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From the Alaskan wilderness, to the Patagonian Mountains, to Australia, kayaking is something that adventurers find new twists and thrills to every time they paddle. According to Mike Blatt, “Kayaking is thought by many people to be insane and suicide! This is because the only videos that they have seen are where people drop off of 100 ft. waterfalls and race raging rivers.” Kayakers are known for taking on the biggest rapids and doing the most daring things in the river (Ford 6). Yet, the majority of kayakers do not even think of attempting something that extreme. They understand that the room for error would be very minimal and many injuries would result when attempting such dangerous stunts. Most kayakers go out on a weekend trip just to relax and enjoy the scenery. While tough and physical, kayaking is also very soothing and tranquil. The flow of the moving water on the river gives a sense of peace. Having proper equipment and learning the hazards of kayaking make this sport enjoyable for anyone. Proper equipment is a must to any good day on the river. Every beginning kayaker needs to be aware of the “Big Five” in the kayaking equipment (Kuhne 12). First of all, and probably the most important item in navig