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Kayaking Basics

Types Of Kayaking  -  Flatwater Kayaking

 

 

Flatwater kayaking is easier to learn than any other type of kayaking It’s the type of kayaking that you should start with if you're new to the activity.

It can take place on almost any body of water so long as it’s an area that is sheltered from the wind and any major waves.

This is also the safest type of kayaking since it generally only takes place during calm conditions when there are no major obstacles to make kayaking difficult.

Some rivers are calm enough that you can take a flatwater kayaking tour that will take more than a day, as well, though those tours are a bit rare.

No matter what type of kayaking you intend to do in the future, flatwater kayaking is where everything starts. In fact, if you're going to learn how to whitewater kayak, you're going to need to learn flatwater kayaking first.

 

 

Flatwater Kayaking Video's

Flatwater Kayak

Flatwater Kayak - How To Paddle

Flatwater Kayaking Paddle Technique

 

 

 


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