Kayaking is a watersport. A bit like canoeing, kayaking involves a paddling through water.
Kayaking involves using a double ended paddle while your legs are inside your kayak. Yes, this means only your upper body is above the kayak. It can sound quite scary and it takes some getting used but once you embrace it, it can provide some of the biggest thrills you can experience.
Thrills are one thing but getting fit is a reason you may want to do a sport as your hobby. If this is true then kayaking may be the hobby that is perfectly suited to you. It provides:
- Core strength from using your abdomen to move your kayak.
- Shoulder strength from pushing your paddles through the water.
- Fitness, cardio and endurance from the intensity of the activity.
To find out where you can kayak check out kayaking clubs throughout the UK.
Want to learn the basics? Here’s a video to give you some understanding.