{"id":464,"date":"2024-03-31T00:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T00:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/?p=464"},"modified":"2024-03-31T00:06:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T00:06:34","slug":"how-to-kayak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/how-to-kayak\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Kayak – Full Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Although kayaks have been used for more than 4000 years by the Inuit and other peoples, I’m sure you have come here to learn how to kayak for recreational purposes, and not to hunt in icy waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this will make kayaking much easier to learn, as well as more enjoyable. That said, I still recommend you take kayaking lessons before going out on a paddling trip on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If for any reason this is not possible, this kayaking guide for beginners will cover everything you need to know for a smooth first experience. Most of all, I want to prepare you for any hardships and dangers that might arise from a lack of preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After all, we want this to be your best day ever, not the scare of your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before engaging in any outdoor activity, it\u2019s very important to be prepared so you can enjoy your day and avoid potential hardships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you even consider to start kayaking, you will need to 1) overcome your fears, 2) know how to swim and 3) get in shape; as explained below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you start panicking as soon as your feet stop touching the ground, you should not<\/strong> go kayaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to take lessons first to overcome your aquaphobia and any other fears you might have. You will find countless kayaking clubs near you, so feel free to go and check them out before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could kayak without knowing how to swim, but what will you do in case of an emergency?<\/p>\n\n\nKnow how to swim<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n