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Tandem Kayaking ... Share the Adventure!
from: Maxx Adventure TravelWhen kayaking originally became popular, kayaks accommodated just one person. This certainly caused a few problems in different areas. First, it was difficult to have much of a conversation. If someone wanted to discuss their surroundings or nearby sites, they had to shout to the closest kayaker or not bother talking at all.
Second, if conditions became less than desirable for a kayaking excursion, there was no one to share the physical challenge with. In time, the idea of developing a two person kayak took shape. This is now known as tandem kayaking.
Tandem kayaking has become a major convenience for families. Before the development of tandem kayaks, kayaking wasn't really an activity for families with small children since it was hard to keep the entire family together and communication was too complicated. Now, families can take use the tandem kayaking system -- multiple seats allow children to stay together and adults can provide supervision much easier.
Smaller children need to be placed in the lap of an adult while tandem kayaking while larger children can sit in their own seats, typically in the middle between two adults. In addition, tandem kayaking eases the minds of novice kayakers. Even if you've never been out on the water, you can still enjoy the thrills of kayaking by exploring the waters with an experienced kayaker.
However, convenience isn't the single reason you should experience tandem kayaking. If you're a novice kayaker, seize the opportunity to gain experience by taking control of your tandem kayak. This may lead to the dilemma of where to sit in a tandem kayak, which depends on a number of factors. You definitely want to distribute the weight evenly in a tandem kayak while trying to accommodate experience and preference.
For example, you'd likely place the person with the most experience in the back seat because the rear of the kayak handles the majority of the steering and paddling.
However, when conditions are favorable, you can allow a novice kayaker to sit in the rear so they can try their hand at steering and guiding. This is the best and only way to gain experience in tandem kayaking. You should still keep in mind that the rear of a tandem kayak should have the most weight. Some tandem kayaks aren't built to accommodate large people in the front.
If, for any reason, you must paddle the kayak alone, remember to sit in the middle seat to distribute the weight. You may need to place a cooler, luggage, or some other heavy object in the front and rear to help control the kayak.
If gaining experience isn't a priority for you when tandem kayaking, then there a number of reasons for you to take advantage of sitting in the front. This allows you to better enjoy your surroundings by taking pictures or looking through binoculars, or maybe you want to do some fishing from a kayak. Whatever your reason, tandem kayaking is great fun and an excellent way to explore the water.
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