Everything you need to know to enjoy whitewater kayaking in Kentucky

1. Kentucky’s Whitewater Fun Kenneth Garner Hancock CIS 100

2. WhitewaterKayaking A kayak is a craft used to paddle in the rapids and turbulent or moving rivers. River rapids are graded according to difficulty, danger or severity. Class 1: Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering. Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, small drops, might require maneuvering. Class 3: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe a 3–5 ft. drop, but not much considerable danger. May require significant maneuvering. Class 4/5: Whitewater, large waves, long rapids, rocks, maybe a considerable drop, sharp maneuvers/precise maneuvering may be needed. Class 6: Dangerous Whitewater, huge waves, hazards, huge drops. Experts)

4. Paddles: $50-$100

5. Helmet

6. Personal floatation device (PDA)

7. Appropriate clothing

8. Transportation

9. First aid kit

11. Choose Your Level

12. Novice Fun Gasper River Location: 15 miles from Bowling Green Length: 2.75 miles Class: II http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/11230.html

13. Moderate Intensity Silver Creek Location: Madison County west of Richmond Length: 6.5 miles Class: III http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/11260.html

14. Challenging Cumberland Location: Cumberland River near Harlan Length: 1.6 miles Class: IV http://vimeo.com/9058626 http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/11230.html

15. Meet New Friends Meet Some Friends Bluegrass Wild Water Association http://www.bluegrasswildwater.org/

17. Helmet

18. Whistle

19. First aid kit

20. Water

21. Cell phone

22. Throw rope

23. Appropriate clothing

24. Buddy

26. Have Some Fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEAYSibuQ-A&feature=feedwll&list=WL