The BKC Blog
Top Kayak Fishing Mistakes: What to Avoid
Kayaking, like life, is about learning, growing, and handling surprises along the way. Whether you are an expert angler or just throwing out your first cast, don’t let preventable mistakes spoil a good fishing trip. Here are a few common habits that can improve your kayaking game. From preparation to kayak setup to on-water routines, let’s spend more time fishing than managing gear or your kayak. Don’t let a few missteps turn a relaxing kayak...
Top Kayak Fishing Mistakes: What to Avoid
Kayaking, like life, is about learning, growing, and handling surprises along the way. Whether you are an expert angler or just throwing out your first cast, don’t let preventable mistakes...
The Rise of Kayak Tourism: Trends to Watch
Travel at Water Level From sunrise paddles through coastal marshes to multi-day expeditions along undeveloped shorelines to urban floats with unique skyline views, kayak tourism lets paddlers see destinations at the water's pace. A growing number of travelers are ditching crowded attractions and resort schedules for a closer view of places untouched by the hordes: quiet marshes, coastal coves, urban waterways, mangrove tunnels, and remote lakes. Kayak tourism is travel where kayaking is the main...
The Rise of Kayak Tourism: Trends to Watch
Travel at Water Level From sunrise paddles through coastal marshes to multi-day expeditions along undeveloped shorelines to urban floats with unique skyline views, kayak tourism lets paddlers see destinations at...
Best Waterproof Cases for Phones and Cameras Wh...
Even the most dedicated kayaker can hardly leave their technology behind these days. Whether it is for emergency access, navigation, logging, or other typical phone behavior, cell phones go where we go. However, cell phones and other electronic devices still aren’t compatible with water. Kayaking puts your devices near spray, rain, wet hands, sand, and the real possibility of a capsize. Investing in protective gear is vital for paddlers. So, your case should match your...
Best Waterproof Cases for Phones and Cameras Wh...
Even the most dedicated kayaker can hardly leave their technology behind these days. Whether it is for emergency access, navigation, logging, or other typical phone behavior, cell phones go where...
Kayak Seats & Comfort: Upgrades Worth Making
You love your kayak: excellent stability, adequate storage, good tracking, but you are ready to call it a day after a short time on the water because your back, hips, or legs hurt. Don’t despair. Honing in on seat comfort is one of the most impactful upgrades that paddlers can make - especially if you want to stay out longer for fishing, camping, or extended river floats. The good news is that getting more comfortable...
Kayak Seats & Comfort: Upgrades Worth Making
You love your kayak: excellent stability, adequate storage, good tracking, but you are ready to call it a day after a short time on the water because your back, hips,...
How to Find Public Water Access Points Near You
As you expand your kayaking adventures, you might be looking for new places to paddle. However, seeing a promising river, lake, or bay on a map that looks accessible to kayak doesn't always mean that it is. Water access might be privately owned, closed, too shallow, or unsuitable for a kayak. Finding legitimate public launches is an important step in any new kayaking trip. It is important to know if they are accessible to the...
How to Find Public Water Access Points Near You
As you expand your kayaking adventures, you might be looking for new places to paddle. However, seeing a promising river, lake, or bay on a map that looks accessible to...
Paddling in Wind: How to Stay in Control of You...
Let’s understand what wind is doing to your kayak and the adjustments you can make before the conditions get ahead of you. Imagine the perfect summer day: the sun is shining, the temps are rising, the water is warming. It’s a great day for a paddle, until the wind starts up. Suddenly, your pleasant day of kayaking is a demanding skills test. Wind can impact tracking, balance, steering, and energy use. And it is particularly...
Paddling in Wind: How to Stay in Control of You...
Let’s understand what wind is doing to your kayak and the adjustments you can make before the conditions get ahead of you. Imagine the perfect summer day: the sun is...