Sound crazy? Well, ask an avid whitewater canoer and he'll tell you there's nothing crazy at all about wanting to do just that!
Whitewater canoeing is so fast that the canoeist really can't sit back and enjoy the ride. Breakneck speeds will propel a boat into rocks very quickly, so the canoeist has to be prepared to use his paddle to push off out-croppings and redirect his boat where it needs to go.
A good amount of strength and quick thinking is needed to accomplish the ride, and it's easy to make a mistake or get tired out. This is why full protective gear is always recommended for whitewater canoeing, from helmet and life vests down to elbow and knee pads.
Overall, however, when practiced with safety and after receiving proper training, whitewater canoeing is a very fun sport. It is fast paced enough for any adrenaline junky to get his fix and contains plenty of hand-eye coordination, strength, and dexterity-building components to satisfy even the most hardcore of sports enthusiasts.
While it's true that it's not always possible to find a river in which whitewater canoeing is possible, there are still many places all over the globe that are more than appropriate. So, what are you waiting for? Go out there and fight some rapids!
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