Tuesday, November 18, 2014

For Unsurpassed Kayak Trips Nashville Is Your Answer

By Christa Jarvis


Floating down a tranquil river with nothing but the sound of birds and rustling water to disturb the peace is a mesmerizing experience. The huge array of diverse rivers in and around Nashville make this area a paradise for kayaking of all levels. Whether you want a romantic sunset cruise or a fast-paced white-water adventure, for unsurpassed kayak trips Nashville is your answer.

The amount of breath-taking rivers snaking through Nashville and surrounds provide the ideal location for an unforgettable kayaking adventure. Whether you want a relaxing family cruise down a river or an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting adventure, the scenic rivers in this area offer something for everyone. Recreational kayaking is a booming trade and there is a smorgasbord of options for beginners and seasoned boaters to choose from.

Several companies offer kayak lessons of different levels of difficulty and duration for newbies, intermediate and advanced paddlers. Beginners can learn from scratch how to kayak or improve their skills in small groups or with an experienced private instructor before they embark on more difficult routes. Most kayak lessons include all equipment and instructors are safety-minded while they enjoy teaching and passing the love of the sport to others. You will learn what gear to buy, how to transport your boat and have an instructor at hand to help during your first mishaps before you take off like a pro.

Kayaking is a relatively safe sport and ideal for water lovers. There are several companies in the area that provide hands-on private or group lessons for rookies as well as more advanced paddlers. The instructors are certified, experienced paddlers who love sharing their tips and tricks of the trade with newcomers to the sport. All training gear is supplied and rookies are also informed about what equipment to buy, how to transport their boats and how to stay afloat in rough waters.

Guided group excursions and day trips can be arranged for groups of up to twenty people. It is a very popular outing for church or school groups, businesses and families who want to have some outdoor fun in the sun. These trips include paddling instruction by certified guides, kayak rental and a convenient shuttle service. All equipment is included and trips are customized according to everyone's specific needs.

Gliding through crystal waters while listening to the sounds of nature is one of the most revitalizing and relaxing activities one can embark upon. Each river has its own enchantment and characteristics to offer a different experience. Whether you want to hook some trout, photograph the water birds or shoot the rapids, there's a river and a route for every taste.

Popular places for kayaking and boating include the Henry Horton State Park, Duck River canoeing and Percy Priest Lake. Adrenaline junkies can tackle the Nashvile Shore's Kayak Cove obstacle course. Lake Acorn, Lake Woodhaven and the lakes of Montgomery Bell State Park also offer some wonderful paddling opportunities in breathtaking surroundings.

A comprehensive local guidebook, Paddling Around Nashville, is an ideal investment for paddlers who want to know more about the various kayaking opportunities in the area. The book depicts every river and creek in Middle Tennessee and notes launch points, take-outs and other essential information. The author, Patty Schultz, describes 37 different paddling trips in the area.




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