Steep cliffs, secret bays, hidden beaches, patches of thick seaweed, seals that might pop up to say “Hi” – it sounds beautiful, doesn’t it? Ocean kayaking offers endless possibilities; the perfect blend of stunning views and wild, unpredictable environments, allowing paddlers to experience open water and view the coastline from … Read more
Every sport and outdoor activity has its jargon. Kayaking does, too – no surprise there. Each and every part of a kayak’s anatomy has a specific name – and you may even be familiar with some kayak parts. But others might be confusing – as in, scratch-your-head-in-wonder confusing. Either way, … Read more
All personal flotation devices are designed to achieve the same thing – help you stay afloat. It’s right there in the name. They are a must on every boat and for all on-the-water activities. But while most of you probably have a life jacket in mind when talking about PFDs, … Read more
You can’t always find time for an hour-long session in the gym. And even when you can, do you really want to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon inside? It seems like a waste of a perfect afternoon – especially when there’s such a thing as kayaking. And before you get … Read more
Getting into kayaking can be intimidating – taking up a new sport always is. But just because there’s a lot you need to figure out doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing. I’d say that the challenge makes it ten times more fun! But to stay safe and ensure that everything … Read more
Raise your hand if you enjoy spending most of your time on the water struggling to keep a tippy kayak upright and prevent it from capsizing. No one? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Stability is at the very core of kayaking and vital for enjoying your time on the water; … Read more
Low-head dams might’ve earned the nickname “drowning machine,” but don’t assume that other river hazards, such as strainers, are any less deadly. What are strainers on a river, though? Why do they rank so high on the list of kayakers’ worst nightmares? And, most importantly, how can you encounter this … Read more
If you drive a pickup truck, consider yourself lucky; that will make things a whole lot easier. I mean, look at a Fiat 500, for example – and then look at your truck. Now imagine hauling a kayak with one or the other. It’s not a “fair” comparison, but I’d … Read more
If you happen to own a truck with a bed spacious enough to properly accommodate and support a kayak, feel free to consider yourself lucky: You’re getting instant access to one of the most efficient, affordable, and convenient methods of kayak transportation. Well, almost instant. Before hitting the road, you … Read more
The prospect of finally owning a kayak can be exciting, to say the least. But browsing the market and going through hundreds of different models of all shapes and sizes in hopes of choosing the right one? That sounds a bit overwhelming, doesn’t it? So, if you found yourself wondering, … Read more
Your kayak aside, the paddle will have the most significant impact on your performance. It may not seem as important, but a few thousand paddle strokes down the road, you’ll notice that it makes all the difference. So, a kayak paddle isn’t something you want to choose on a whim. … Read more
Kayaking is easy to get into with only a few essential pieces of equipment – a life jacket, paddle, and, obviously, a kayak. And yet, it gets a reputation of a relatively expensive water sport, which makes many newcomers wonder: How much does a kayak cost, exactly? That’s the question … Read more
