subject: Activity Holiday - Kayaking Weekends In Devon [print this page] Holidays are wide and varied; while some prefer to soak up some sun by the pool for a week, others prefer to put themselves through physical exercises which amount to more than simply unwinding at the end of a long year. Devon is a beautiful part of the country, and a great place to have an active adventure.
On top of the health benefits that will be realised when you go on an activity holiday, they are also fun, exciting and generally more eventful than a package deal to Somewhere Hot. The great thing about kayaking is that you don't need to be an expert to enjoy it. Kayaking holidays in Devon can be enjoyed by individuals as well as families, and once you start learning there are a range of option available, including touring, fishing and white water kayaking. There are even extended trips where you can test your survival skills.
The training is essential, as using a kayak is not always easy. Being properly trained will help you enjoy the experience more, filling you with confidence about operating your vessel. You will also learn first aid which can be important both to health and confidence. You can also learn about the different types of kayak, and gain better balance which is essential for a good kayaking experience.
The great thing about kayaks is that they have space to pack sufficient supplies for touring or fishing. Kayak fishing is growing in popularity, and allows visitors to get away from the crowded shoreline, finding nice spots for relaxing and waiting for those fish to bite the bait.
Whitewater kayaking is a slightly more taxing activity, possibly for those with more advancing kayaking skills. Whitewater kayaking areas are also normally remote, so it's usually the best idea to make a tour of it, including camping and some survival activities.
But if you don't want to use the kayak as mode of transport, you can enjoy merely as an activity to mess about with. If the kids aren't too quick to pick up kayaking, then you might want to think twice before taking them on that 7-day whitewater tour!
A kayaking holiday can make a refreshing change from a traditional by-the-pool holiday, giving you an opportunity to get out into nature in an active way. Exercise is a great form of stress relief, so perhaps an active holiday is preferably to a largely inactive one. The fresh air, the exercise, the wildlife and beautiful surroundings; kayaking holidays in Devon can be fantastic.
