The first recorded competitive canoe sprint race took place at the British Royal Canoe Club in 1869. Canoe and kayak races feature on the Olympic Games programme, each with its own specific rules.

Whether it is a stroll along the island’s pristine beaches or a kayak trip through the bayside mangrove forest, a trip to Caladesi Island is an unforgettable experience. Take a nature trail walk to ...

paddle boats cost $35 an hour, and canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards cost $25 an hour. (Half-hour rentals are also available at an increased rate.) Note that swimming in Lake Estes is not ...