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Kayak-White Water in Chile |
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| First of all it is very important to get a brief idea about what a kayak is. Kayak is a long and narrow boat and perfect for traveling long and adventurous distance. While you are on a kayak the direction of the boat is maneuvered form the seat by the boat paddle blade on each side of the kayak. To practice kayaking it depends on personal expectation and choice. As the preferences differ about kayaking, kayak boat sizes and models vary according to the demands of environment.
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The origin of kayaking can be cited back to five hundred years ago in Greenland and the Aleutian archipelago, where the Eskimos built those boats from seal skin covered over a wooden frame or deer bone. Originally, kayaks were created for fishing and hunting as well as sea travel. The British were the first discoverer of the Eskimo kayaks and they introduced it to Europe towards the end of the 19th century. And after much modification in the contemporary model this recent day kayaking concept has come into vogue.
Chile Rivers are considered world class for "white water" by kayaking in Chile enthusiasts, and are perfect both for rafting and kayaking. The rivers which are recognized for kayaking in Chile on a national and international level are the Bio-Bio and the Futaleufu, both
Kayaking white water in Chile is exciting, challenging, and sometimes dangerous experience. Practiced in class III, IV and V rivers, it requires a high level of technical skill and physical fitness, stamina, and psychological preparation. For such kayaking, you need to be trained by a licensed instructor or in an appropriate kayaking center. While kayaking on white water in Chile you have to face different levels of difficulties:
Class I. -Easy
Class II- Beginner
Class III- Intermediate
Class IV- Advanced
Class V- Expert
Class VI- Extreme
Some of the most famous white water kayaking destination in Chile:
Rapel Lake: Metropolitan Region. Located 145 km (91 MI) southwest of Santiago.
Maipo River: Metropolitan Region, in the Melocoton sector, at 22 km (14 MI) from Guayacan village. Spring and summer seasons. Classes III and IV. A
Claro River: VII Region of Maule. Located in Radal 7 Tazas National Park . It is known for its waterfalls.
Futaleufu River: Tenth Region of Los Lagos (the lakes). Located at 155 km (97 MI) southeast of Chaiten. Class V.
Baker River: 11th Region of Aysen. Located 10 km (6 MI) northeast of Cochrane. Class V
Bio-Bio River: 8th Region of Bio-Bio. Located southeast of Los Angeles. Class V.
Trancura River: 9th Region of Araucania. Located 14 km (9 MI) from Pucon. Classes III and IV.
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