Four Great Paddle Sports You Can Enjoy In Utah

Canoeing

Canoeing is one of the oldest of the paddle sports that is still enjoyed by people today. This sport has been used in countries all over the world for many different reasons. It involves a long slender boat that normally is able to fit one to two paddlers at a time. The paddle that is used has a single blade that makes it quite a challenge.

Kayaking

It was invented about 4000 years ago and was first referred to as inuits. The paddle that is used to propel this watercraft is double bladed with one on each side. The paddler sits inside the kayak with their legs inside in the front. The longer the kayak the faster that it travels. Kayaking is welcome on all the lakes in Uintah County but a favorite destination is on the Green River.

Rafting

The classic paddle sport is rafting where each member of the crew uses a paddle to propel forward as well as steer the raft. There is white water rafting as well as river rafting. The Green River is a great place to experience both. The trips range from day trips starting at the Flaming Gorge Dam to multiple day trips on the Green River through the Gates of Lodore or the Yampa River.

Standup Paddle Boarding

This paddle sport often called SUP’ing is one of the newer inventions but is growing tremendously each day. Paddle boarding stems off of surfing in the way that the board is shaped, replicating a surfboard. A long single paddle is used to steer and move forward. The sport originated in Hawaii and gradually moved towards the inland United States, including Utah.

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