Beginner Kayaking Tips for First-Time Paddlers
Get ready to hit the water with these beginner kayaking tips plus learn about different types of kayaks, what to wear, what gear to bring, and how to paddle.
Paddling is a great way to experience the outdoors from the water. Whether you’re kayaking, packrafting, stand-up paddle boarding, or canoeing, paddling can take you places where your feet can’t like the open ocean, wide rivers, narrow canyons and more. Explore all our paddling guides and trips here.
Get ready to hit the water with these beginner kayaking tips plus learn about different types of kayaks, what to wear, what gear to bring, and how to paddle.
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