Kayaking is an exciting and rewarding outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. This introduction to kayaking will provide you with the basics of the sport, from the different types of kayaks and paddles to the safety considerations and techniques for maneuver
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving over water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation. Most kayaks have closed decks, although sit-on-top and inflatable kayaks are growing in popularity as well.