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rap (Lord Nerd on High) wrote in
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Just wondering what the average distance one could kayak in day, or
rather eight hour period? Nothing too intense and under normal
weather conditions. With hiking it's about 10 miles, biking is about
40 miles. Is kayaking somewhere in between?

My friends and I were thinking of kayaking on Lake Champlaign in
Vermont this summer and part of the plan would be to kayak up to some
of the norther islands that allow for camping. I guess I'm just
trying to figure out how far south we have to be to provide a good
day's journey, though nothing that would wipe out inexperienced, yet
fit, 32 year olds.

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Hello there from what I have read, if you take out the outside factors like
current or wind. An average group should paddle on average 3-3.5 nautical
miles per hour which works out to around 4 mph. That is an average speed
that will help map out your day.

Cheers,

akasharkbow