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Tandem Kayaking

By: K.L. Amadio Kayaking is an ever popular experience for adventure sports enthusiasts. Previously, kayaking was a singles endeavor, one person per boat. Now, pairs and even families can take advantage of tandem kayaks. Together, you can travel gorgeous oceans, still fresh-water lakes, roaring rapids or hidden tributaries in a tandem kayak.

A tandem kayak is also referred to as a double obviously because it can accommodate two people. This style of kayak is perfect for beginners that are reluctant about going it alone on the water. Grab a buddy and travel together in a tandem kayak.

The only rules you should follow are self imposed. Experienced boaters bring kids, friends and even pets along for the ride in a tandem kayak. A great thing about doubles is that the second passenger doesn't actually have to do any paddling. If they are inexperienced, disinclined or incapable of paddling, that's fine. They can simply enjoy the scenery and the luxury of being on the water.

A tandem kayak is wider than the single standard single style. This actually makes a tandem kayak more stable in the water giving your passenger a sense of security.

Kayaking in tandem is a great option for families. Depending on the age of your children, very young kids can sit in an adult's lap or two children can ride between Mom and Dad where they can enjoy the water and still stay under their watchful parent's eyes.

Probably the biggest question while kayaking in tandem is "Who sits where?" Seating arrangements are important for a smooth and easy trek.

The weight and the size of the individuals in your party need to be taken into account when deciding who sits where. Try to keep the weights in each kayak equivalent which means including the weight of the paddles themselves. And keep in mind the the heaviest weight needs to be in the rear of the kayak and the most experienced paddler should take a rear seat as well.

Each pair of tandem boaters need to work together. If both partners are able to paddle, the tandem kayak will make great speed through the water. It's important to unify your strokes to avoid clashing the paddles which results in slowing down the boat and is much less efficient.

Enjoy kayaking with a buddy in tandem and remember teamwork is the key.

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When you try tandem kayaking, wear some original kayaking art while paddling. See Puple Arts for great kayaking apparel and "Get your Art On!" K.L. Amadio is a freelance writer and webmaster of Lacrosse-Information, your source for everything lacrosse.

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