A beginners guide to kayaking in Colorado
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#1
Colorado is famous for its big mountains and red rocks.
科羅拉多州以其高山和紅岩而聞名。
#2
But the state also has many rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
但是該州也有許多河流、湖泊和水庫。
#3
These waters make Colorado a great place for kayaking.
這些水域使科羅拉多州成為一個適合划皮艇的好地方。
#4
Beginners and experienced paddlers can all enjoy this outdoor adventure.
初學者和經驗豐富的划槳者都可以享受這項戶外冒險活動。
#5
There are two kinds of kayaking in Colorado.
在科羅拉多州有兩種獨木舟運動。
#6
Flatwater kayaking is on calm lakes and reservoirs.
平水獨木舟是在平靜的湖泊和水庫中進行的。
#7
Whitewater kayaking is on fast rivers with waves.
激流獨木舟是在有波浪的急流上進行的。
#8
They are very different outdoor activities.
它們是非常不同的戶外活動。
#9
Flatwater kayaking is easier and safer for beginners.
平水獨木舟對初學者來說更簡單也更安全。
#10
You only need a life jacket and basic skills.
你只需要一件救生衣和基本的技巧。
#11
You can rent a kayak at many parks in Colorado.
你可以在科羅拉多州的許多公園租到獨木舟。
#12
Nik White owns a kayak school in Golden, Colorado.
尼克·懷特在科羅拉多州的戈爾登擁有一間獨木舟學校。
#13
He said flatwater is very good for new paddlers.
他說靜水划船對新手划槳者來說非常好。
#14
Whitewater kayaking is more exciting but also more dangerous.
急流獨木舟更刺激，但也更危險。
#15
You need a helmet, a special kayak, and a spray skirt.
你需要安全帽、專用的獨木舟和防水裙。
#16
A spray skirt is a cover that keeps water out of the kayak.
防水裙是一種能防止水進入獨木舟的覆蓋物。
#17
You also need to be a strong swimmer.
你也必須是一位擅長游泳的人。
#18
Beginners should take lessons before they try whitewater rivers.
初學者在嘗試急流獨木舟之前應該先上課。
#19
Weather is also very important for kayaking in Colorado.
在科羅拉多州，天氣對於獨木舟運動也非常重要。
#20
The weather can change fast in the mountains.
山區的天氣可能會快速變化。
#21
Wind, rain, or storms can come quickly.
風、雨或暴風雨可能會迅速來臨。
#22
Always check the weather before you go out on the water.
在您出發去水域活動之前，務必先確認天氣狀況。
#23
If you see dark clouds, go back to land right away.
如果你看到烏雲，請立刻回到陸地上。