Kayaking For Beginners!
Kayaking For Beginners
Want to learn kayaking but don't know where to start? Need kayaking for beginners stuff but the info you find is too advanced? Stop searching, you have arrived at the right place. This site covers all the basics to get you paddling with "know how".
This online guide covers all the basics, with tips, safety advice and so much more.
There are many reasons why people have made kayaking the fastest growing sport. Outdoor enjoyment, healthy exercise, connecting with friends, solitude, fishing, challenge, adventure, a peaceful escape - what's your reason?
In the many years that I sailed and paddled, I have truly enjoyed helping others get a start. I always encourage them to learn a few of the important basics - you know, the "kayaking for beginners" stuff ... before hitting the water. Why? Because you don't want to learn them after hitting the water. Really!
Why should you read further?Because here are the things that will give you a smart start . . . 
- Find out which type of kayak is right for you.
- Learn what to look for when choosing a kayak or paddle.
- How to get in and out of a kayak.
- Basic paddling strokes to move forward, backward and turn.
- What other equipment do you need.
- Safety advice to prepare you for the unexpected.
And there's ton's more help - free! Really, right here.
Like, how to lift your kayak, care and maintenance, roof racks, weather, resources, paddling locations, a Paddling Shop and you can even ask questions.
Here's the beginners stuff you're looking for. So get your favorite beverage, get comfortable and read on!
Paddling Organizations
linking to Smart-Start-Kayaking.com
| Birmingham Canoe Club |
Alabama |
| Southwest Outdoor Club |
Arizona |
| Bay Area Sea Kayakers |
California |
Western Sea Kayakers |
California |
Connecticut Sea Kayakers |
Connecticut |
| Housatonic Valley Paddle Club |
Connecticut |
| West Florida Canoe and Kayak Club |
Florida |
| Georgia Canoe and Kayak Paddlers |
Georgia |
Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club |
Georgia |
| Hoosier Canoe Club |
Indiana |
| Kansas Canoe and Kayak Assn. |
Kansas |
| Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network |
Maine |
| Boston Sea Kayaking Club |
Massachusetts |
| Wild Turkey Paddlers |
Massachusetts |
| West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Assn. |
Michigan |
| Southern Nevada Paddling Group |
Nevada |
Kayakvb.net |
North Carolina |
| Central New York Kayak Club |
New York |
| Long Island Paddlers |
New York |
OKC Outdoor Network |
Oklahoma |
| Desert Kayak & Canoe Club |
Washington |
| Mad City Paddlers |
Wisconcin |
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| Atlantic Kayak Association |
Canada |
| Mistaya Paddling Club |
Canada |
| Northwest Voyageurs |
Canada |
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Smart-Start-Kayaking.com
The "kayaking for beginners" stuff that will get you paddling in no time!
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