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Laid back against the mysterious Mount Rinjani the island of Lombok is the pearl of Indonesia.. With the Gili islands being a part of it, the water sports are an integral part of the island’s culture. Remote, baffling and watery , the island provides non stop entertainment to the visitors coming to explore its treasures. Amongst the diverse aquatic games popular in the island kayaking has been one of the foremost. The narrow lightweight crescent shaped kayaks are simply outstanding when floating on the turquoise waters of the Indo Pacific water. Kayaking in the blue waters of the adjoining sea is an exhilarating experience. Riding on a human powered boat and paddling your way through the breaking waves is just what the traveler would like to do in search of solitude. Kayaks are usually designed to accommodate one or two paddlers in it. There is a cockpit where the rowers usually take a seat. Kayaking in Lombok is possible only in the sea water. The island’s beauty can be observed by kayaking across surrounding waters. The experience of kayaking in Lombok is actually very enthralling. Imagine yourself and your partner amidst the deep blue sea, no one around , only the swish of wind and the gurgle of water. Kayaking is most popular in the Gili islands. Freaking out to the eternal sea alone will give you a strange bliss. Kayaks can be of various categories: sea kayaks, whitewater or river kayaks, surf kayaks, racing kayaks, Slalom Kayaks, inflatable kayaks, pedal kayaks, multi hull and outrigger kayaks. But Lambok especially provides the tourists with sea kayaks. Recreational kayaks are the most prevalent as the travelers just go out to the sea nearby for a pleasure trip. The cockpits are large and very comfortable to sit. If you are lucky enough you may also come across a skin- on- frame or the folding kayaks. The usual size of these kayaks are 12 to 24 feet. The length of a kayak does matter because that determenis its tracking ability or more commonly it’s the effortlessness with which it travels in a straight line. Some safety precautions have to be taken even if you are an experienced kayaker. towing lines, repair kits and survival gear have to be there with you also when you are on a recreational journey. Lombok kayaking can highly exciting if one goes for the kayaking trips arranged by the luxurious resorts of the island. So check this out on your next trip to Lombok.
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