Top 10 Reasons to Paddle

By George Sayour, About.com Guide

Although not for everyone, the popularity of racing canoes and kayaks has grown immensely over the last decade. The recent rise in the recreational canoe and kayak participation has triggered a similar response toward racing and competing in what is known as the sport of canoe/kayak. The different types of competitions fall under what is known as flatwater canoe/kayak, slalom or whitewater canoe/kayak, and freestyle canoe/kayak.