Kayaking with fēnix 3

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Testing your limits in the water can be challenging and down right risky at times. The sport of kayaking can vary from area to area, but the apprehensions about safety are always constant.  You could possibly experience bad weather, lose your bearings, or even develop an injury while kayaking. These risks are what make the sport a thrilling interest for some. With the capabilities of the fēnix 3 on your wrist, you can kayak in style and even track your fitness metrics along the way.

There are certain tools that outdoorsman lean on more than others.  Then there’s the Garmin fēnix 3 multisport watch. The fēnix 3’s rugged and stylish design combined with its GPS and ABC sensors make it an impeccable tool for any outdoor activity, especially kayaking. Even though fēnix 3 doesn’t have a specific setting for kayaking, it has many functions that will help you during your travels in the water.

Fēnix 3 is not just a waterproof sports watch, but delivers comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities to guide you on and off the water. Its built-in sensors provide information on heading, elevation and weather changes. It records a GPS track log as you paddle and allows you to mark locations, such as a start/finish line, course checkpoint, campsite, vehicle, or other points of interest. With fēnix 3, you can create and follow paths, mark up to 1,000 locations and store up to 10,000 track points to route to. 

RowingPaceApp

Not only is the fēnix 3 a great navigational tool for kayaking, its perfect for collecting your fitness stats as well.  With the Rowing Pace app from the Connect IQ store, you can view information like distance and time for a given pace, average wattage for a given pace, and your estimated calorie output. There are also several apps that allow you to monitor your heart rate.

Next time you think about adventuring with a kayak, remember to pack your fēnix 3 smart watch. The multisport GPS watch is so versatile you can even use it as a wireless remote for the VIRB XE action cameras and capture all your kayaking highlights.

Don’t forget to share all your outdoor adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use the hashtag #HaveNoLimits.

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