The event started with a range of warm-up exercises, followed by professional coaching which carefully explained the activity content, introduce the skills of rowing, and outline important safety guidelines. 

澄澈明净的蕉门河，阳光映照着粼粼波光，色彩亮丽的皮划艇就是水上最靓丽的风景线。皮划艇俱乐部教练带领着同学们进行了划艇前热身运动，细心讲解活动内容、指导划艇的技能要点，叮嘱同学们划艇时要注意的安全事项等。最后在同学们上船前会先检查好他们救生衣的着装规范，确保安全。

After this preparatory work, students were eager to give it a try with their partners. They practiced the essential skills of paddling. Although the boat is small, it is difficult to operate smoothly on the water without strength and communication skills.

同学们一个个摩拳擦掌、跃跃欲试，他们渐渐掌握了划桨的要领，并尝试着下了水和身边的小伙伴们一起撑开了皮艇。别看艇小，没有一定的力量和技巧，是难以在水面上平稳操作的。

Kayaking originated in Northern Europe. As a charming water sport, the competitive characteristics of kayaking driven by many people which has been considered to exercise perseverance, cultivate the spirit of unity and team cooperation.

皮划艇源于北欧，虽被大家熟知，但在日常生活中并不怎么接触。其实，作为一项富有魅力的水上竞技运动，皮划艇多人协作划桨驱动前进的竞技特性一直被认为是锻炼毅力，培养团结协作精神的绝佳项目。

"On Jiaomen River, riding against the wind and the waves, although tiring but very fun", student A said.

“蕉门河上，乘风破浪，虽然很累但很好玩”，A同学表示，“作为旱鸭子，在这次活动中能勇敢‘下水’玩一番”。

同学们在蕉门河上体验了一番皮划艇运动的魅力，在碧波荡漾的河上感受了水上竞技运动的新奇和快乐!