Kayaking has existed for a great while longer than most people assume, and it is still rising in popularity around the world. It is truly the example of a timeless concept, and here’s the story behind it.
Ancient Origins
Archaeologists have discovered that North American aborigines have been utilising kayaks as far back as 5000 years ago. Inuit people are generally believed to be the inventors of the kayak, along with Aleutian hunters.
Truly Timeless Design
The shape and overall design attributes of these early kayaks were practically identical to the modern ones being utilised during water sports in Maldives islands in and around resorts such as Naladhu Private Island Maldives. The only real difference would be the build-materials, which can be anything from Kevlar to glass.
The Russians and the Aleutian Hunters
The Aleutians were so adept at hunting that according to legend, many of them were employed by Russians during the 1700s, even forcibly, to hunt for materials that were valuable and trade-worthy. These included items such as Otter skins.
Kayaking as a Competitive Sport
This concept emerged at a time that is surprisingly recent. One might assume that kayaks were used for races as long as they existed, but kayaking/canoeing as a competitive sport was only established in 1873.
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