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What to Consider When Buying a Portable Kayak
As kayaking popularity has grown over recent years, so has engineering and design. What once kept the masses out of the kayaking game - transportation, portability, storability - have largely been solved by any number of new portable kayak options. So, if you are an apartment dweller, a small car driver, or a strength / mobility restricted kayaker, there are still options for you. Common Portable Kayak Options Inflatable Kayaks - Don’t think pool floatie!...
What to Consider When Buying a Portable Kayak
As kayaking popularity has grown over recent years, so has engineering and design. What once kept the masses out of the kayaking game - transportation, portability, storability - have largely...
How to Tow a Kayak
As a non-mechanical vessel, you might be wondering “why would I ever need to tow my kayak”? Well, the motor might not seize, and you might not run out of gasoline, but there are a number of situations that can arise which would leave a paddler in need of some assistance. So, knowing the safest way to tow a kayak is another weapon in your safe paddling arsenal. Why & When to Tow a Kayak...
How to Tow a Kayak
As a non-mechanical vessel, you might be wondering “why would I ever need to tow my kayak”? Well, the motor might not seize, and you might not run out of...
Foldable Kayaks: What to Know
As kayak interest has increased so has the technology to bring this activity to as many people as possible. Since one of the biggest obstacles to kayaking for many people is portability and storage, designers and engineers have gone to work to find solutions. Smaller crafts, lighter weight materials, inflatable options have all popped up to good effect. But have you heard about foldable kayaks? Yep, now you can fold up your kayak, store it...
Foldable Kayaks: What to Know
As kayak interest has increased so has the technology to bring this activity to as many people as possible. Since one of the biggest obstacles to kayaking for many people...
Planning a Multi-Day Kayaking Trip
Summertime: long days and long weekends might lend themselves to the longing to get away. As summer heats up and you long to get out on the water, you might be considering taking more than a day out on your kayak. How delightful it sounds to launch your kayak, paddle to a remote locale, sleep under the stars, disconnect from the grid, and not come back until duty calls. If you are thinking about a...
Planning a Multi-Day Kayaking Trip
Summertime: long days and long weekends might lend themselves to the longing to get away. As summer heats up and you long to get out on the water, you might...
Kayak Fishing Checklist
First time or fiftieth time. Packing for a fishing trip takes patience & planning. And even more so if you are fishing from a kayak. There are so many benefits to kayak fishing, but it does require a thoughtful, minimalist approach to gear & equipment. Make the kayak fishing process as simple as possible with a handy checklist. Safety List Make safety a priority. Whenever you are on the water, it is important to take...
Kayak Fishing Checklist
First time or fiftieth time. Packing for a fishing trip takes patience & planning. And even more so if you are fishing from a kayak. There are so many benefits...
What to Consider When Kayaking in the Spring
Spring: when paddlers fancy turns to thoughts of kayaking! The sun is out, the temperatures are increasing, blue skies and clear water are calling. If you are yearning for the first paddle of the year, there are a few things to consider to make your spring paddling safer. If you have been cooped up all winter, you are likely ready to pounce on the first warm day to launch your kayak. But spring can be...
What to Consider When Kayaking in the Spring
Spring: when paddlers fancy turns to thoughts of kayaking! The sun is out, the temperatures are increasing, blue skies and clear water are calling. If you are yearning for the...