The problem I find with 2 man canoes is that, in windy conditions, they are very difficult to control if seated in the rear. They just get pushed around too much with the light front. If seated in the front, they are very difficult to turn. If you were to kneel in the middle, you wouldn't have a seat and many canoes would be too wide to comfortably paddle. I don't have experience with smaller canoes that may be better suited for a single occupant.
