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How to Find the Right Kayak & the First Step to Kayaking

Whitewater kayaking is a challenging sport, and choosing the right equipment is a crucial part of a successful learning experience. The first steps of any sport are often the most important, and taking them in the right direction will gradually build confidence and ensure enjoyment and success. A kayaker who starts with a negative experience can easily becom… read more
How to Turn a Whitewater Kayak Into a River Kayak

Whitewater kayaking is a very exciting sport. Using a whitewater kayak entails taking on rivers with flows that create rapids or whitewater turbulence. Using a whitewater kayak as a river kayak means trading off some functionality between the two paddling conditions. Every kayak is different and there is no boat that will work best for all paddling condition… read more
How to Tow a Kayak

Towing a kayaker and his kayak may be necessary if exhaustion overcomes him in harsh weather, if illness or injury occurs, or if a kayaker is rendered instable by fear. Especially in large groups, it may be necessary to tow whether you are leading a group or just paddling among your friends. Make sure your towing equipment and skills are in order by practici… read more
How to Turn Your Kayak Into a Fishing Kayak

Your philosophy of kayak fishing should match your philosophy of fishing. If you prefer to have every tool you could possibly need at your disposal, you may wish to extensively modify your kayak with fancy equipment to help you make your catch. If you'd rather fish lightly and simply, on the other hand, your kayak will need little more than a place to put yo… read more
Cobra Kayaks vs. Ocean Kayaks

Ocean and Cobra are manufacturers of sit-on-top kayaks. Both companies offer different models of kayaks that serve various types of paddlers. Anglers, fitness kayakers, competitive and distance paddlers can choose from many models that specialize in those activities. read more

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Benefits of Kayaking

Kayaking is an ancient mode of travel, originally used by Arctic and Pacific Northwest natives. Today many people engage in this water sport as a means of leisure and exploration. Kayaking has been a way for man to embark on his perpet… read more
Sea Kayaking Safety

Kayaking is great exercise and is also a popular recreational sport. As with all recreational activities, danger can be involved. It is best to be prepared for the worse in the event of an accident. This is especially true when kayakin… read more
How to Choose a Freestyle Kayak

Your kayak is an expensive, yet extremely important investment as a freestyle kayaker. It's not enough to simply choose the kayak that the sales person says is the coolest. Each kayak model will have its pros and cons. This is why it's… read more
Kayak Safety Gear

Kayaking is a fantastic pastime, whether you are on the ocean, on a river or on a lake. Though kayaking may seem safer than some other extreme sports, there are still many safety precautions that must be taken, especially if you are ou… read more
The Best Kayak Paddles

The best kayak paddle will depend on your experience level, the kind of water you'll be in and the length of your kayak trips. Factors such as the length of the paddle, the material the paddle is made from and the shape or angle of the… read more
Advanced Paddling Techniques for Kayaking

After mastering the essential roll technique, kayaking can be taken to the next level with advanced strokes and skills to improve balance, turning, and confidence on challenging lines. Efficiency with strokes and boofing allow the kaya… read more
How to Hold a Kayak Paddle

Learning how to hold a kayak paddle properly is one of the first steps for beginning kayakers. In fact, even experienced kayakers sometimes hold the paddle incorrectly from time to time, grasping it backward or upside down. It's impor… read more
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How to Repair a Polyethylene Kayak

Kayaks made of polyethylene are relatively hassle-free. As long as the kayaker remembers to rinse the kayak with fresh water after kayaking in salt water (then dry), and especially to store the kayak out of the sun, the polyethylene ka… read more
What to Look for in a River Kayak

What makes a good river kayak depends on the sort of river kayaking you want to do. Negotiating difficult rapids demands a much different kind of boat than taking a long wilderness tour through mild rivers or spending a relaxing day fi… read more
Winter Kayak Care

After a long and hopefully active and successful season of playing on the rivers, if you are a whitewater boater, or in the ocean, if you are a sea kayaker, come fall it is time to prepare your boat for winter storage. Unless you are o… read more
Kayak Injuries

Kayaking can be a demanding water sport that occasionally causes minor injuries such as sprains, tendinitis, muscular pain and bruises. These injuries can be caused by a variety of problems in and out of the water. The more common kaya… read more
Kayak Gifts

Kayaking is a sport that can easily become a way of life. If you want a kayak-related gift for that special kayaker in your life, you are in luck; a wide variety of those gifts exist. Gifts range from the practical to the whimsical, wi… read more
Kayak Tips & Techniques

Kayaking is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. If you are a new paddler or an experienced paddler, working on your technique and basic skill set can make you more comfortable and confident w… read more
Kayaking Trips in Alaska

Hosting one of the largest unspoiled wildernesses in America, outdoors enthusiasts of all stripes are drawn to the allure of Alaska. Kayakers in particular will find Alaska presents them with a dual challenge. On the one hand are Alask… read more

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