Beginner Guide To Kayaking

By Tom Boynton

First, find waterFirst, find water

The Provo RiverThe Provo River

Lake PowellLake Powell

The Green RiverThe Green River

Deer Creek ReservoirDeer Creek Reservoir

Second, know the ratingSecond, know the rating

Class IClass I

This means the water is calm and This means the water is calm and smooth. Small, if any, rapids exist; smooth. Small, if any, rapids exist; dangers can easily be avoided. dangers can easily be avoided.

Class IIClass II

This water contains small rapids that This water contains small rapids that are easily seen. They provide a are easily seen. They provide a smooth ride and low risk level. smooth ride and low risk level.

Class IIIClass III

These rapids cause boats to bounce These rapids cause boats to bounce and are sometimes unpredictable in and are sometimes unpredictable in direction. Risks are medium and direction. Risks are medium and training and experience aid the training and experience aid the rider.rider.

Class IVClass IV

Water becomes large with strong Water becomes large with strong currents in this class. They carry currents in this class. They carry high risks and features such as large high risks and features such as large waves, holes, or unpredictable waves, holes, or unpredictable currents. High experience is needed currents. High experience is needed to successfully navigate.to successfully navigate.

Class VClass V

These rapids are found in raging These rapids are found in raging rivers and can only be ridden by rivers and can only be ridden by experts. Dangers and risks are experts. Dangers and risks are severe due to long and high rapids severe due to long and high rapids and waves.and waves.

You will now have a test to complete your beginning kayaking guide. Please choose a correct word art word to fill in this blank…

• Kayaking is fun!!

So…Paddle Paddle Paddle