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Sporting across water has been a popular activity for a long time. One that has grown quickly in popularity has been kayaking. This is the sport or activity where people use kayaks to paddle across the water. There are many different types of kayaks and kayaking experiences, which can be found on just about any waterway throughout the... more »
Freestyle kayaking, also known as playboating, is a form of extreme whitewater boating. In a kayak, a paddler performs a variety of tricks, turns, flips or moves in a given space against rushing water. In freestyle kayaking competitions, the objective is to travel a specified length while performing different moves, each scored with... more »
Choosing an appropriate location for kayaking is just as important as having the appropriate gear and safety equipment. The right location can give you a day filled with fun and good times, while the wrong location can seem more like work than kayaking. Here is how to choose appropriate kayaking locations. more »
For those looking for a thrill, try combining the sport of kayaking with the rush of white-water rafting, and you have extreme kayaking. Men and women dare-devils race through raging waters and plunge over steep cliffs and waterfalls for an exhilarating ride. This sport is not for the faint of heart, nor for those with a weak body, as... more »
Kayaking injuries most commonly injure areas such as the upper extremities--the shoulders down to the hand areas. Back injuries are also common. Kayakers are also vulnerable to skin damage such as sunburns and blisters. Infections can also be acquired, especially when the kayaker is in contact with contaminated water. And since... more »
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Kayaking is a fun water activity you can enjoy with a group or on your own. You can float through a calm serene afternoon on smooth waters or have... more »
Ocean kayaking is an old and popular sport. It is for those with a bit of experience kayaking on rivers and lakes. Ocean kayaking takes special... more »
Kayaking is a sport of varied benefits. Typically, within a day or two you can learn the basic skills necessary to kayak that will offer you a... more »
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Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is generally differentiated from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is defined by the International Canoe Federation (the world sanctioning body) as a boat where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle. Almost all kayaks have big decks, however, there are many sit-on-top kayaks, and these boats are growing in popularity. A canoe is defined as a boat where the paddler faces forward and sits or kneels in the boat, using a single bladed paddle. Canoes can be closed deck or open deck.
Whitewater kayaking involves taking a kayak down rapids. Sea kayaking, sometimes referred to as Ocean Kayaking, involves taking kayaks out on to the ocean or other open water e.g., a lake. Sea kayaking can involve short paddles with a return to the starting point or "put-in" or expeditions covering many miles and days. Kayaking of all kinds has continued to increase in general popularity through the 1990s and early 21st century.
Kayaks are classified by their intended use. There are six primary classifications: polo, slalom, whitewater, surf, touring/expedition, light touring/day tripping and general recreation. From these primary classifications stem many sub-classes. For example, a fishing kayak is simply a general recreation kayak outfitted with features and accessories that make it an easier kayak from which to fish. A creek kayak is a certain type of whitewater kayak, designed to handle narrow gully type rivers and falls. Also within these classifications are many levels of performance which further separate the individual models. In other words, not all touring kayaks handle the same.
There are two major configurations of kayaks: "sit on tops" which, as the name suggests, involves sitting on top of the kayak in an open area, and "cockpit style" which involves sitting with the legs and hips inside the kayak read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayaking
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