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Choosing a Beginner Whitewater Paddling KayakAsk any kayaker what they think the best boat for you is and you will likely get a confusing jumble of answers that have little to do with what you really need to know. Today lets look at choosing a beginner whitewater paddling kayakSimplistically, there are three types of kayaks to choose from for whitewater. Play boat Creek boat River RunnersThese classifications are actually confusing if you take them literally. Any boat can be used for any st

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking 101 Submitted by Jason Smith I wish I had this intro to whitewater kayaking 101 when I started. My first experience with whitewater was as a young teen. My stepdad took us on a commercial rafting trip on a river in northeastern Pennsylvania. I had such an awesome day enjoying the river. I remember watching the river guides in kayaks. They were so smooth moving from one eddy to another. They would park their kayaks in eddies barely big enough to fit their kayak, a