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• Daytime Trips:
( ) bottle of water
( ) Hat
( ) Sunglasses w/ float
( ) Sunscreen SPF 15+
( ) Fast drying shorts - no denim jeans
( ) Shoes you don't mind getting wet (teva's etc.)
( ) Camera with plenty of film in a dry bag
( ) Cool weather wear if the weather calls for it such as windbreakers, water repellant jacket etc.
• Night Time Trips:
( ) snacks and bottle of water
( ) Bike lights (2) or some type of illumination for you and the boat
( ) Windbreaker jacket
( ) Cool, long sleeve fast drying button down shirt
( ) Fast drying shorts - no denim jeans
( ) Shoes you don't mind getting wet (teva's etc.)
( ) Camera with plenty of film in a dry bag
( ) Prior kayaking experience or instruction the day of the event
For all our trips we recommend that you bring a set of clothes to change into after the kayak program and a towel. We do not provide dry bags for your valuables, but a sealable sandwich bag is a simple solution.
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Q: What is a recreational kayak?
A: A recreational kayak is a kayak with an extra large cockpit (for ease of entry and exit) and with incredible stability (so there is very little risk of the kayak over-turning). These boats tend to be shorter for increased maneuverability on water. They often come with additional back support and extra padding to insure comfort.
Recreational kayaks can only be used in protected water - they are not suitable for the open ocean.
Q: What is a sit-on-top?
A: Sit-on-top kayaks are kayaks you sit on top of instead of inside. They are an excellent platform to enjoy a hot sunny day on the water. Like recreational boats, sit-on-tops are very stable and work well for fishing, photography, diving etc. Sit-on-tops are also excellent for children because they are fun to play on, they are self bailing and easy to get on and off of in the water.
Q: What is better a double kayak or a single?
A: Doubles and singles both have different advantages. Singles are typically more maneuverable then doubles and allow full independence to two paddlers. This works well when one paddler likes to explore the shore line while the other prefers to paddles 20 metres off shore to scan the trees for birds. Doubles tend to cover more ground in a given day and allow one paddler to rest (or take photos) while the other one paddles. This works well when two paddlers have different motivations on a given paddling day but want to paddle together.
Q: How fit do I need to be for paddling?
A: No special fitness is required for paddling - in fact some people use paddling to gain fitness while others chose paddling for relaxation.
Q: I usually run. Can I get as good a workout from kayaking?
A:Calorie-wise running a 130-pound woman burns approximately 295 calories an hour kayaking at a moderate pace. That's markedly less than the 413 calories she would burn jogging for an hour, but gliding across a lake in a kayak can't be beat for building strength and toning your arms and chest. Kayaking not only works your arms it will actually work your stomach, back, quads, lats and arms. Kayaking can compliment your existing workout plan or stand alone.
Q: I injured my leg and can’t run or walk for a few weeks. Will kayaking be of any benefit to me?
A: Kayaking is a great sport able to accommodate most needs – whether you are recuperating from injury or living with a loss of function. Kayaking will provide a cardio workout as well as core and upper body conditioning. People with all abilities can enjoy time on the water. With some planning and adaptation paddling is possible.
