| Kayaking is an adventure sport growing in | | | | option. If the kids are very young, parents can |
| popularity. Originally, the kayak was designed as a | | | | keep them on their laps. Older kids can sit flanked |
| one-man boat. But now you can kayak with a | | | | by parents where they will be safe. This means |
| buddy in tandem. Travel together through | | | | the entire family can enjoy a day on the water |
| whitewater, blue seas or mirror glass lakes and | | | | safely. |
| discover secret waterways all from the same | | | | The most important question you need to ask |
| kayak. | | | | before heading out is "Who is sitting where?" To |
| A tandem kayak is also referred to as a double | | | | ensure a smooth and safe journey, seating |
| obviously because it can accommodate two | | | | arrangement must be considered. |
| people. This style of kayak is perfect for | | | | Consider weight and size of everyone in the party |
| beginners that are reluctant about going it alone | | | | and try to divvy up as evenly as possible per |
| on the water. Grab a buddy and travel together in | | | | boat. If the more experienced kayaker sits in the |
| a tandem kayak. | | | | rear then he or she can properly direct the boat |
| There are no rules about who can travel with | | | | since the person seated in back steers. |
| you, anyone from your kids, parents or even | | | | Sometimes, even the weight of paddle will |
| your pet can accompany you on a kayaking trip. | | | | determine seating arrangements; but remember |
| The best thing about tandem kayaks is that | | | | that the greater weight should be kept to the |
| second person doesn't have to paddle if they | | | | rear seat. |
| don't wish to or are just not physically up to the | | | | The two people sitting in a tandem kayak should |
| challenge. They can merely sit while you take | | | | try to work as team. If the second person has |
| them on the most adventurous and thrilling tour | | | | not just come along for the ride and both are |
| of your chosen waterways. | | | | paddling, the tandem kayak will be much quicker. |
| A tandem kayak is wider than the single standard | | | | When paddling is done in unison, kayaking can be |
| single style. This actually makes a tandem kayak | | | | efficient. It's the quickest way of kayaking as long |
| more stable in the water giving your passenger a | | | | as there isn't too much clashing of paddles. |
| sense of security. | | | | Enjoy kayaking with a buddy in tandem and |
| For families, tandem kayaking is an excellent | | | | remember teamwork is the key. |