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How Would I Go About Canoeing From Manchester to Hertfordshire Using Canals?

I own two canoes, and all going to plan, this summer 4 of us will be canoeing down to Herts from Manchester. It is physically do-able using canals. But we're wondering what laws/ licences would hold us back?
Obviously this is going to take a lot of planning but i was just wondering if anyone could outline the details about how to go about it.
i.e. what water licence would we need? are we even allowed to do it?
etc

thankyou
thankyou!

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What'S the Difference Between Outrigger Canoe and Regular Canoe?

I'm thinking of renting a canoe for the first time on a camping trip this summer and before the trip. There is a local event of outrigger canoeists' open house, and I'm wondering going to that and looking at the outrigger canoe helps me in anyway to learn how to paddle a regular canoe. Are they totally different and will I be better off reading books about canoeing? or will this be a good opportunity?
Is the way to paddle on respective boats the same or different?

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Canoeing??

ok so there is this guy that i really like and he wants me to go canoeing with him and his friends.Im so nervous.I've never been canoeing before..whats it like?Does it go fast,will it tip over?Do you get soaking wet?I keep picturing it to be like what you see on tv..goin thru all the rough water and down slopes and stuff?I know this all sounds stupid..but i know nothing about it..someone plz tell me about it.......

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What Kind of Canoe Do I Need for River With Rapids?

I'm going on a trip this year and am needing a canoe to use on the White River. I hear that there are some pretty good rapids on this river so I'm needing a canoe that can withstand this type of stress. Can anyone suggest what kind of canoe I should buy, length and cost of this particular type of canoe ? I have roughly 0 to spend total. I would also be interested in how to obtain a canoe for this price. I have friends that tell me to try canoe rentals for their used and out of service canoes. Is this a good idea ?

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