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The History of Whitewater Kayaking
When it comes to extreme sports, nothing can fully describe the adrenaline rush of whitewater kayaking. In whitewater kayaking, one slices through the water at high speeds, battling waves sometimes twenty times the kayaker’s size. It is a sport of balance, not just in a literal sense. One must have good balance to level the boat and prevent it from capsizing, but kayaking also requires a balance of strength and grace, a strength to push one’s self through the currents and a grace to maneuver out of tight situations. One must also have a balance between intelligence and stupidity, with the need for eno...

Posted by: William Katz

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