Whitewater Kayak Paddle

Up The Creek Without a Whitewater Kayak Paddle - a Story

Your time on the whitewater adventure of your life will be significantly better if you remember to bring your whitewater kayak paddle. This is a mistake I have made before, somehow, as I set out on the raging waters without a paddle and without a life jacket. This type of error could have cost me my life, but luckily my fellow rafters had brought ample kayak paddles and life jackets and we were able to embark on a fun and exciting adventure on white water without worrying about things too much. The lesson learned was, of course, that being prepared is the key component to planning a perfect adventure vacation.

Of course, not all adventures can go this smoothly. I’m sure there are many instances in which people have neglected to bring their whitewater kayak paddle or their life jacket and have not had the good fortune of such wonderful companions so as to fill the void of their error. Being, literally, up the creek without a paddle can be a daunting experience as you have effectively removed control of the water from your own power.

It is now up to the water, the waves, and the sheer force of nature to carry your adventure through to a safe landing on the shore. In the case of whitewater rafting, however, this isn’t usually a gamble many want to take; whitewater rafting can be vicious and brutal.

Captivated by Adventure

There are some that are, as many in the industry call it, captivated by adventure. These people are likely to let the waves carry them and will likely embark on their adventure without a whitewater kayak paddle. This, as mentioned before, leaves them in the hands of nature and leaves them in the clutches of the vicious white water as it rages forth carrying the small raft into certain oblivion. This type of adventure is not recommended, however year after year many people embark on a similar type of adventure without a whitewater kayak paddle and, worse yet, without a proper life jacket.

Imagine being captured by an enormous wave and being tossed around like a cork in the raging waters, flipping and spinning about with no control over the direction your body is headed. This type of helplessness could have been entirely prevented with the proper use of whitewater kayak paddles and some basic safety equipment. Do not be captivated by adventure to the point that you lose sight of logic and common sense; take the proper equipment with you when you go whitewater rafting.

Losing Your Paddle

You're plunging through a raging torrent over a waterfall, finally get tossed out of your kayak, and then you realize your paddle is broken. That's just what happened to this kayaker in this thrilling kayaking video. Check out lots more kayaking videos on Myspace.