| Before you begin kayaking, making a decision on the | | | | If you intend kayaking with your kids or pets, |
| proper mode of strikes will also have a bearing on the | | | | remember to opt for the tondom kayak with three |
| way you are kayaking and this will also have much to | | | | sitting spaces. Your kid or pet should be placed at the |
| do on the equipments you opt for. If you are | | | | middle so that you can exert control over their |
| considering kayaking equipments, always think of the | | | | activities. Always commit to memory that their safety |
| tandom kayak. Remember that this is very appropriate | | | | is of equal importance. But if you take on a tondom |
| if you intend going kayaking with your kids or even | | | | kayak with two sitting spaces, you should make sure |
| with your pets. The tandom kayak should also be | | | | that your kid or pet is positioned at the front. You |
| opted for as the best tool if you intend kayaking with | | | | should always keep a watchful eye on them. If you |
| others and especially if any member of your team is | | | | are kayaking alone, make sure you sit in the middle. |
| an expert kayaker. | | | | This is the only position in which you can be able to |
| Positioning yourself and your fellow kayakers is very | | | | attain maximum and complete control of the kayak. |
| important if you intend succeeding or enjoying the best | | | | Onward Progress By Means Of a Canoe Paddle |
| of kayaking. You should always position the most | | | | Before you get into the waters, you should know that |
| experienced kayaker at the rear or back seat. This is | | | | without any form of effectual communication and |
| because he or she who sits in this position should be | | | | team spirit, you are bound not to have a good |
| responsible in deciding on the direction of your kayak. | | | | kayaking lesson or experience. For this reason, all the |
| And of course, the most experienced kayaker should | | | | other members of the kayaking team should always |
| be privileged to sit on this position. Also commit to | | | | sit in a position that they can easily turn on either sides |
| memory that there should be a blend between the | | | | of the kayak to talk to whoever sits on the back seat. |
| more experienced kayakers and the learners. The | | | | Remember that those at the front should serve as the |
| learner can only become experienced through some | | | | eyes of the kayak. They should be able to guide those |
| lessons or advice from the expert. You should also | | | | behind or warn them of any imminent danger. |
| deicide to start your lesson somewhere that you can | | | | It is also good to make sure that there are no clashes |
| benefit from a lot of experiences. Therefore, always | | | | between the paddles of each kayaker. This will mean |
| consider more difficult waters. | | | | that the paddlers sitting in front should always make |
| What Else Should Be Used To Decide On Any | | | | use of the C-stroke or paddling on one side of the |
| Seating Position? | | | | kayak should be preferable. Remember that there is |
| There are so many other aspects to consider who | | | | no way in which an efficient C-stroke can be achieved |
| positioning the kayakers in a tandom kayak. You | | | | without the use of good paddles. |
| should begin by positioning the most muscular or | | | | Holding the paddles is also an important feature to |
| stronger kayaker at the back seat. Remember that | | | | every kayaking lesson. The paddlers at the front |
| you will need this strength to move and control the | | | | should also place the paddles on the right side of the |
| kayak. Secondly, you should make sure that you | | | | kayak. You should hold the paddle with your left hand |
| position the kayakers in a manner in which there will be | | | | at the top with your elbow tilted a bit while maintaining |
| an equitable distribution of weight. This may not be | | | | broadened arms. Remember that your left hand will |
| necessary when you are kayaking on tranquil waters. | | | | always be moving at an angle above your head. |
| However, if you go kayaking in rough waters, it is | | | | You should bend over a bit forward if you intend to |
| sometimes advisable that you place the learners at the | | | | make a powerful stroke. Your feet should be tightly |
| back seat. Remember that this may be the only | | | | fixed at the footrest and you should revolve the whole |
| opportunity in which that will become experienced | | | | of your body as you paddle on. Your body should be |
| kayakers. | | | | fixed in a C position. |