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Types of Kayaking Strokes
By Allison Maclaughlan

There are many different kayaking strokes but if you are just starting out there are basically three main strokes that you want to be concerned with... the forward paddle, the reverse paddle and turning the kayak.

The Forward Paddle (front to back)

This paddle will definitely be your most commonly used stroke. Start by sitting up straight and prop your feet right up against the foot rests in your kayak. This will help you to have a more powerful stroke. Place the paddle in the water close to the kayak right around where your feet are and then make the stroke deep. Pull back towards you with a relaxed grip and watch as you glide smoothly through the water. You will use this forward paddle stroke in all different types of kayaking and it will get you to where you want to go.

The Reverse Paddle (back to front)

Kayaking With The Wind
by Chris Kennelly

Many people take up learning kayaking to enjoy a tranquil paddle across the glassy waters of their favorite lake or river, and many actually do this to get outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility. However many times due to windy conditions this experience is not exactly what was intended when you set out for the kayaking activity. Even with the wind gusting most will still go out and battle against the winds and swells that are created, whilst the yachts and boats speed past with all the ease in the world.

Choose From Kayaking Specialty Designs
by Chris Kennelly

The concept of kayaking was originally used as a form of transport as well as for fishing. A far cry from what people use the kayak for today. From Olympic sports events, to whitewater adventures to that of kayaking on a still lake far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Once one conducts the learning kayaking basics, such as water safety, rolling techniques and basic paddling it really becomes time to look at investing in a kayak for your own use whenever you want to go kayaking. If you have made the decision that you will be doing this regularly you may consider buying the vessel before you even start learning kayaking, although this represent somewhat of an investment you should be pretty certain that you will continue with the sport.

Canoes and Kayaks
By Anne Clarke

Canoes and kayaks have been used for traveling rivers, lakes and even oceans for thousands of years. Kayaks were first used by the Inuit people of northern arctic regions around the North Atlantic, Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea and North Pacific. The term translates literally into "hunter's boat." These first boats were made from found driftwood and animal skins, mostly seal.

There are no trees in the arctic so each kayak was very unique. However, all were constructed similarly. Skins would be stitched together to create a tight seal around the frame as well as around the opening where the hunter would sit. This allowed the kayaker to stay dry even if the small boat flipped. Users were skilled in the maneuver that is today known and practiced as the Eskimo roll.

Why Buy an Inflatable Kayak
By Dave Zeller

With the increased interest in kayaking growing so does the popularity of the inflatable kayak.

More people are living in apartments and condominiums, many of these people love to be out on the water, so rather than rent a kayak or canoe, which can become quite expensive, they are buying an inflatable kayak, which gives them the ability to go whenever or where ever they want. The perception that that these kayaks are just a toy for the backyard pool is a misunderstanding of the ability and capability of this type of kayak. These kayaks are both strong and durable, they can handle any type of water or condition as well as the hard shell kayak.

Need Some Time in Nature? Take Trip Down the River
By Chuck R Stewart

Spending time outdoors is always rewarding. In the city it may seem difficult to find outdoor activities, Cincinnati canoeing is one option. Boating down the rivers and streams is a picturesque trip. If you prefer a solo experience, Little Miami River kayaking is another great choice. Canoeing and kayaking give the opportunity to see the area in a new way. Instead of driving over these beautiful waterways in your car, get out there on the water and be active.

Whitewater Kayaking Basics
By Jeff Hendrix

The most basic move that every whitewater kayaker must learn to begin to progress is how to stay even with the current and pointing parallel with the current. This sounds like an easy enough task since all it really requires is that you point downstream. Once you get in a whitewater kayak on a river though, you will realize it is hard with changing current speeds, river obstacles, turns and a whole manner of other things that will effect your ability to stay parallel to the river.

Whitewater Kayaking Basics
By Jeff Hendrix

The most basic move that every whitewater kayaker must learn to begin to progress is how to stay even with the current and pointing parallel with the current. This sounds like an easy enough task since all it really requires is that you point downstream. Once you get in a whitewater kayak on a river though, you will realize it is hard with changing current speeds, river obstacles, turns and a whole manner of other things that will effect your ability to stay parallel to the river.