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One with water
By By Wendy Lautner, aka Mountain Mutt |
Tahoe.com
Kayakers paddle into the sunset on Lake Tahoe.
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Hmm, Zen. Tranquility comes easily on Tahoe’s still, clear waters. A brilliant, blood orange sun slides to the horizon through puffy, lavender clouds. The sky’s colors dance on the water all around me. Kayaking on Lake Tahoe is a must-have summer experience.
This week, I had the chance to catch up with Andrew Laughlin, Tahoe City Kayak owner and guide, on a Sunset Tour to get his advice on the moves that will save your sore muscles so you can enjoy your day on the water to its fullest. Check out what he had to say below:
This week, I had the chance to catch up with Andrew Laughlin, Tahoe City Kayak owner and guide, on a Sunset Tour to get his advice on the moves that will save your sore muscles so you can enjoy your day on the water to its fullest. Check out what he had to say below:
Use your core:
The act of kayaking is so simple nearly everyone can do it. The problem is, not everyone can do it well. Kayaking, while a peaceful way to enjoy nature and the beautiful scenery at Lake Tahoe, can be frustrating if it feels like you're going nowhere and your arms hurt.
The secret to a great day on the water (and avoiding bicep ache after you're done) is to use the power of your core - your stomach muscles - to power the boat.
"You want to put your paddle in the water around the point where your knees are in the boat and take your paddle out of the water at your hips," Laughlin says. "And instead of pulling with your biceps, twist at your hips."
The resulting stroke tends to take all that "muscly" effort out of the small - comparatively so - biceps. By using the larger core muscles to power the stroke, not only will you glide further and faster and last longer on the water, you'll save your arms from aching and might even develop that summer six-pack.
Save the shoulders - keep the paddle blade low
The key to keeping your long touring or sit-on top kayak heading in a straight line, while maximizing the effort of your stroke, is to keep your paddle blade low. This allows a larger portion of the blade to come in contact with the water, giving you more purchase power with each stroke. You might think that pulling straight down and back is an aggressive stroke that will propel you further. Don't be fooled; less is more.
"You want to keep your paddle somewhat horizontal," Laughlin advises. "This will also keep your shoulders from getting overly sore."
Loose hips to keep from tipping
Fear can definitely be a factor when folks get around water. Often the fear of falling out of the kayak or tipping the boat creates a situation where the worst scenario becomes reality.
"Usually the people who do flip their kayaks are the ones who are afraid and tense," Lauglin says. "The boat wants to float and it wants to flow. So if you find yourself in the waves or you feel the boat is unstable, relax and move your hips with the waves."
Just in case of a flip, kayakers should always be prepared with a life jacket and should tell folks on land where they plan to kayak and when they plan on returning.
What is your best tip for being one with the water? Tell us in the comments!
The act of kayaking is so simple nearly everyone can do it. The problem is, not everyone can do it well. Kayaking, while a peaceful way to enjoy nature and the beautiful scenery at Lake Tahoe, can be frustrating if it feels like you're going nowhere and your arms hurt.
The secret to a great day on the water (and avoiding bicep ache after you're done) is to use the power of your core - your stomach muscles - to power the boat.
"You want to put your paddle in the water around the point where your knees are in the boat and take your paddle out of the water at your hips," Laughlin says. "And instead of pulling with your biceps, twist at your hips."
The resulting stroke tends to take all that "muscly" effort out of the small - comparatively so - biceps. By using the larger core muscles to power the stroke, not only will you glide further and faster and last longer on the water, you'll save your arms from aching and might even develop that summer six-pack.
Save the shoulders - keep the paddle blade low
The key to keeping your long touring or sit-on top kayak heading in a straight line, while maximizing the effort of your stroke, is to keep your paddle blade low. This allows a larger portion of the blade to come in contact with the water, giving you more purchase power with each stroke. You might think that pulling straight down and back is an aggressive stroke that will propel you further. Don't be fooled; less is more.
"You want to keep your paddle somewhat horizontal," Laughlin advises. "This will also keep your shoulders from getting overly sore."
Loose hips to keep from tipping
Fear can definitely be a factor when folks get around water. Often the fear of falling out of the kayak or tipping the boat creates a situation where the worst scenario becomes reality.
"Usually the people who do flip their kayaks are the ones who are afraid and tense," Lauglin says. "The boat wants to float and it wants to flow. So if you find yourself in the waves or you feel the boat is unstable, relax and move your hips with the waves."
Just in case of a flip, kayakers should always be prepared with a life jacket and should tell folks on land where they plan to kayak and when they plan on returning.
What is your best tip for being one with the water? Tell us in the comments!
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