| Kayaking is a fun and exciting sport that is suitable for | | | | The great thing about a kayak is that you can easily |
| nearly everyone. You can kayak in smooth waters, | | | | bring gear with you if you plan to take a trip. Any gear |
| white water or the ocean. All offer their own unique | | | | can be stored in the kayak with you as long as it's |
| pleasures and challenges. Kayaking is not a difficult | | | | placed in waterproof bags, and your kayak is light |
| sport that requires a great deal of time and effort to | | | | enough to be toted for short distances. With a one |
| learn, although experience or an experienced | | | | man tent, a sleeping bag and some food, toiletries and |
| companion is necessary for white water and ocean | | | | water, you can be set for a wonderful weekend |
| kayaking. There are also two person kayaks, which | | | | outdoors. |
| allows for even beginners to experience all the thrills of | | | | Depending on the type of water you will be kayaking |
| a more challenging waterway in a safer way. | | | | in, your equipment needs are pretty minimal. You can |
| Kayaking, even on calm water, burns a lot of calories | | | | rent a kayak and paddle from a number of places |
| and is great for your core muscles as well as your | | | | near most water recreational areas and only need a |
| shoulders and back. Staying upright requires you to | | | | long sleeve shirt, hat, pants that allow for movement, |
| engage your core muscles for balance, while paddling | | | | sunscreen with a bug repellent, sunglasses and water |
| on both sides gives you an even amount of | | | | socks. The clothes and shoes should be made of a |
| movement with the shoulders and upper back. | | | | material that breathes well and dries quickly. Rougher |
| Combine your kayaking with some hiking and you get | | | | water and the open ocean require heavier duty gear, |
| a full body workout while you enjoy nature and the | | | | since you may roll or be out for an extended amount |
| fresh air. | | | | of time. |