Philadelphia-based John P. Stoppi is the owner and primary special inspector at the inspection firm of John P. Stoppi Jr., PE. A licensed building inspector with over 15 years of professional engineering experience, he has in-depth knowledge of fire protection engineering, architectural engineering, building code enforcement, and building code consulting. In his leisure time, John Stoppi stays active by swimming, bicycling, running, and kayaking.
Kayak, which means hunter boat, was first used by the Aleut and Inuit people of the Arctic region in North America, mainly for fishing and hunting. Initially, people built kayaks of different materials ranging from driftwoods to animal hides and seal skins. Modern kayaks are made of fiberglass, which weighs less and is sturdier than wood, or lightweight, impact-resistant plastics.
A German named Adolf Anderle was the first recorded person to use a kayak in 1931 for whitewater running down the Salzachofen Gorge. People began seeing kayaking as a sport and recreation when John MacGregor designed a canoe called the Rob Roy in 1845. In 1866, MacGregor formed the Canoe Club with several canoe and kayak enthusiasts. They held their first regatta in 1873, which launched the competitive side to the sport, and in 1936, kayaking was introduced at the Olympics.
Kayak, which means hunter boat, was first used by the Aleut and Inuit people of the Arctic region in North America, mainly for fishing and hunting. Initially, people built kayaks of different materials ranging from driftwoods to animal hides and seal skins. Modern kayaks are made of fiberglass, which weighs less and is sturdier than wood, or lightweight, impact-resistant plastics.
A German named Adolf Anderle was the first recorded person to use a kayak in 1931 for whitewater running down the Salzachofen Gorge. People began seeing kayaking as a sport and recreation when John MacGregor designed a canoe called the Rob Roy in 1845. In 1866, MacGregor formed the Canoe Club with several canoe and kayak enthusiasts. They held their first regatta in 1873, which launched the competitive side to the sport, and in 1936, kayaking was introduced at the Olympics.
