Welcome to Maxx Adventure Travel
Kayak Training Article
This is a selection made from among articles on Kayak Training. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for future reading, click here.
Kayaking Basics
from: Maxx Adventure TravelKayaking is an exhilarating as well as interesting activity. However, before you set off on a kayaking adventure, you need to know the essential techniques. Before lowering your kayak in the waters, you should consider the following.
Questions on How to Kayak:
First, how do you intend to carry your kayak to the water's edge?
Second, how do you intend to launch the kayak into the water?
Third, how do you intend to seat in the boat without flipping?
Finally, do you own a new or older model kayak? (Hull Registration)
Before you answer these questions, you should consider a few important details that will spare you potential trouble in the future.
First, the Hull Registration is the area you want to seek answers to your question. Why, because under this registration, by law, you have requirements you must consider when carrying, launching, seating, and so on. The manufactures of kayaks are under obligation to record details of hulls and title holders of kayaks and canoes. (Check under the rule kayak and owner protection.)
The next rule is an extremely valuable tip and that is the pre-launching inspections. Each time you take your kayak into the waters, actually, before you take the kayak into the water, you must inspect the boat for leaks in order to reduce accidents.
How do I carry the kayak into the water?
First, it depends on what your intentions are. For instance, do you intend to compete in a race? Kayaks that compete in races are often lightweight, which means a single person can often carry the kayak. Few types of kayaks enable you to carry the boat solely, yet you must carry the boat a short distance and then grasp the left side "gunwale" at the middle.
Once you have a firm grip, lift the kayak onto the hip. You can also lower one side of the kayak into the water. You can continue to lower the boat into the water by pushing the kayak over the length of your thigh. If you have an American Kayak, use a yoke to carry the boat over your head.
If you have someone to help you carry the kayak, make sure that one person grabs the bow while the other grabs the stern firmly.
Tip:
People who enjoy Whitewater kayaking might also enjoy the spoon shaped blades and back paddles to enhance their adventure.
Launching your Kayak:
When preparing to launch your kayak, make sure to launch the stern or bow first, while having an attached line to the boat. This will prevent chasing your kayak once it escapes. Note: Launching the stern first can make your task easier.
Boarding
Single kayakers should lower one foot first into the boat and make sure the foot hits the center area of the kayak. Next, grasp both sides as you lower your body and move slowly to the middle of the kayak. If more than one passenger is riding with you, make sure one passenger at a time boards.
The first passenger should board at the stern. The second passenger should have a firm grip on the gunwale. Furthermore, the second party should use the knees to steady the boat. Once the first passenger is seated, the second person must lift the bow of the kayak, positioning self to take a seat.
As for older or new models, the law stipulates that all conform to the Hull Registration. The most important is to make sure your boat is safe to cruise, race, or float in the whitewaters.
Kayak Training News
The 2012 Summer Olympics Kayak, Canoe and Rowing Competition Venues
Millions of people around the world enjoy kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Rowing and paddling are low impact sports good for young and old. As a result of the widespread participation interest in Olympic paddling and rowing is high.
Read more...Charlotte a training ground for 2012 Olympics
For some Olympic hopefuls like American breaststroker Kevin Swander, the road to the 2012 London Games runs through Charlotte. Athletes from around the world will compete in Charlotte this spring in three Olympic sports -- the modern pentathlon, canoe slalom and swimming at various sites. The events serve as precursors and, in some cases, qualifiers for the 2012 Olympics.
Read more...Getting Their Feet Wet
MICHIGAN CITY — When two dozen or so teens participate in a week-long camping expedition through the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Parkids program, they take a Saturday afternoon class at the Elston Middle School pool to serve as their base knowledge for the kayaking portion of the journey.
Read more...18th Annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta
There is a sense of freedom being outside and on the water in Southwest Florida. The 18th Annual Estero River Canoe and Kayak Regatta on Sunday afternoon will offer paddlers an opportunity to enjoy that feeling, while benefiting a paraplegic who longs for independence. Josh Stuller, 25, lost many freedoms when a motorcycle crash about seven years ago injured his spinal cord and paralyzed him.
Read more...Rowing Club: Casitas celebrates 4 years with youth
Ventura High's Krysten Menks loves the challenge of rowing. She's one of the original members of the Casitas Rowing Club, which celebrates a four-year anniversary on March 8.
Read more...Man survives lumberjack's sickle attack to the head
Head of the Khardali River Canoe Kayak Club, Ali Awada miraculously survived after a lumberjack supposedly attacked him with his sickle over the weekend.
Read more...