Question 1

What is Canoerang Cooperative?

Accepted Answer

Canoerang is a social-economy cooperative that promotes non-motorized canoeing to protect and slowly enjoy nature. We run canoe experiences and education, plogging (paddling clean-ups), and make the folding canoe "My Canoe".

Question 2

How can I become a member?

Accepted Answer

Reach out through the form on our Contact page and we will guide you through the membership process. The cooperative is open to everyone.

Question 3

Where can I try canoeing?

Accepted Answer

We operate on lakes near the Seoul metropolitan area (such as Banwol Lake). Contact us for current schedules and locations.

Question 4

What is "My Canoe"?

Accepted Answer

My Canoe is a folding canoe made by our partner company, My Canoe Inc. It measures about 4.3m when unfolded, packs down to a 90×60cm box that fits in a car trunk, and takes just 5 minutes to set up. It was Korea's first PP-material folding canoe, and comes in Solo (1-seat), Duo (2-seat), and Angler (fishing) models.

Question 5

Where can I buy My Canoe?

Accepted Answer

You can purchase it from the manufacturer My Canoe Inc.'s official site (mycanoe.co.kr). Canoerang is also setting up its own sales channel — contact us for the latest information.

Question 6

How can I join the plogging (canoe clean-up) activity?

Accepted Answer

We regularly paddle out to collect litter from lake and river surfaces. Contact us if you would like to join — no prior canoeing experience is required.

Question 7

Who is the canoe education program for?

Accepted Answer

We run nature and ecology education programs designed for the wellbeing and healing of young people and vulnerable groups, and we welcome partnerships with organizations.

Question 8

How do I inquire about business partnerships or sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

Please use the form on our Contact page for partnership or sponsorship inquiries. As a social cooperative, our proceeds are reinvested into the local community and the canoeing culture movement.

Question 9

How durable is My Canoe?

Accepted Answer

It is built to withstand up to 20,000 fold cycles without issue, lasting 10+ years. It is manufactured by our partner company My Canoe Inc., which holds German TÜV safety certification and patents in Korea and the US.

Waking sleeping lakes,
one slow paddle at a time

What we do

Plogging — cleaning the water by canoe

Canoe experiences & a canoeing platform

Canoe education

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in Touch

Membership

Canoe experience & education

Partnership & sponsorship

Other inquiries

How can we help?

Reach out anytime — we'd love to hear from you

Waking sleeping lakes,one slow paddle at a time