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Primary Muscles Used for Kayaking

Kayaking is an excellent form of exercise and is particularly notable for helping to build upper-body strength. Muscles found in the arm, shoulders and back are all used during a typical day of paddling. Additionally, you don't have to be participating in a long multiday kayaking trip or kayaking race to feel the benefit of kayaking. You should be able to bu… read more
How to Use a Kayak Paddle

Your kayak paddle is the single most important piece of kayaking equipment you have. Using it effectively will keep you from capsizing, swamping your boat, drifting and beaching. You need to take ownership of your kayak paddle with a firm grip and good command of the basic strokes. It's a good idea to practice paddling in a pool or other body of calm, sta… read more
How to Use a Kayak

There are three important elements of boat control involved in kayaking. First, you must understand how to enter and exit the kayak. Second, you must understand how to propel and direct the kayak. Third, you must understand how to take control of a potentially dangerous situation, such as capsizing. read more
How to Use Kayak Paddles

Learning to use a kayak paddle is simple as long as you remember to utilize your whole body. It's important to be conscious of your body, how you are holding your paddle, and how you are moving, in order to prevent strains and other injuries. In just a few simple strokes, you can learn how to move your kayak, turn your kayak and even stop it. When first lear… read more
How to Use a Kayak to Scallop

Scallops are tender and succulent meats from bay waters or the sea. Its meat is an excellent source of nutrition. It is also an adventure to harvest them yourself using a kayak and diving gear. read more

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Buying a Used Kayak Tips

Purchasing a used whitewater kayak is an excellent way to save money and introduce yourself to the sport. There are some key factors to consider when purchasing a used kayak. read more
How to Buy a Kayak

Kayaking is enjoyed by thousands of outdoor enthusiasts across the country. A kayak can be used to experience a calm, serene afternoon on a river or for a thrilling, adrenaline-inducing trip down whitewater rapids. While kayaks can be… read more
How to Find the Right Kayak

Kayaks can vary in price from just a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. It's important that you find the right kayak for you. The right kayak will match your skill level and suit the type of paddling that you intend to do… read more
How to Kayak in Texas Rivers

Texas is a popular travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts in search of recreational activities, including kayaking. Visitors will find several coastal kayaking trails, as well as 15 major rivers where kayaking is allowed. You have… read more
How to Buy Used Carbon Racing Kayaks

A carbon fiber kayak is a type of kayak that is stiff, lightweight, and brittle. They are usually more expensive than other kayaks, and typically are used for racing. However, carbon fiber kayaks are susceptible to damage due to droppi… read more
Port Chester, New York Restaurants

Port Chester is in Westchester County, New York right off the New England Thruway, I 95 and the New York/Connecticut border. The Byram River flows by the town. It is one of the smaller rivers at 20 miles in length and is used for kayak… read more
Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois

No matter what part of Chicago you are spending your day in, you can find a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy a good meal. Chicago has 26 miles of lake front beaches, harbors that can accommodate up to 5,000 boats, an 18 mile lo… read more
How to Use a Kayak Paddle With a Canoe

Usually, a canoe is paddled by two people, each using a single-bladed paddle on either side of the canoe. Kayak paddles are double-bladed and designed to be used by a single boater on low-slung kayaks. Many canoe enthusiasts have disco… read more
Kayak Terminology

Kayaking is an exciting way to observe coastal or river environments and is an exhilarating activity. When you are just starting out, however, it can be overwhelming when learning terms for your kayak, equipment and self-rescue moves.… read more
Kayak Paddle Styles

The style of kayak paddle you pick should be based on a number of factors. These include your height and strength, the size of your kayak and the type of paddling you'll be doing. Whitewater paddles will need to be shorter, sturdier an… read more
Information on the State of North Carolina

North Carolina features the Smoky Mountains in the northwestern portion of the state, beaches all along the east coast and various salt marshes, wetlands and rivers in between. These provide for an array of activities for the outdoors… read more
Lakes & Rivers in South Carolina

South Carolina is known for its collegiate Gamecocks, longtime U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond and top-notch golf at Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. But it's also a great place for those who love the outdoors. Take a walk along Thurmond Lake or… read more
How to Use a Kayak Paddle With a Bent Shaft

Bent-shaft kayak paddles were designed to help alleviate stress on a paddler's wrists. The design places the wrists in a more ergonomically correct position, enabling the paddler to spend more time on the water while enduring less wear… read more
How to Use Yakima Kayak Racks

Yakima makes several rack models for transporting whitewater kayaks. The "stacking" models are the most common among avid paddlers, as these allow for attaching several kayaks to just one set of racks. When running shuttles or heading… read more
How to Install a Kayak Rack

Using a kayak rack keeps your kayak securely mounted to the roof of your vehicle as you head out to your adventures on the water. Some kayak racks are padded to prevent scratching, and the racks allow you to transport your kayak withou… read more

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