Many people go running or play football, with an even larger segment of the population opting for the gym. We are all familiar with how crowded gyms are becoming, and the workouts are often tedious and little fun. So why not participate in an exceedingly abundant celebrated however typically unnoticed type of exercise like kayaking?

Kayaking is a fun activity that involves moving through water in a small water vessel with the aid of a double-bladed paddle. It allows the boat driver to manoeuvre through waterways by sitting face-forward and propelling ahead with alternating side-to-side paddle strokes.

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So you want to throw yourself into the deep end and go on your first kayak ride?

Whether you’re planning a beach trip with a group of non-surfers, or just looking for a way to enjoy the ocean on your non-surf day, here are our top 7 ocean activities to try when the ocean is flat.

Inflatable or rigid kayak? Sea or river kayaking? ITIWIT invites you to ask the right questions to make the right choice.