October 9, 2016

Healthy Living: Tips for the Best Sea Kayaking Tours

madi Life, Sport, Traveling life, sport, travelling 0 Comments

Any sport activity brings a major improvement to my state of mind and to my body. Any sport activity that involves direct interaction with the nature brings an unforgettable euphoric experience to my life.

Dear Alice,

I am sure you are a big fan of a lot of different sports, just as I am 🙂 . Whether you enjoy water sports, outdoor sports, winter or summer sports, extreme or moderate sports, it actually makes no difference: I am pretty sure you are familiar with that unique feeling that any type of sport brings to your state of mind and to your body when your are practicing it.

Moreover any type of outdoor sport, which allows you to admire the beauty of nature and its wonders, is definitely a true and sincere friend, which will not be ever forgotten. At least not by me! “Wait a minute…”, you might say, “what are you talking about?” I am talking about outdoor sports, such as see kayaking. This summer I had my first sea kayaking tour, and it was such a wonderful and unforgettable activity, that I cannot wait to have my next tour soon in the future. So, here are my tips for enjoying your next sea kayaking tour:

1. Make sure to organize the tour in advance, especially if you are traveling abroad. Whether you are organizing the tour a couple of weeks or a couple of days in advance, it makes not difference. But make sure you are organizing the tour in advance, and be sure you have arranged the following facts concerning: the day, the place and the time of the tour, the agency or physical person that will provide you with the necessary kayak, a tour guide (especially if your are traveling abroad). This will ensure that you do not have any unexpected surprises on the day of the tour. I would highly recommend it to organize the tour via a professional agency, even if it will cost you a bit more. If you are organizing the tour in Croatia, I highly recommend you the Iris Adventures Agency, they have an extremely professional and friendly personnel.
2. Double check with the agency the appointment one day in advance. You should make sure you have a confirmation concerning the exact time and place of the sea kayaking tour. After all, time is precious for us all, and we should not waist it.
3. Choose a tour guide if possible. Especially if abroad, this will help you to find a lot of new and useful information about the place and its surroundings. Do not hesitate the decision of having a tour guide, it may cost you a bit more, but it will definitely make the experience safer and more enjoyable.
4. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes. If you are sea kayaking during the summer, then wearing a white t-shirt or a cotton shirt with long sleeves and your neoprene shoes are your best choice. Do not forget your swimming suit, a hat or bandana, your sun glasses, of course the sun cream, some water and some protein bars. If you are sea kayaking during colder seasons, make sure to wear some warmer, but still comfortable clothes.
5. Make sure you are physically prepared for the tour. Kayaking might seem an easy sport, but it does require a lot of strength, especially in your arms and your upper body part. So do not underestimate it, and be sure you have a good physical condition before taking the tour. For improving and preparing your physical condition, I would recommend to practice every day regularly and alternatively both cardio and strength exercises. Our sea kayaking tour took like 4 hours, and I must say I enjoyed it very much, but it was quite exhausting and it trained my muscles quite intensively. So that is why, I enjoyed it even more.
6. Bring your friends along and enjoy the moment. You can choose to take the tour on your own, with your partner or with a group of friends. Either way, just make sure you enjoy the moment and appreciate the nature and its beauties. As for me, I cannot wait for my next sea kayaking tour!

What about you: are you already convinced that sea kayaking is definitely a must do 😉 ?
Sincerely yours,
Madalina

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