NATURAL TRIAD OUTDOORS Paddleboarding in the Triad
midity. Don’t have an expensive motor- boat? No problem. Living in the Piedmont Triad has huge advantages for opportunities to get outdoors, especially on the water and it does not have to involve a motor boat. Consider kayaking and/or stand up paddleboarding. One really shouldn’t ever be able to say “I’m bored” when living in the Piedmont Triad, the possibilities to get out there are endless! One of the best ad- vantages of being in the “center” of our wonderful state is that if we do want to get away, the mountains or the coast is just a short drive west or east. So what is there to do outdoors on the water in the Piedmont? All of your options will never fit into one short article, but here are a couple of the most popular choices:
S Kayaking: It is one of the fastest grow-
ing outdoor activities in the United States. Any age can participate and it’s easier than it looks, don’t write it off just yet! Kayaks are more stable than canoes because they sit below the water level, not on top of it. They have been around for approximately 4,000 years and were first made by the Inuits for survival hunting vessels. They are quiet, efficient and FUN. You can choose to just float around leisurely or you can use the kayak as a training or racing vehicle, the level of activity is up to you. If you love to bird watch, if you love to see a doe with her fawn drinking by the shore, or love water and nature in general, then you re- ally should give kayaking a try right here in your own backyard. It’s not just for plush vacation destinations, you can feel a world away just a few minutes away in one of our 28 Piedmont lakes to paddle in! It’s a low impact activity but with huge benefits. Just check out the revolutionary book; “Blue Mind, The Suprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do” by Wallace J. Nichols. With a few safety guidelines and some pointers on correct
ummer is upon us and the getting on and in the water is a great way to escape the oppressive heat and hu-
paddling form, you can be on your way in no time!
Stand Up Paddling or SUP: So, per-
haps you use to surf, or had a dream to surf but never got around to learning. Perhaps you want more of a challenge than kayak- ing will give you. The newest “rage” to hit the water sports arena is Stand Up Paddle- boarding. Most sources say that SUP originated in Hawaii. Wherever it came from, everyone seems to want to try it here! Stand Up Paddleboarding is a fantastic total body work out, it takes balance, con- centration and works your core to power the board. It is not as difficult as you would imagine, especially on our flat water lakes, and to give themselves a challenge, people are practicing YOGA on the boards as well. There is no better connection to nature as when the only thing between you and the water is a thin piece of composite paddle- board with your eyes taking in the beauti- ful lake, the sunrise (yes, there is sunrise SUP YOGA!), perhaps the osprey or bald eagle soaring above you while you are totally in tune to your balance and your body……you really should give this a try! People are amazed at how much easier it is than they thought, you just have to have 20 seconds of courage and give it a go. Whatever outdoor pursuits you crave this spring, be sure to educate yourself on how to stay safe in in the water, always wearing a personal flotation device. Hope- fully we’ll see you ON THE WATER in the Piedmont Triad summer kayaking and /or stand up paddleboarding!
Jo Proia is an ACA Certified Kayak Instruc- tor and Guide with GET:OUTDOORS WOMEN ON THE WATER in Greensboro. She has a passion for inspiring women to explore the outdoors. She published her first book: “Piedmont Lakes: A Practical Guide for Boating in the NC Piedmont” in the spring of 2017. Please join GO WOW on Facebook;
www.facebook.com/getout- doorswomenonthewater Jo can also be reached by email:
wow@getoutdoors.us or via website:
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