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Beginner Guide To Kayaking: by Tom Boynton

This beginner's guide to kayaking provides information on local water locations for kayaking in Utah and an overview of kayaking class ratings. It recommends several rivers and reservoirs suitable for beginners, such as the Provo River, Green River, Lake Powell, and Deer Creek Reservoir. It then describes the five classes of rapids, ranging from class I's calm waters to class V's severe rapids that should only be attempted by experts. The document encourages readers to get started with kayaking by choosing a location and class level that matches their experience.

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Beginner Guide To Kayaking: by Tom Boynton

This beginner's guide to kayaking provides information on local water locations for kayaking in Utah and an overview of kayaking class ratings. It recommends several rivers and reservoirs suitable for beginners, such as the Provo River, Green River, Lake Powell, and Deer Creek Reservoir. It then describes the five classes of rapids, ranging from class I's calm waters to class V's severe rapids that should only be attempted by experts. The document encourages readers to get started with kayaking by choosing a location and class level that matches their experience.

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Beginner Guide To Kayaking

By Tom Boynton

First, find water

The Provo River

The Green River

Lake Powell

Deer Creek Reservoir

Second, know the rating


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

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

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

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

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

SoPaddle Paddle Paddle

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