Kayaking on the whole involves encasing ones lower body in plastic or fibre reinforced plastic, then launching oneself off a rock and down a rather fast flowing streach of river that even the most extreme Salmon would have second thourghts about.
Kayaking
This passtime is often undertaken by stupid/brave individuals and old people.
Where it Can Be Done
Artificial concrete thingamys like the Tees Bararge, The Nene WWC, and the Infamous Holme Peirpoint in Nottingham