The Wanderlust Masterclass
Paddling down one of the world’s great waterways – the Colorado, the Yangtze, the Danube – over several days is a great adventure we all dream of doing. It offers the chance to see a country, and its people, from a completely new perspective, and to go at your own pace, gliding through compelling landscapes. But there are some concerns that hold many of us back from ever setting foot in a kayak. Do I need to be an expert paddler or a strong swimmer? Will I capsize? Will I be fit enough? Read on and you’ll be a kayaking trailblazer in no time…
Kayaking or Canoeing?
Kayaking and canoeing are often confused, and yet they’re very different. In canoeing, you sit on a raised seat; kayakers sit on a lower seat with their legs in front of them. The paddles you use are also significantly different – canoeists have single blades; kayakers have blades on both ends. Kayaks are also typically enclosed (although there are open-top variations for rough water), whereas canoes are not.
Within kayaking itself, there are also two disciplines: sea and river. Both are very similar and ideal for multi-day tours, but each has its own obstacles to contend with,namely sea swells and river rapids. But both are also really accessible and even beginners can set off on amazing journeys.
“There are so many reasons for a kayaking adventure,” says Ben Pickering, a kayaking instructor from fitness charity Active Nation. “You can get to places vehicles and even other boats just can’t go; it’s an adrenaline fix and you’re up close and personal with nature.”
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この記事は Wanderlust Travel Magazine の June 2016 版に掲載されています。
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