7
Oct
Posted on 2009 under Kayaking |
Kayaking is simply an exciting outdoor activity. However, most enthusiasts don’t have time to learn this during their free time because there is not much kayaking sessions offered in their area. The best solution was offered by Coastguard Education as it offers a series of online tutorials for kayaking enthusiasts and novices out there.
The global reach of the internet has made it possible for thrill-seekers to learn this activity without leaving their homes. The online modules were drafted well which make them easy to understand and implement.
The site address of the online kayaking tutorial is www.cbes.org.nz.
The good thing about the online module, according to the creators, is that mistakes can be made without physical risks. The correct procedures and pre-activity preparations are outlined in the aforementioned page. The online site also has interactive features that make learning fun for both experts and beginners alike.
8
Jul
Posted on 2009 under Kayaking |
The United States Coast Guard has reportedly rescued a French kayaker in Bering Sea near the Alaskan peninsula following a distress call made by him on Saturday.
The authorities used the Coast Guard helicopter to rescue Jean-Gabriel Chelala, who was aiming to create a world kayaking record for circumnavigating the globe through the aforementioned sport.
Chelala was forced to contact the authorities on Saturday after he encountered rough waters for several days which sapped of his energy. He said that he became just too weak to continue kayaking due to the challenging currents the past few days.
The helicopter took Chelala from the St. Lawrence Island coast to Nome. The kayak gear and boat were abandoned by the authorities as they prioritized the health of the kayaker, who was treated for mild hypothermia.
The 28-year old kayaker attempted to circle the globe through kayaking and bicycling. In January 2008, he left his home country by bike then kayaked to Florida via the Atlantic Ocean. From the southern US State, Chelala pedaled his way up to Alaska to start the kayaking stunt once more. These information were relayed by the kayaker himself on his official website.