Flatwater Kayaking
What is Flatwater Kayaking?
Flatwater kayaking is kayaking on a flat body of water. It can take place on almost any body of water so long as it is in an area that is sheltered from the wind and does not have any major waves. It is also the safest type of kayaking since it generally only takes place during calm conditions. This the type of kayaking which takes place on Lake Wendouree.
Since flatwater kayaking is the easiest type of kayaking, this is likely the type of kayaking that you will learn first. Not only that, but you do not need very much experience kayaking in order to be able to flat-water kayak proficiently. If you’re looking for an activity for the whole family that can be learned easily then flat-water kayaking is a good choice.
Canoe Sprint
Canoe Sprint could be described as competitive flat-water kayaking, it is the form of kayaking included in the Olympics Games A number of members of the club participate in Canoe Spring competitively, training on the Lake Wendouree rowing course.
Canoe Sprint is raced over 1000m, 500m, and 200m for men, while woman compete in distances of 500m, and 200m. Competitors line up in a row and paddle as fast as possible over the set distance. .