 The Early Show, CBS: "If adventure whets your appetit, try urban kayaking. You'll see Chicago's famous skyline from a whole new vantage point... Tales of ghosts, gangsters and architectural history make this tour unique" Outside Magazine's Urban Adventure Guide to Chicago: "gliding through downtown along the Main Stem, snagging stellar views of Chicago's architectural masterpieces is a Chicago experience that ranks right up there with late-night cheddar fries at Wiener Circle. "...Wateriders offers the opportunity to experience the City of Big Shoulders while developing some of your own." Delta's Sky Magazine "...adventurous sorts can kayak down the Chicago River to get a duck's-eye view of the Windy City and its splendid high rises." American Airlines' American Way Magazine
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Rowing combines a
passion for fitness with a love of the environment and the outdoors. It allows
you to experience the best that your body and nature can offer. To be on the
water under your own power is both exhilarating and peaceful.
And, sliding seat rowing returns more excitement and enjoyment for every calorie that you burn than any other activity. There is a remarkable satisfaction in the pull of the oars and the surge of the boat as you glide across the water. No energy seems wasted.
This type of rowing, sculling, uses the muscles of your legs, arms, shoulders and abdomen- all the major muscle groups-making it a complete and complex-and fun-workout. Rowing provides the aerobic exercise necessary to burn calories and improve cardio fitness. And, rowing is a nonimpact sport that you can enjoy for life.
Alden Ocean Shells is the world's number one brand of all-water
rowing shell. An Alden is the nautical equivalent of a mountain bike. Unlike
racing shells, which are extremely fragile and tippy, Alden boats are stable
enough to be enjoyed in all kinds of water. The Single and Double offer enough
room for picnics, fishing equipment, or full camping gear. The Alden Star is an
all water boat that offers the acceleration and speed of a recreational
racer.
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With Wateriders, it's easy to explore the world of rowing. Wateriders offers:
- Instruction in the use of Alden Ocean shells, using a combination of on water time and work on the Concept II ergometer, the world's finest rowing simulator. Because Aldens are so stable, one or at most two classes will give you everything you need to begin rowing on your own.
- Sales of Alden Ocean Shells. Aldens are easily cartopped, and can be used in many areas in Chicago: On Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in the city, in Michiana, from New Buffalo to Sawyer, or on the North Shore on Lake Michigan from Wilmette to Lake Bluff and at Skokie Lagoons, in Lake Arlington and Busse Woods in the Northwest suburbs, and on the many lakes and rivers of the midwest. Also, an Alden can be a major enhancement to a cross country driving trip. Ask to see pictures of camping with Aldens at Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
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