THE OUTDOORS, ANOTHER WORD FOR FREEDOM

Living in the outdoors has always come naturally to man. At first it was a way of life. We are all descended from nomads, who were constantly on the move, looking for food and a place to shelter.

During the period since man became settled, hunting and fishing have been natural complements to our efforts to provide food. There are few people today who live anything like our ancestors used to do. "Professional" outdoor people, hunters, fishingman and women and explorers are few of them. The rest of us look to the outdoors for our well-being. When we consider our historic past, it isnĄt difficult to realise that life outdoors is not just a pleasant pastime. Living outdoors is something we need to do sometimes, to satisfy our genetic inheritance. There are masses of activities for anyone seeking fresh air and countryside. There is also plenty of equipment and material to make life easier in the outdoors.

Life outdoors is what you make of it yourself and there is plenty of help available today to make it an unforgettable experience. Canoeing is one form of many. Canoeing is also one of the most varying forms, where you are moving in several elements. Some say that canoeing and rambling are the nearest one can come to life as our ancestors new it. Perhaps that is why canoeing is so popular.