The canoeing trip duration can be determined using a calculator that uses the average speed of an average canoe in calm water. For experienced paddlers in average conditions, it should take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete a 5-mile trip. Factors affecting canoeing include the time it takes to canoe one mile, kayaking, and kayaking distances.
On average, it takes 15-20 minutes to kayak a mile, but this can vary significantly depending on kayak type and design (e.g. racing, touring, or fishing kayaks). A 5-mile kayaking trip should take around two and a half hours on calm waters, but unless you’re paddling flat-out, it may take longer.
An approachable speed for a fit paddler is 5 MPH, which is an approachable number for a fit paddler. However, factors like wind can affect the duration. Still water canoeing is comparable to hiking, with a 20-mile hike being doable but more challenging. A 10-mile canoe trip is more than 3.5 hours, with two people with a Kevlar canoe and two packs.
The ideal speed for a 5-mile kayaking trip is 2-3 kmhr for novices and 4-5 kmhr for intermediate paddlers. It is recommended to make 10-15 miles in the morning and then take a more leisurely pace after lunch with time to fish and swim. In ideal conditions, the average time needed to paddle a mile in a kayak will be around 20 to 30 minutes. However, real-life canoeing trips may take longer, with an average of 2-3 mph, resulting in 5-7 hours.
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