If you have an adult in each canoe I wouldnt sweat it. Like Wayne said water is only 8 to 10 inches deep. Just go over it straight on. after u get over it and look back it will seem silly to have worried about it. BUT ALWAYS GOOD TO BE SAFE. I can remember 2 spots where the creek narrows up and current could push ya against a tree, but you can see it way ahead of time so a few good strokes of the paddle and you are by it. Have fun I have taken my daughter in a canoe on this float since she was 4 and never felt unsafe.