Canoeing in Singapore

Singapore has a host of very interesting water sports activities that promises a great deal of excitement and entertainment to all. Canoeing in Singapore is one of these sports that have been steadily gaining popularity. The presence of tranquil and unruffled water in Singapore contributes to the development of this adventurous activity.

The various disciplines of Canoeing in Singapore are:

Sea Kayaking –The exploratory ventures into the coastlines and some of the Virgin Islands in Singapore is enjoyable.

Sprint and Marathon – It is a treat to watch the paddlers in the long canoes racing past each other through water at great speed.

Canoe Polo – This is an exciting game that is played between two teams comprising of 5 to 8 players and their aim is to score goals.

Whitewater – This is probably the most challenging aspect of Canoeing. In Singapore however, the absence of a rough river fails to pose any threatening challenge. The River Sungei Selangor is just suitable for beginners.

Founded in 1971, the Singapore Canoe Federation is committed to promoting Canoeing in Singapore. Their team of dedicated members strives to achieve safety standards and encourage participation.

At several popular tourist destinations in Singapore like the Changi Point, the East Coast Park and the Sentosa Island, there are a large number of private operators from whom you can hire canoes. Both single seater and double seater canoes are available from 9'o clock in the morning to 6'o clock in the evening. So be prepared for a lot of adventure and recreation while participating in Canoeing in Singapore.