Comments on: Kayaking White water?

By: awaywa

awaywa — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:14:38 +0000

Even if you have a lot of experience in flat water, go take whitewater lessons. Or at least join a club where other paddlers can help mentor you. Your biggest challenge moving from flat water to whitewater is going to be getting in and out of eddies from the main current. Paddling through small rapids is easy in comparison if you stay relaxed. Getting in and out of eddies will require you to tilt the kayak on edge. While learning this, you will get tripped up and will flip over a bit (and it may inspire you to learn to roll). Having an instructor nearby will make thing safer and less frustrating.

By: Nepal Adventures

Nepal Adventures — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:54:38 +0000

The best thing to do is go at it as often as possible in as many different rivers as possible. You could always go on a kayak clinic to get you into whitewater?

By: g_steed

g_steed — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:56:38 +0000

Study the water. Learn how to follow the ‘black current’. Learn the ‘lines’ in a rapids. Watch what other boaters do…learn from their successes or mistakes. Don’t boat alone. Best advice; attend a kayak school or classes. Join a local group.