All about Kayaking

You will love this wonderful and exciting sport that will keep you and your whole family healthy for many years to come. It is called Kayaking! The kayak was derived from the Eskimo canoe and was originally made of sealskin stretched over a framework of driftwood or whalebone. The entire craft was completely covered except where the paddler sits. Primarily used as a hunting canoe, the kayak is propelled by a double-bladed paddle. Even today the kayak is used extensively in ice-jambed waters because of its maneuverability. Kayaking has been featured as part of the Olympic games since 1936. The paddler generally wears a waterproof skin-shirt that is laced to the craft, which allows him to turn all the way over without sinking. The paddler sits down in the cockpit of the kayak with feet pointed forward. The cockpit may be sealed off with a spray skirt. The spray skirt usually prevents water from entering the kayak in the even it should capsize. Imagine yourself in a kayak gliding effortlessly on still water through a beautiful green valley where the river then pours into a sandy cove and an endless reach of ocean and sky outline the horizon. Many kayakers of all ages experience this serene scene when exploring the waterways. Kayaking has been done as a recreational sport since the early 70's all over the world including some very wild and remote places. Many folk love the adrenaline rush when charging down a challenging river full of rapids and waterfalls. This is only for the brave of heart, not recommended as something you would take small children on. Kayaking will dramatically improve and enrich your life both from a mental and physical perspective. You don't have to charge down a whitewater river to enjoy this great sport. Many folks choose to frequent quiet local ponds, lakes, protected coastlines, and lazy rivers and streams. Kayaks come in all shapes and sizes and you are advised to rent one first if you are a beginner to see if this is a sport you would like to spend more of your time and money on. Terry Price is a regular author to- http://www.inflatable-boats-kayak-supplies.com/kayaks.html where you can learn more about kayaking and various types.