Tips for kayaking in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There are lots of different types of kayaks and places to paddle them in South Dakota, so the key is finding the one tha...

May 17, 2023
6:44 AM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There are lots of different types of kayaks and places to paddle them in South Dakota, so the key is finding the one that fits you best, said Jon Giblin of the South Dakota Canoe and Kayak Association (SDCKA). Giblin offers some standard advice for beginners and experienced kayakers: Always wear a lifejacket and get knowledge and understanding of the area you plan to paddle. A kayaker who plans to paddle a section of the Big Sioux River north of Sioux Falls, should find out about possible fences on that section of the river, for example, Oblin said.

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