There are no trails to follow.
Paddlers decide where they want to go and how fast they want to get there.
Whether they prefer to row the local river on a lazy Sunday and watch the blue herons or would rather cartwheel through white water and play in waves of crashing surf, thousands of people every year are discovering the limitless possibilities of rowing and kayaking. The U.S. Department of the Interior estimates that 24 million to 26 million people engage in some form of paddle sport every year, and 5 million to 10 million of them participate regularly. None required if you join a local club. Most of our members row recreationally, not competitively. Rowing provides aerobic and strength-conditioning benefits and, according to a study from Western Illinois University, burns calories faster than biking for the same level of effort.