The ancestor of our boats...

The ancestor of our boats... All forms of canoe polo that I was writing about further were played outdoors (lakes, ponds, rivers). The firs wooden canoe that looks a bit similar to boats that we use today was designed for children to teach them how to paddle in indoor pools. It was made by Keeble of England’s National Schools Sailing Association. Few years later Alan Byde of The British Canoe Union build a similar kayak of glass-reinforced plastic. This cind of material was just comming into common use for boat hulls. The design was called BAT – “bath” or Baths Advanced Trainer. This boat gave a new shape for canoe polo that could been played indoor by adults and as well by children. First England national championships were held in 1971 and the sport became popular in France and Australia by the end of dacade.