Watersports

It is essential for the kayaker to be accustomed to various kinds of whitewater rapids when he is kayaking on whitewater. In fact every category of whitewater rapids requires different skill level and being aware of that is vital for the kayak aficionado. It is also important for the kayakers to know the diverse water characteristics other than the rapids. These are the first and very important point for the safety of the kayaker.

Have a look at the classifications. The classification of water ranges from the ascending order of the water level. The lower the classification, the easier it is to kayak in. Class I water are those which have the least amount of barriers and hence are definitely the best for kayaking enthusiasts who are beginners.

Class II is the second classification which requires more knowhow of the water than Class I but is still acceptable since they are relatively easy to navigate around. Class III water requires more advanced skill since there are more obstructions and there is ledging in the water. The higher classes namely Class IV, V, and VI however require significant amount of skill as it is important for kayakers to be aware all imaginable kinds of water obstructions and features.

Eddies, holes, playspots, pourovers, stoppers, sweepers, and waves are some of the different water features. Different areas in the water which move slower than the rest of the water are called as eddies. This should be handled properly by the kayaker otherwise the kayak may overturn.

Different motions of water which are generally used to assess the skill of the particular kayaker are holes, playspots, pourovers, stoppers and sweepers. All in all the waves of the water can turn out to be very dangerous for the kayaker supposing they take the whole blow of the water body unprepared.