Does kayaking make you feel happy, exhilarated and passionate? Yes, the adrenaline rush, being outside and being active is really fun, but what about that present moment awareness? That’s the real juice! I remember one late afternoon at the height of my drive to be a good boater I couldn’t find anyone to go with
When we’re learning to kayak we like to focus on important techniques like torso rotation, edge control, angle, speed and so on. As we focus on these kayaking skills, we often find ourselves staring at our kayaks. I know that kayaks are really pretty, colorful and shiny, but they really don’t deserve that much attention!
Kayaking is a relatively intense sport, and all paddlers experience emotion on the river. Sometimes it’s the excitement of completing a challenging river or a new freestyle move. Other times it’s frustration that comes from failing to attain a goal, fear in the face of difficult whitewater, or intimidation when sitting in an eddy full
GEAR FOR WOMEN Ladies, you don’t have to settle for gear that doesn’t fit right or look good! Almost every manufacturer is now making gear specifically designed for women. There is a variety of women’s PFDs that fit the shapes of your upper bodies, small shaft paddles that are easier to hold, helmets with funky
