20
Aug
2017

Event

Kayaking

KAYAKING WITH HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER. PLEASE CALL 201-341-8311 OR EMAIL newarkriverfront@gmail.com TO REGISTER. MUST BE 18+

EXPLORE NEWARK FROM A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW.

A kayak is a boat with a covered deck and a small hole for someone to sit in. The legs of the sitter are concealed, warm and dry, inside the boat. They were originally designed for use in the Arctic, where cold water spilling into a boat could potentially be dangerous for someone using it. Many traditional kayaks were custom made for the individual user. Kayaks are propelled using double bladed oars, and they can be quite rapid and maneuverable.

One of the most common types of kayaking is recreational kayaking in rivers and lakes, using wide, highly stable kayaks. Because the water is usually relatively calm, people do not need much experience to enjoy this type of kayaking, although preparing them for a spill with life jackets is an excellent idea.

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