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), they’re quite stable and self-bailing, so you don’t 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 you’re 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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