1. Part Three, Kayaking

2. The Basics A lot like canoeing, except there is only one person and you have a different oar. Many different ways kayaks can be used. More recent than canoes. If in waves, point kayak into them so you aren’t bowled over.

3. Kayaking Vs. Canoeing Kayaking differs from Canoeing in that a Canoe carries two or more people where a Kayak carries One and only sometimes more. The placement of crew members also differs with traditional kayaks having one person in the middle and canoes have one person in the stern and one in the bow. Kayaking is debatably easier since one person is in control of the direction but Canoeing can be seen as easier due to combined effort. Kayaks do not hold as much cargo as canoes but are faster. In the end it is really a matter of opinion and purpose.

4. To Paddle Lean back – This stabilizes the kayak. Grip the paddle – Hold paddle with both hands, over handed with thumbs underneath. It is recommended to line your knuckles with the upward blade (Tip of paddle). Pull and Push- You pull on one half of the paddle while pushing on the other and alternate as the blades enter and exit the water. This balances the work on both of your arms.

5. To Paddle Continued Do not lean too far forward as this strains your waist, back and shoulders. Eventually you will find a rhythm to the paddling and you will be able to paddle without thinking about it.

6. Turning the Kayak Turning the kayak is similar to turning a canoe. You paddle on the opposite side of which you wish to turn. Turning left = Paddle on right. Turning right = Paddle on left. To speed up turning place you paddle’s blade in vertically in the water on the side you want to turn on. This pulls the kayak around the paddle.

7. Types Of Kayaks Sea Kayaks – These kayaks are used for travelling across open bodies of water such as lakes, bays and oceans. These Kayaks have comfort for long journeys, eased straight line paddling and extra cargo capacity. White-water Kayaks – These kayaks are used for travelling on rivers that range from calm to actual White-water rapids. They are usually one person kayaks with great speed and manoeuvrability but aren’t very stable.

8. Types of Kayaks Continued Surf Kayaks – These kayaks feature three fins, flat hulls and hard edges. They are somewhat similar to surf boards. Recreation Kayaks – These are traditional kayaks which have a rudder, wide width for stability and are usually made of stability. Light Touring Kayak – These kayaks resemble Recreational Kayaks except that they are somewhat less stable, but move quicker due to being slimmer and have a larger cargo capacity.

9. Summary Kayaks are technically smaller, faster, one person canoes. They have a dual ended paddle. There are many different types of kayaks such as: Recreational kayaks, Sea kayaks, White- water kayaks, Surf kayaks and finally light touring kayaks. Choosing between kayaks and canoes is a matter of opinion and purpose. Kayaks are fast and manoeuvrable whereas canoes are stable and carry much more cargo.