Clubs-Paddling

Under this Yellow Pages® heading, you will find information on paddling clubs.  A paddling club is a group of people who gather together to participate in various paddling activities. Paddling is a form of boating, in which you would sit in the boat, and propel yourself through the water by use of a paddle. Paddles come in all shapes and sizes, and vary depending on the type of boat you use. For example, a canoe paddle differs from a kayak paddle. Paddling can be done on just about any body of water, and could include something as intense as ‘white water rafting’, or something as mild as canoeing on a lake or stream. This, of course, is at the discretion and experience of the club’s members, thus ensuring that everyone involved has ample training for the paddling event.

Canoes and kayaks are among the most popular paddling boats. Canoes are small boats with tapered ends on either side, into which the person will kneel or sit, and paddle their way through the water. Kayaks are similar in design, but enclose the individual’s lower body inside of the boat, by way of a watertight canopy. This makes it easier to ride in rapids and other rough waters, as it prevents the boat from filling up with water, and thus sinking. Kayaking is a sport that requires a great deal of physical endurance, as the paddler is essentially propelling themselves through water which, in some cases, can be on the rough side.

Paddling clubs might group together on a river or lake, and spend an entire day exploring the area. Meetings are also regularly held to discuss future excursions and other issue related to paddling. Further, meetings might also involve discussions on various types of boats or designs, and other information related directly or indirectly to the sport itself.