"How To Short-Cut Your Learning Curve And Look Like A Pro Kayaker Your First Few Times On The Water!" Turns out kayaking is not complicated once you know a few basics. In fact, it's way easier than "regular boating".
Some of the reasons are:
- You can learn at your own pace (you don't have to do white water rapids)
- Most kayak veterans are nice people and are willing to help you get started
- Kayaks aren't as expensive as boats...
- It doesn't take a long time to learn the basic strokes and language...
- Even by yourself, It's fun!
And you don't need to know a lot of technical stuff or be in really great shape to get started. The Secrets Of Veteran Kayakers Revealed
This is the guide I was looking for but couldn't find. It's called Kayaking-Tips On Starting A Successful New Hobby. And here's just some of what's inside...
- Your quick-start guide to white water kayaking and its different types: creeking... playboating... squirt boating... and boofing. (pages 23-25)
- Surf and ocean kayaking 101: what you need to know before tackling this exciting but challenging form of kayaking (pages 25-27)
- Secrets all the pros know about how to hold your paddle which give you more power and endurance, plus keep you from accidently injuring yourself. (pages 48)
- Safety first: Everything you need to know to make your kayaking adventures fun and fulfilling while keeping safe (page 20)
- Kayaking techniques for the beginner... intermediate... and advanced kayaker (pages 43-46)
- Kayaker fitness: Kayaking demands a very unique type of physical fitness... these are my special exercises to get you in shape quickly and easily (pages 52-56)
- Kayak Crash Course: You'll have the knowledge of a pro kayaker when you learn about all the different types of kayaks... their uses... different paddles... and history (pages 8-20)
- How to get started racing kayaks... and the different types of races and kayaks available to you (pages 32)
- How to choose the perfect Kayak for the type of kayaking you want to do (you'll want this short-cut guide with you before you go looking to buy a kayak!) (pages 38-42)
- Common Paddling Mistakes: knowing these paddling mistakes and how to avoid them will help you transform yourself into a super-skilled kayaker in half the time. (pages 46)
