Kayaking has become a very popular pastime over the past few years. Not only is it a beautiful way to enjoy the outdoors, but being in a kayak also gives you complete control over your movement. This makes kayaking a particularly viable option for those who struggle with mobility. If you’re looking to open a kayak pool for yourself or for others, then this article is for you. Here is a simple guide to getting started.
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Get Your Kayak
As with any other outdoor activity, the first and most vital step to opening a kayak pool is to secure yourself a kayak. There are several places where you can purchase kayaks, either individually or in a bunch, so finding the right one shouldn’t be difficult. Once you’ve found it, take some time to learn how to use it. Most kayaks come with a good tutorial video, so watching these will certainly help improve your experience. Once you’re confident that you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to move on to the next step.
Create A Pool
The next step is to create a pool. This can be done in a number of ways, but since we are aiming for a leisure-oriented environment, we will focus on creating an outdoor swimming pool. If you live in a cold climate, then you might consider creating an indoor pool as well. When creating an outdoor pool, you will need to determine the location carefully and consider how you will maintain it. You also need to make sure that the area is spacious enough to allow for safe kayaking. If you are in the process of creating an outdoor pool but haven’t yet bought equipment, then it might be a good idea to look into buying a kayak raft. This is what kayaks are built on, and it can serve as your starting point for your pool. With a kayak raft, all you will need to do is secure it to some piers or other concrete structures and you’re ready to go. Another option is to build a floating dock on which you can park your boat. You can either purchase an already made dock or build one yourself. Docks provide you with more flexibility regarding the location of your pool. They also make it easier to transport the pool to different locations. Finally, you can always build a concrete structure that will serve as both your pool deck and boat landing. These are the most popular options, as they are probably the easiest ones. You will most likely end up using piers or other types of supports to create your pool deck and will need to secure them to the floor or ground with rebar and concrete.
Prepare The Pool Area
Once you’ve got your pool, the next step is to prepare the area around it. This means cleaning up the area and erecting some structures, like lounge chairs or a small snack bar, to make it more appealing. You might also want to put up some landscape timings or plant some shrubs around the pool area to improve its aesthetic quality. If this is an outdoor pool, then you will also want to add deck torches here and there to make it feel a bit more like an indoor pool.
Fully Equip The Pool Area
Once your pool area is prepared and looking nice and tidy, it’s time to add the finishing touches and fully equip it. This means adding additional items to the pool area, like a couple of lounge chairs or an outdoor table and chairs, a parasol to protect you from the sun, and a couple of umbrellas to provide some shade. You might also want to put up a small grill for the occasional cookout or order some pizza or other types of snacks to have at the pool. When adding these additional elements to your pool area, make sure that their size and scale fits the space and that they aren’t too big that they start looking like an eyesore or too small that they don’t provide adequate support for the area.
Once you’ve prepared all of this, it’s time to enjoy your pool. Remember to keep it clean by washing down the area with water regularly and removing any debris, like leaves or twigs, that may have accumulated during the year. Additionally, be sure to lock up all items that are not part of the pool equipment, like shovels, axes, or other similar yard tools, in case they get stolen or damaged. Finally, make sure to have fun! Enjoying your new outdoor pool area is the best way to ensure that it will be used regularly.