Duckies
Ready to captain your own craft? Many outfitters bring along inflatable
kayaks for the adventurous and energetic to use. Known as orange
torpedoes or duckies (short for rubber duck), theyre quite stable and
self-bailing, so you dont have to worry about them filling up with
water. They do, however, require some skill and strenuous paddling. You
use a double-bladed kayak paddle, wear a helmet and often a wet suit,
and do all the paddling and steering yourself. Since duckies are small,
you might be in for a wild ride. If youre with a large group, paddling
a ducky will give you a little quiet time on the river, some solitude.
And for the experienced, duckies are a great way to take on the river
yourself.
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