Here is How Kayaking with a Loved One Makes You Adventurous Couple Goals Nothing is stopping you from being the most athletic and adorable looking couple, you can book your own kayaking tours and boat rentals for two, and take away a memorable experience from the whole thing. And who knows, you might just like kayaking so much that you keep coming back to it. Just remember these few things while you are out renting kayaks and boards with your loved one. Men are Stronger than Women It’s not patriarchy, its biology. Men are able to exert more strength than a woman might; this does not make him a better kayaker but sure can be handy when paddling. If you have never gone kayaking as a couple before, this might come as a surprise. After all, the two of you are a picture of…

Here is Why You Should Rent Paddle Board Tours So many people are encouraged to try paddle boarding, thanks to paparazzi shots of A-list actors giving the sport a try, it has become the new in vogue water activity for many. And the best thing about the sport is that, when you look at pictures of paddle boarders dipping their paddles in calm waters, you think to yourself that doesn’t look so hard, and rightly so it is not! You Want to be a Pro or Not When you buy your own board and ask for advice on how to use it, there is one terse tip that will greet you, “balance.” This is where paddle board rentals come in. Not only will you not have to invest in an 11 foot board, you just have to pay a bit for the session, and…

Here is Why Renting a Kayak is Better than Buying One It is difficult to make the decision of buying or renting kayak, here are all the reasons why renting a kayak is one of the best decisions you could ever make. The Cost Think about it; how often are you really going to see your kayak? When you buy a kayak, you are biting off a chunk from your account. A brand new kayak can cost anywhere from a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars, depending on the type of kayak and the quality that you go for. If on the other hand you go for kayak rentals, you will find that they are a much more affordable an option and provide you with more features than buying would ever get you. With renting, you just have to show up for…

How to Prepare for Kayaking These days we spend a lot of time indoors and can only indulge in our favorite activities on some weekends. In the case of kayaking, people easily get out of shape due to lack of consistent exercise, and the equipment stored away for some time, is neglected. Preparing Yourself Kayaking tours are part of an active sport, you can always head over to Fort Pierce and try out our kayak rentals, and Paddle board rentals too. The way you paddle is enhanced or cut down depending on how you did during the off season. And if you have been a couch potato during the off season, your confidence in the water can suffer when you compare your current performance with that of when you were fit. Coming up with a fitness plan should not be too hard for people…

Kayaking for Beginners You may have been tempted to book a kayaking tour once, only to brush away the thought, believing it to be too strenuous or too technical. Well the good news is that at Kayaks and Boards, it is never too much of a hassle. In fact, it is an exciting, stress-less way to get some exercise and fresh air while you see the world from duck eye’s view. If it sounds stressful, just remember that there are people who have learned the entire sport in a matter of hours. Contrary to what most people think, kayaking is a super approachable activity. Here are some of tips for beginners. Visit the Professionals You can always go on a kayaking tour so that you can learn how to kayak before you contemplate buying your own boat and kayak paddle parts. Before anything else,…

Kayak Terminology for Beginners on Kayaking Tours Here are all the terms that can help you save yourself a whole lot of confusion and estrangement to the works of the wonderful world of kayaking tours. Blade- The broad part on the end of a paddle. Portage- This is to carry a kayak over land, and to switch waterways. PFD- This is the acronym for Personal Floatation Device. All such devices are approved of by the Coast Guard. Hull- The shape of a boat at the bottom, it determines how a vessel will perform in different conditions. Bulkhead- The cross sectional wall that is present inside a kayak, it is made out of either foam, plastic, or composite. Bulkheads are great for giving structural support, and a watertight space for storage. Cockpit- The central compartment which is usually enclosed and the space where a paddler…

Kayaking Safety Myths Debunked When one looks at a kayak, they may think that it is unsafe – Something you could never imagine in even a well protected water body, let alone open water. For those who have excellent balance and strength, kayaking would be a piece of cake, and if you think that it is difficult to learn how to kayak, think again. The reason so many people harbor ideas of unsafe kayaking tours and rentals is due to the myths flying around. Kayaks Tip Over Easily This is a false assumption. The hull of a kayak is designed to discourage exactly that. There are models that do tip over, but then there are structures that do not. You just need to know which kayak to go for in what conditions. Kayaks are Difficult to Paddle In Sea kayaks are created to cover…

Safety Rules for Kayaking When signing up for paddle board tours down the river or by the bay, one must know how to interact with ships. This can be confusing and scary. If you are a beginner and are using kayak rentals out of curiosity and recreational purposes, there is probably going to be a guide to help you through. So there really is no reason to find the ordeal daunting at all. Kayaking is an exciting sport, but that does not exempt anyone from not being cautious. Check out some of the safety tips for paddlers. • It does not matter if you are kayaking in the river or open water, you need a life jacket. Most people keep a life jacket with them in the kayak, but that is not much good in case they get separated from the kayak with the…