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Guided Kayaking Tour Can be a Great Experience, Just Make Sure You
Ask the Right Questions
If you're an inexperienced paddler, or you're
more interested in sightseeing than fine tuning your technical
skills, a guided kayaking tour can be a great way to go. There are
many tour companies that will provide both the equipment and
enough basic instruction to get even the most novice paddler where
he or she wants to go. This can also be a great way to familiarize
yourself with a new area and try out various boats and other
equipment before you make that all-important buying decision.
Bear in mind that it's important to find an
outfitter who will take the time to tailor the tour and the
equipment to the client's skill l evel.
And paying more doesn't necessarly guarantee a better experience.
If possible, talk to other paddlers who've been on the tour you're
considering. And don't be shy about calling the outfitter in
question and asking about their experience level and whether or
not they're certified through any recognized associations. And
speak directly with the tour guide if possible.
More questions to ask:
- What will be the theme of the trip?
Sightseeing? A clinic on learning new technical skills? An
eco-tour that emphasizes beach and ocean ecology?
- How much will it cost? And how much of a
deposit will be required?
- What will be the size of the group, and the
skill level of the other paddlers?
- What is the company's safety record?
- What will I need to bring? Get a detailed
list of everything you'll need for this particular tour.
- If this will be a multi-day trip, what food
services will be provided? Who will do the cooking, and what
kinds of food will be served?
- Listen to the questions that the outfitter
asks you. A good tour guide will want to know as much about
you as possible, especially if they've never worked with you
before and they'll be matching you up with a group of other
paddlers.
- And last but not least, what is their
cancellation policy?
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your touring kayak is an important consideration. In
addition to a boat, paddle, and a PFD, you'll need a
good spray skirt to keep the water out of your
cockpit. A bilge pump is another important item,
along with Bungee cords for strapping items to the
deck, a spare paddle, navigation charts, VHF radio,
compass, camping supplies, and a host of other
items. See the Accessories
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