Kayaking - Take the Plunge 2w5e

Go for an adventure on the water this summer! Grab a paddle and learn about the sport of kayaking.

Kayaking - History 6b1v4s

Kayaks have been around for more than 4,000 years. The boats were invented by the Inuit people of European explorers who traveled to the Arctic in the 19th century modified the design for recreational kayaking and most modern kayaks are now made of fiberglass, plastics and other man-made materials.

Kayaking - Getting Started 361x5b

Kayaks are used for recreation on just about any body of water - summer camps and outdoor stores offer kayaking lessons for kids at reasonable costs. You can also cut costs by organizing a bunch of your friends or family together and taking a group kayak lesson.

Kayaking - Amazing Feats and Records 13s50

In 2003, crazy kayaker Ed Lucero set a world record by kayaking over the 106-foot Alexandra Falls in Canada's Northwest Territories. He's totally insane - click here to check out Ed's plunge.

Paul Caffyn kayaked around the entire continent of Australia in 1982. This massive journey covered over 9,400 miles (15,000 km) - the longest kayak trip ever!

In 2004, Ian Adamson kayaked 263 miles up the Yukon River in 24 hours - setting a new world record.

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