
Is Whitewater Kayaking Safe? | Key Questions Answered
Jan 13, 2026
Is whitewater kayaking safe? Some of you may be thinking "of course not!" so I'm here to try and clear up some common misconceptions about the dangers surrounding whitewater paddling.
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