| Oregon is known for its beautiful, rugged | | | | makes a great choice. This state offers many |
| coastline. If you really want to see it from | | | | different companies that teach the techniques |
| a unique view, grab your kayak. | | | | needed in order to go out on the open water |
| | | | with your kayak, as well as companies that |
| A Kayak, The Ocean and Oregon - A Perfect | | | | lead tours from various points on the coast |
| Match | | | | of Oregon. One such company is Kokopelli |
| | | | River Guides, based out of Ashland, Oregon. |
| When you're thinking about taking your next | | | | This company offers river tours, white water |
| vacation, why not make it one that you'll | | | | rafting trips, sea kayaking tours and |
| always remember? Trips where exciting outdoor | | | | kayaking schools and lessons - all in the |
| activities are featured always make a lasting | | | | beautiful settings of Oregon. |
| impression, and kayaking is a great sport for | | | | |
| the whole family; it provides exercise, | | | | Here, you can learn many of the skills you'll |
| outdoor fun and scenic views. One of the best | | | | need to have a successful sea kayaking trip. |
| spots in the United States is Oregon, which | | | | The Sea Kayaking Basics class, which is held |
| makes a great spot for your next adventurous | | | | regularly at Emigrant Lake, near Ashland, is |
| vacation. | | | | the perfect way to start your sea kayaking |
| | | | journey. The class, which assumes that you |
| Sea kayaking involves paddling a kayak, a | | | | have no prior sea kayaking experience, |
| small boat with a covered deck and sometimes | | | | provides all of the equipment needed for you |
| a spraydeck (a waterproof cloth covering for | | | | to learn how to do this sport. The American |
| the boat's opening to prevent water from | | | | Canoe Association provides certified |
| reaching the kayak's passengers). Sea kayaks | | | | instructors for this class, and you'll learn |
| are built with sea going in mind, meaning | | | | kayak safety, how to paddle and use a kayak, |
| that they are able to carry enough supplies, | | | | as well as kayak navigation. |
| such as camping gear, food and clothing, for | | | | |
| longer trips of up to weeks at a time. | | | | Kayaking in Oregon is a blast and a great way |
| Additionally, sea kayaks can hold up to three | | | | to get a unique perspective of the coastline. |
| passengers for their sea going adventures - | | | | Be sure to bring your enthusiasm and be |
| so a small family can even go in the same | | | | prepared to learn a lot about this outdoor |
| kayak! | | | | activity, because once you get started, |
| | | | you'll be sure to want to continue practicing |
| When deciding to go sea kayaking, Oregon | | | | the sport of sea kayaking. |