Okay - you're gonna   start kayaking . . .                       yippee!   But no "kayaking for beginners"   stuff for you . . .  you can't   contain your excitement.    Quick - click on the first   shopping cart you find -   order that kayak - get out there   as fast as your bare feet will   take you . . . right? . . . are you really ready?

In the many years that I sailed and paddled, I have truly enjoyed helping others get a start. I always encourage them to learn a few of the important basics - you know, the "kayaking for beginners" stuff ... before hitting the water. Why? Because you don't want to learn them after hitting the water. Really!

Kayaking offers so much . . . up close glimpses of nature, fun, challenge or tranquility. What ever your reason is, it's a healthy, outdoor escape like no other - for all ages.

Because right here are all the basics and more for a Smart Start to recreational kayaking . . . and you should know them . . . before hitting the water!