TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN HOW TO KAYAK

Extreme adventure, nature tripping, or simply getting fit, whatever you’re into, paddle adventure should be
part of your whole journey. Kayaking is one such activity that tops the list of paddle adventure. Here’s why
you should learn how to kayak.

1. Being an outdoor activity, kayaking offers a good range of adventure and adaptability. You can go
diving, fishing and wilderness exploration. You can also use a kayak in almost any body of water:
river, lake, ocean, pool—well, large pool. Within those waters, there are many different uses. So
go get your paddle and prepare to get wet, sweat or be amazed by the wilderness. But first, you
should know the basics in kayaking.
2. Diving is not as easy as it seems. The best diving spot could be accessed only through kayaking.
Ever heard of kayak diving? It’s a type of recreational diving where the divers paddle to a diving
site in a kayak carrying all their gear to the place they want to dive. It is a considerably cheaper
alternative to using a powered boat, as well as combining the experience of sea kayaking at the
same time. Kayak diving gives the diver independence from dive boat operators, while allowing
dives at sites which are too far to comfortably swim, but are sufficiently sheltered.
3. Most resorts now offer sea adventures to give us an ultimate vacation experience. Kayaking is
definitely everyone’s favorite. You can’t just stay on the beach bench and see how your friends
and family enjoy every paddle while kayaking. Kayaking is an absolute team building and
bonding.
4. Recreational fishing could be more fun while kayaking. Here’s why, compared to motorized boats,
kayaking is more environment friendly and healthy method of transportation. You only need a
kayak and a paddle and off you go fishing. Believe me, catching fish is more fun while kayaking.
5. Do you usually go for an adrenaline rush? Whitewater kayaking is just the right adventure.
Learning the basics in kayaking could lead you to unforgettable adventures. Whitewater
kayaking is the sport of paddling a kayak on a moving body of water, typically a whitewater river.
Whitewater kayaking can range from active, moving water, to demanding, extreme whitewater.
6. Competitive sports like river running, creeking, slalom or whitewater rafting,water polo, play
boating, and squirt boating are just but the higher forms of kayaking. Learn the basics, be
competitive and break a leg!
7. Nature tripping on an island can be best done through kayaking. You get closer to nature by
paddling though some parts of the islands inaccessible by motorized boats. In some places,
motorized boats are not allowed in marine protected areas or sanctuaries.
8. If you’re a health buff, kayaking is a good way to lose weight. According to the American Council
on Exercise, a 125-lb. person burns 283 calories per hour of kayaking while a 150-lb. person
burns 340, a 175-lb. person burns 397 calories and a 200-lb. person burns 454 calories. Higher
body weight requires increased energy expenditure for activity. Alright, the numbers may be too
technical but the bottom line is, go kayaking and you’ll get fit in no time.
9. Knowing how to kayak you could make you a hero. You save the lives of people in danger of
drowning. Kayaks could be an efficient equipment to respond to such a situation as it is lighter
and faster. Beach guards could not be at all times visible so as beach goers, we might as well
have the kayaking skill to save our fellows when no one else can.
10. Finally, paddling is in itself is good stress reliever but it’s more than that. In a research published
in the Journal of Leisurability, it suggests that there may be metal and emotional benefits to
paddling beyond stress relief. The study focused on individuals who had experienced brain injury
and then could not participate in all outdoor activity. They were put in a 12-week kayaking
program and the emotional benefits were staggering. Following participation in the kayak
program, the group mean score increased to reflect enhanced feelings of self-worth, confidence,
physical appearance, feelings of adequacy, and a sense of improved worth in social interactions,
as well as the ability to follow through and become physically involved in active recreation. So
paddle your way to a good life by kayaking.