Canoe-kayak is a water sport where you need to know how to swim. But even swimmers without a safety vest can nowhere – it keeps well on the water in the event of a fall (beginners rarely fall from a kayak, but it is much easier to climb aboard in a vest).
For beginners, a kayak is better than a canoe. This is the boat of choice for most rowing schools. The double paddle of the kayak will facilitate steering and support on the water and will allow you to learn how to move left and right.
It is recommended to start kayaking in a calm body of water. For easier transportation, choose an inflatable kayak. We recommend Itiwit kayaks – they comply with the ISO 6185-1 standard, which means you will stay afloat even if one of the 3 valves is punctured.
Now let’s talk about the canoe. This is a less stable boat, where the high position of the rower on the water makes it more difficult to balance, and using a simple oar on only one side makes the boat more sensitive to control.
The principle of canoe steering is to move the oar through the water, directing the bow of the boat to its destination. How to steer the boat to quickly change course, you will learn pretty quickly and with each new sortie you will hone your skills in order to evenly distribute power throughout the entire route.