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Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a
kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is differentiated from
canoeing by the fact that they use a two bladed paddle. Another
major difference is in the way the paddler sits in the boat.
Kayakers sit in a seat on the bottom of the boat with their legs
extended out in front of them. Canoers will either sit on an
elevated bench seat or kneel directly on the bottom of the boat.
White-water kayaking involves taking a kayak down rapids. Sea
kayaking sometimes also referred to as Ocean Kayaking involves
taking kayaks out on to the ocean or other open water. Sea
kayaking can involve short paddles with a return to the starting
point or "put-in" or expeditions covering many miles and days.
Kayaking of all kinds has continued to increase in general
popularity through the 1990's and early 21st century.
Kayaks are classified by their intended use. There are five
primary classifications which include: white-water, surf,
touring/expeditioning, light touring/day tripping and general
recreation. From these primary classifications stem many
sub-classes. For example, a fishing kayak is simply a general
recreation kayak outfitted with features and accessories that
make it an easier kayak to fish from. Also within these
classifications are many levels of performance which further
separate the individual models. In other words, not all touring
kayaks handle the same.
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