Given how far this forum has continually drifted (with thinly veiled purpose) away from canoes, and canoe tripping, might as well post a whimsical way to "paddle" an almost canoe. It seems everyone is colouring outside the lines anyway.
Here's an interesting article about using canoes to (re)connect people with water.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/canoe-lending-hamilton-1.6470158