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Kayaking: An Adrenaline Adventure

Wherever there are long rolling ribbons of taunting whitewater, you’re likely find a kayaker looking for thrills and outdoor adventure.

But there are so many different styles of kayaking that if you tend to conjure only images of mad paddling and the heart-pumping daredevilry of plunging down a frothy cascade of rapids, think again. Many kayaking enthusiasts are just as happy to glide over placid water and enjoy a quiet day of sightseeing.

First, let’s take the mystery out of kayaks. Simply put: they’re little boats, the cooler cousin of the canoe. So what’s the difference? While a canoe is an open boat, a kayak is a closed-in boat that has a canopy stretched across the top deck, and the paddler sits in a cockpit while covered by a spray skirt, a piece of material that seals the craft and keeps water out. The last difference between the two is that a canoeist uses a single-bladed paddle, while the kayaker uses a double-bladed paddle to maneuver quickly and easily.


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