Try Kayaking, Feel the Freedom

There is an outdoor sport that has been around for a while, where woman often dominate the field (especially at recreation level). It’s kayaking –“a kayak is a small human-powered boat that traditionally has a covered deck, and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler who strokes a double-bladed paddle” (Wikipedia).

Imagine yourself seated at water level, in a narrow cockpit, legs pressed out to the sides to stabilize your boat, and you are beginning to get the idea of kayaking. You need to engage your core and back muscles to paddle effectively. You turn the boat with your rudder; you can go as fast or as slow as you like. On the water, it’s quiet and sublime; swimming seals pop up next to you, wanting to play. There are shores to hug and explore, colourful starfish to marvel at, and if you are lucky, you will be see the jellyfish drift by you as you glide along the surf.

There are many wonderful kayaking companies and tours out there to try: Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre (Jericho and Granville Island) Deep Cove Kayaking and Rocky Point Kayaking. GAIA Adventures is offering an introduction to kayaking, women only, in Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm (sheltered and fabulous) on Saturday June 11, 2011 http://www.gaiaadventures.com/adventures.html#kayak. See you out there.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Boot camp class: for Nice and Friendly People: starting Thursday May 19, 6:00pm to 7:00pm False Creek park. Classes run weekly during the summer. You can join in anytime.

Hike of the month: Saturday May 28, at 1:00pm, Pacific Spirit Park trails, open to women aged 19 and older. Join me on a 2 hours hike, suitable for all fitness levels and ages, in this beautiful coastal forest. To register for this hike, email me at info@gaiaadventures.com or call 604 329.1257 (max 15).



Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures, Personal Training and Body Ball Workshops
http://www.gaiaadventures.com
604 329.1257
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