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Kayaking is one of the greatest sports for a beginner to learn. You can enjoy it in lakes, river rapids, waterfalls and even in the sea. If you are planning for kayaking for the first time, just go for it! But before kayaking, you need to know few important things and these are-
1. Get a Lesson: The first and most important thing you need to get before kayaking is a Lesson. Go online and find a kayaking center near you with details about kayaking for beginners lessons which is known as starter sessions.
2. Dress For The Water: Choosing the right dress for kayaking is the second most important thing you should take care. You should get dressed for the water, not the air temperature.
3. Select the Right Kayak: There are different types of kayak available for kayaking. Choose the right one amongst them. Try to buy from a specialized shop, not from any average sports shop.
4. Wear Buoyancy Aid: It is essential for any kayaker to always wear buoyancy aid while kayaking. Buoyancy aid is like life jackets but allows more movement around the arms and neck, which makes kayaker much more suited to kayaking.
5. Sit Properly: As a beginner, you must have to learn how to sit properly in the kayak. Because if you sit properly you can paddle easily. It’s best practice to sit up straight with your lower back and buttocks at 90 degrees to each other.
6. Hold the Paddle in the Right Way: You should hold the paddle with both hands just over shoulder distance apart. Make sure the concave part of the blade is facing you. When you dip the paddle blade into the water, the concave part should sweep through the water.
7. Know About Rescue Method: Another most important rule of kayaking for beginners is knowing how to rescue yourself and others. There can be panicked situations sometimes. But always remember to save yourself and your companions first, not kayak or paddle.
8. Don’t Kayak Alone: If you are going to kayak for the first time, it's not a good idea to go kayaking yourself, even for an experienced kayaker. Always team up with other kayaker and go for it.
9. Don’t Push Yourself Too Hard: As you are kayaking for the first time, you need to be honest about what you are capable of. So firstly, go easy, and concentrate on learning the technique.
10. Always get Extra Set of Cloth: Always keep an extra set of cloth with you while kayaking. If you get wet by any chance this can help you.
You also need to know about essential accessories for kayaking about which I have described in my other article, you can also check this out. So don’t waste your time, be prepared and have a great experience of kayaking.
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