Staying near the shore when paddling upstream reduces the impact of the current, while staying in the middle when paddling downstream helps avoid obstacles and benefits from the current.
When paddling a canoe upstream, staying near the shore is advised to minimize the effect of the current and make paddling easier. When canoeing downstream, it's safer to stay in the middle to avoid obstacles near the shore and take advantage of the current to assist in the paddling process.
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