What You Need To Know When Picking Kayak Trips Ontario

By Sarah Fox


Planning any kind of trip where you get to experience nature can be fun and exciting. Kayak trips Ontario can be an amazing way to reconnect with nature and relax in a way that you don't get with other types of camping trips. If you want your next paddling trip to be fun, exciting and safe here are some tips and tricks that yo can use to make sure of that.

If you have never taken a paddling trip before you may want to try one that is shorter and better suited for beginners. This could mean that you are taking a day trip or one where you are staying in inns and hotels rather than roughing it when you stop for the night. If the idea of doing some white water paddling is more appealing, look for trips where the rapids are less extreme, at least until you have mastered basic paddling techniques.

If you are taking a trip that is professionally organized by a paddling company you will likely get some good advice about what to bring. It is important to find out, however, if there is anything that you need to bring. Will the paddling company be supplying food? What do they expect you to supply in terms of your own gear? Clarifying things ahead of time will help you make sure that nothing important has been forgotten.

Some people prefer to plan a camping trip that involves traveling to their site via the water. If this is the case, planning ahead of time is even more important. You should make sure you have the camping supplies you will need as well as the safety equipment and spare gear that you will need if something happens while you are on the water.

There are many different boats available. You can find longer touring models that will hold a lot of gear and make it easier to paddle on flat water. If you will be shooting rapids you will need a different boat that is smaller and easier to steer if you need to turn and dodge to avoid rocks.

If you are moving from one location to another, you need to look for gear that is light and which packs down as compactly as possible. A sleeping bag, air mattress and inflatable pillow will keep you comfortable. There are models which can be reduced in size so they are very small. You will need spare paddles, something to bail your boat with, and other equipment that will keep you safe on the water.

Eating is always important because if you are paddling you are using up a lot of energy. You may want to look at freeze dried options or bringing a cooler that straps to your deck rigging. Another option is a raft that can be towed behind your boat and loaded up with food and cooking supplies.

If you are not sure what to bring in terms of clothing, supplies or equipment there are many places that you can find help. Outdoor equipment stores usually have staff that are familiar with kayak touring and may have good advice. There are also websites where you can find options as well that will meet your needs and your budget.




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