A gentle breeze ruffles through my hair as I stand on the shore watching the light slowly fade from the sky. It is a warm evening but the air is always better by the open water. My canoe is fully loaded and ready for an overnight stay a few kilometers downwind. I am waiting for the rest of our group to arrive so that we can wander into the sunset together. This is my first canoe-camping experience. It appeals to me because it is close to home, of short duration, and relat