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INKAS CANOE GUIDE A LARGER SPORTSMAN Sportsman 445 fill the gap between the Sportsman 400 and the larger Arkip 460. In a typical Linder way this boat has a very good manoeuvrability and seaworthiness that combines safety with speed in a perfect harmony. See our full range of Linder Aluminium boat products at www.linder.se Linder Aluminiumbåtar AB Kanotleden 5, SE-362 32 Tingsryd, Sweden Tel: +46 477 - 19 000 • Fax: +46 477 - 103 40 Webb: www.linder.se • E-mail: info@linder.se

Life is full of choices. It is also full of opportunities that require the making of decisions. Some choices and decisions are harder than others. However you approach the issues, we at Linder think it is wise to keep things “simple”. To think of yourself and what you really want. Today, we live in a world where there seems to be little tranquillity. We chase around, stressing and wearing ourselves out, forever consuming. Sometimes, it looks as if we are competing against each other and ourselves. The rat race rushes on and moments of relaxation seem fewer and less spontaneous. So much to...

We reason as follows: waterways (lakes, seas, quiet rivers, whatever) provide settings where we can find tranquillity, relaxation and perhaps even moments of “oneness with nature”. We think they can be the oases we need and that a canoe or a boat is a great way of enjoying them. It really is that simple! We make canoes and small boats in a material that lasts a long time. It is almost impossible to wear our canoes and boats out. They are also virtually maintenance-free. Not to mention light and strong. Thus, on the canoe side of the equation, we think that our Inkas models make the choosing...

.. INKAS – CANOE GUIDE “Perfection”

INKAS – CONTENTS Life is full of choices Happy canoeing Finding the correct equipment Produced by: www.wafodo.se Photos: Unless otherwise stated, Pelle Wahlgren and Ulf-Göran Wannerfeldt

FORM – FUNCTION – FINISH a young man chased the hens out of his parent’s barn and started to manufacture plastic boats. Only three years later, the first Inkas canoes were presented to an enthusiastic public. It was not long before demand considerably outstripped production. An alternative to plastic had to be found. In 1981, production of tensioned aluminium canoes began. Success was immediate. Such a revolutionary material in a product as ancient as a canoe was more than a happy combination. 12 Aluminium’s strength and low weight, combined with no maintenance requirements, made it ideal...

INKAS HAS THE ACCESSORIES TO MAXIMISE YOUR FREEDOM • THESE PONTOONS INCREASE STABILITY

INKAS IS LIGHT – A LITTLE EFFORT TAKES YOU A LONG WAY. INKAS IS ALSO UNSINKABLE – SAFETY IS AN INHERENT PART OF THE DESIGN

INKAS HOLDS A LOT – WHEN THE WHOLE FAMILY WANTS TO SHARE THE EXPERIENCE, EXTRA SEATS CAN BE FITTED

“EVEN IF YOU ARE EXPLORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS, CONTACT WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD CAN BE VALUABLE. More information on page 51 ”

“SWEDEN’S RIGHT OF PUBLIC ACCESS IS MORE THAN JUST A RIGHT, IT IS ALSO A DUTY.” More information on page 47

THE OUTDOOR LIFE – AN ADVENTURE Nowadays, there are masses of activities for anyone seeking fresh air and unspoilt nature. There are also lots of materials and accessories that make outdoor life a little easier. The outdoor life is whatever the individual chooses to make it. Help in making the choice is all around. This canoe guide is for those interested in the outdoor life in general and canoeing in particular. Canoeing brings everything together. Water, banks and shores, your surroundings are full of life yet delicate. Canoeing is a steady succession of experiences. Whether you wish to...

Especially for beginners, planning a tour in advance is well advised. Local tourist information centres have leaflets and maps for this purpose. Study the maps and route descrip- LAUNCHING: When putting the canoe in the water, have as little gear in it as possible. The canoe should preferably be parallel to the shore. tions carefully. Make local enquiries to find out if prolonged or extreme weather conditions The fittest person is best placed in the stern. For the most part, the canoe is steered from have had an effect on rapids and shallow waters. Also check if there are any nature...

THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT The canoes of long ago had wooden frames that were covered with skins or birch bark. Today, good canoes are light, strong and maintenance-free. Materials vary. However, since the 1970’s, aluminium has become dominant. It is a practical and environment-friendly material. Apart from paddles, canoeing requires little equipment. Nonetheless, there are many practical accessories that facilitate use and transport. Canoe lifejackets do not impede paddling. A canoe cart and bicycle towing assembly make transport easy. Good carts are light. Foldaway models are also available....

Canoeing is being part of nature – always be ready for the unexpected. Using “pack bins” for the gear in your canoe can be a very good idea. They protect their contents from water and are rather easy to rescue should they fall overboard. If you do not have any bins, ensure that your gear is correctly loaded and suitably protected from water. Because the human body cools quickly when wet, always have dry clothes readily to hand. Similarly, always have a waterproof matchstick box about you, not just in your gear. Especially when overnighting in a tent or under the stars, an inflatable...

prepared place for a fire, check local fire-lighting rules. It is also highly desirable to ask the landowner for permission and advice. Canoe party members must agree on hygiene arrangements and always bury the biodegradable results. When the camp is ready, prepare your meal. Sit down and enjoy. Listen to the sounds, Here is a rapid primer for those who have never cooked fresh fish. Kill the fish with a blow to the head (alternatively, simply cut it off). Working along the belly from the anus, open the fish up. Remove the internal organs. Open the fish out, season it to your taste, grill...