Kayaking in Lago Puelo

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