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Canoe Parts 101

Hey guys. Welcome to Canoe Parts 101 with Andy.

Starting at the back of the boat, we have our stern plate and grab handle to help us carry and lift the canoe, followed by the stern seat where the person steering goes.

Moving forward, we have a thwart, and that's gonna give us lateral stability so the canoe doesn't cave in on itself.

After the thwart, we have the yoke. The yoke’s pretty much like a thwart with a carved-out space so you can put the canoe on your shoulders.

On either side of the boat, we have the gunwales, made of vinyl-coated aluminum to help protect your hands and protect the boat itself.

Moving down the boat, we have our bow seat — that’s where the front paddler sits — followed by another grab handle and another deck plate.

To complete the parts of your canoe, that’s your full walkthrough! For more canoe information, visit us in store at our Calgary & Edmonton locations, send us a message through our socials, or give us a call at YYC: (403)288-9283 | YEG: (780)463-4892.