and paddling techniques. At the Olympics there are both flatwater sprint and whitewater slalom events. Time spent in nature, physical strength and technical skill all develop together.

Benefits
  • Upper body strength
  • Core stability
  • Balance
  • Nature awareness
  • Coordination
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersBackArmsCore

Supporting Muscles

ChestAbdominals

Fitness Components

strengthbalancecoordinationendurance
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
High
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
9

Up to age 9

Basic technique on flat water, play-based

12

Up to age 12

Sprint training, club

16

Up to age 16

Choosing between the slalom and sprint categories

A Family Sports Background Helps
Canoeing: Boat handling and paddling technique are easily passed on

Starting age

Ages 7+ (ideal: 9)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 8–12 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,800 – TRY 5,000

Equipment
Life Jacket₺600–1,500
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Helmet₺400–1,200
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Clothing (Drysuit)₺1,500–4,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Kano Federasyonu

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Canoe / Kayak Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Canoeing? Canoeing on Flatwater and Whitewater

An introduction to canoeing, types of boats and basic paddling techniques

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What Is Canoeing? How It's Done and the Rules

A PE lesson: the rules, equipment and basics of canoeing

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