Kayaking is a combination of fun, adventure and leisure and it is not limited to age or ability. It is not a hardcore power sport and can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and is relatively less strenuous than most other sports. Ladies, your skill as a kayaker does not come from your muscle mass or upper body strength.
Women can be as equally skilled kayakers as men. Kayaking is not a sport where brute strength is involved. It is more about technique and balance. Learning to kayak is easy. Generally, women are of a different mind set than men. Women usually like to take formal lessons on a new hobby or past time. In kayaking, this mind set serves the ladies well. This is where technique outweighs brawn in kayaking. Most women are actually better physically suited to kayaking than men. Women are generally shorter than men and have a lower center of gravity. They are usually lighter than men. These combined physical characteristics mean that a typical women will be more stable in a kayak than a typical man. The average woman will fit very nicely into a narrower boat with a lower deck. The smaller, narrower boat will be sleeker and lighter in the water. These factors compensate for the lesser upper body strength that a female kayaker might have. Combined with good technique, physical attributes and a well fitting kayak, you will have no problem keeping up with the men. As a matter of fact, you might find yourself out paddling the men.
Kayaking can also be a great family experience. Kids are naturals and can enjoy this sport with their parents from a very early age.
Kayaks do not have motors or fuel odors and are not high maintenance machines. Compared to boats, kayaks are considerable inexpensive and do not require gasoline. After the initial purchase cost, they are very inexpensive to own and maintain. All a kayak needs is a little cleaning and some polishing from time to time. Kayaks are light weight and easy to carry and load onto a car. Eagle's Neck Paddling Company has all the equipment necessary for an independent woman to handle her boat on her own.
Kayaking can be combined with other activities such as birding, nature appreciation, photography, swimming, camping, hiking, yoga on a quiet beach, or just socializing and sharing time with good friends. Kayaking is an excellent way to get and stay fit. You can leave the crowded noisy gym behind on land and enjoy the great outdoors while benefiting from the pleasant side effects of kayaking.
Because kayaks are quiet, it allows you to get up close to all the wonderful wildlife. The kayak allows you to venture into shallow coves and narrow creeks. You can hear and watch the birds, fox and deer and see the turtles and marine life swim by. Treat yourself to a sunrise, sunset or moon lit paddle.
Is it any wonder why kayaking is so appealing to the feminine nature? Not at all. Is kayaking really for you? The best way to find out is to visit Eagle's Neck Paddling Company and try a kayak on for size. Your kayak is waiting for you. Oh yes, and while you are here you can watch the osprey, terns and gulls nesting on the bird sanctuary.
Wishing you fair skies and light winds, the staff at Eagle's Neck
