Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is generally differentiated from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle.Almost all kayaks have big decks, however, there are many sit-on-top kayaks, and these boats are growing in popularity. A canoe is defined as a boat where the paddler faces forward and kneels in the boat, using a single bladed paddle. Canoes can be closed deck or open deck.
Kayaking is a fun way to explore the waters of South Florida and great outdoor physical activity. Kayaking involves strength training, flexibility and aerobic workouts. The high number of repetition works your abs, arms, shoulders, back and chest. Paddling uses every muscle in your upper body and since paddling starts at the feet your legs and butt get a workout too. To move the kayak at about 5 mph is going to require about 0.1 hp of effort. That is equal to about 400 calories per hour.
Directory of recommended vendors:
Blue Moon Outdoor Center Oleta Park
305-957-3040
3400 NE 163rd Street, Miami FL 33160
Florida’s largest urban park.
Canoe Outpost
863-494-1215 or 800-268-0083
2816 NW County Road # 661, Arcadia, FL 34266
Paddle the Peace River with Canoe Outpost and enjoy a quiet, peaceful float along Florida’s most popular State Paddle Trail. The beautiful Peace River offers wildlife viewing, fishing, swimming, hiking trails, wilderness camping, fossil hunting, and of course, canoeing and kayaking.
