Posts tagged: Whitewater

Kayaking 101

Kayaking 101For my first blog post on site I thought I’d cover some of the basics of Kayaking to help people that are looking to get started. The first thing you should know is that Kayaking is not hard to learn but it does take time to master. This means that you shouldn’t expect to be a pro right out of the gate but you will be able to get from one place to another.


The best way to get started with Kayaking is to go Kayaking as much as you possibly can. Like most sports, practice makes perfect and you shouldn’t reckon of Kayaking as being any different. To get started you don’t have to buy a kayak and can instead rent one from a local lake. Lakes also make a fantastic first kayaking destination since there is usually small or no current.… Read the rest

Monday June 27th, 2011 in , | No Comments »

5 Tips For Whitewater Rafting Novices

5 Tips For Whitewater Rafting NovicesDid you know that…

Whitewater rafting is becoming an increasingly well loved past time for thrill seekers. Many but fail to fully research their trip and the result can be at best one of failing to live up to expectations and at worst putting personal safety in danger. Here are my 5 top tips to ensure a pleased and a safe first time whitewater rafting experience.

Incoming search terms for the article:

Thursday April 15th, 2010 in , , , | 1 Comment »

Leaving A Whitewater Kayak Paddle Behind Is Dangerous

Leaving A Whitewater Kayak Paddle Behind Is DangerousYour time on the whitewater adventure of your life will be significantly better if you remember to bring your whitewater kayak paddle. This is a mistake I have made before as I set out on the raging waters without a paddle and without a life jacket. Errors like this could have cost me my life, but luckily my fellow rafters had brought ample kayak paddles and life jackets with them. We were able to embark on a fun and exciting adventure on white water. The lesson learned was, of course, that being prepared is the key component to plotting a perfect adventure vacation.

Incoming search terms for the article: