There is a wide range of
water activities that can be developed in Lago Puelo, from scuba diving to
windsurfing, but perhaps, one of the most interesting, easy and accessible is
kayaking. In a Kayak you feel like sitting on water. Since you are the motor of
the ship you decide where you want to go, it’s all up to you, there’s no limit
but yourself. This sport is by far the best way to discover this gorgeous lake.
However, there are a few
recommendations you should follow so as to make the activity more pleasant.
First of all, never go alone, though most kayaks are for a single rower,
it’s advisable to paddle in groups. You should also bear in mind your own
limitations, learning to paddle is an easy process but you must take your time
to learn it.
If you are starting
to discover this sport, I recommend visiting the webpage http://www.kayakpaddling.net/.
The webpage is in more than 15 languages and in it you can find practical animated
tutorials about kayak paddling. It covers from the essentials, from getting in
and out of the kayak up to recovery skills, such as the eskimo roll.
It’s important
to plan your route, remember to start paddling against the wind, because the
return will be easier, take into account the fact that in Lago Puelo, the wind
is generally western. And avoid going through the lake, it’s dangerous, try to
go close to the coast line.
Juan Martin Vido
