For those who have trouble maintaining balance while on the water in a traditional, hard-shell kayak, an inflatable kayak may be preferable. Inflatable kayaks are very durable and easy to store and transport, as they are deflated at the end of each trip and easily blown up again for the next trip. Most inflatable kayaks are built to fit one passenger, and if you have two of them, you can race. Choose a slow-moving section of river to race one another, as it is unsafe to race in more turbulent water.
Instructions
1 Unroll the deflated boats on the bank of the river at the put-in site. Insert the nozzle of the air pump into the valve in the boat. Pump up the boat until it is completely inflated, pushing down on the bladder of the air pump with a foot, allowing the pump to fill with air, and then repeating. Many inflatables will have an air pressure gauge suggesting ideal air pressure for the vessel. Blow up all parts of the kayak wherever there are valves for an air pump.
2 Decide upon clear start and end points so all kayakers in the race are clear on where to go. Look for obvious landmarks in the banks, such as a colorful bush, a rope swing, or a tent.
3 Have all racers paddle to the designated starting point. Back-paddle, or paddle against the current, in place until all kayaks are at the designated starting point.
4 Decide who will say "Ready, set, go." It may help to have onlookers at the starting point for this, as well as someone at the finish line to determine the winner.
5 Shout "Ready, set, go" in a clear voice, or listen for the designated starter. Paddle toward the finishing point using quick, firm strokes of the kayak paddles.
6 When finished with the run, deflate kayaks by releasing the valves and encouraging all air to escape by rolling up each kayak into a tight cylinder to transport back to storage. Before leaving in storage, unroll kayaks and allow to dry out in the sun to prevent molding and bad smells. Roll up again to keep in storage.
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