Paddling near Deventer, Overijssel

Deventer sits on the Geldersche IJssel in Overijssel, a province threaded with rivers and canals. The IJssel itself is the dominant paddling water here — a large, relatively natural river with a gentle current, groynes that create pocket beaches, and regular barge traffic that demands attention. The Regge, a restored meandering river to the northwest, draws canoeists looking for quieter, wildlife-rich flatwater through open farmland.