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Understanding A Woman's Approach To Kayaking During the many years that I've taught kayaking to women I've observed that we have a unique approach to paddling. So I was intrigued when I came upon a study by a group of UCLA researchers that explores the theory that, unlike the Fight-or-Flight response that men experience when they're stressed, women experience a response called tend-and-befriend. White Water Basics: Understanding River Currents The power of water can be intimidating, especially fast moving whitewater. Humans tend to fear what we don't understand and when we first come to a swiftly flowing river it appears chaotic and scary because we don't yet understand the flow of the currents. The Emotional Side of Kayaking Kayaking is a relatively intense sport, and all paddlers experience emotion on the river. Sometimes it's the excitement of completing a challenging river or a new freestyle move. Other times it's frustration that comes from failing to attain a goal, fear in the face of difficult whitewater, or intimidation when sitting in an eddy full of skilled paddlers. Kayaking Gear and Outfitting Tips For Women Ladies, you don't have to settle for gear that doesn't fit right or look good! Almost every manufacturer is now making gear specifically designed for women. There is a variety of women's PFDs that fit the shapes of your upper bodies, small shaft paddles that are easier to hold, helmets with funky designs, sport tank tops and other comfy underlayers in groovy colours.