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Drinking While Kayaking: What You Need to Know

When you finally get a chance to get away from it all, paddle out on your kayak, and enjoy the day, you might be tempted to take along a little liquid enjoyment as well. So, what should you know about drinking and kayaking? Drinking While Kayaking: Natural Consequences Statistics show time and time again, that - unfortunately - alcohol and water activities just don’t mix. While pop culture is full of images of party barges...

Drinking While Kayaking: What You Need to Know

When you finally get a chance to get away from it all, paddle out on your kayak, and enjoy the day, you might be tempted to take along a little...

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Why Use a Wall Mount to Store Your Kayak?

The sleek, streamlined craft that you paddle out on the water can quickly become an unwieldy monster on land. If you are struggling to find a safe way to store your kayak, consider investing in a wall mount. They are an inexpensive, practical solution to kayak storage. While it might be convenient to just dump your kayak on the side of the house, that is never the best solution. In addition to being an invitation...

Why Use a Wall Mount to Store Your Kayak?

The sleek, streamlined craft that you paddle out on the water can quickly become an unwieldy monster on land. If you are struggling to find a safe way to store...

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Best Kayaking Apps

Want to map your route? Wondering how many calories you burned on that last paddle? Interested in the water levels and conditions on your next float? Well, at the risk of sounding cliché. . . there’s an app for that. Indeed, there are a number of popular apps that are excellent for kayakers to track their fitness, their routes, their water condition, and more. While we highly encourage you to get out on the water...

Best Kayaking Apps

Want to map your route? Wondering how many calories you burned on that last paddle? Interested in the water levels and conditions on your next float? Well, at the risk...

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Why Use a Kayak Dry Bag?

Ever heard of using a “dry bag” when you go kayaking? If not, let us share why you should consider one (or more) if you are an avid kayaker or if you enjoy any water activities. What is a dry bag? A dry bag is a flexible tote (like a duffle or backpack) that is made from a waterproof material and used to keep belongings safe and dry during kayaking, canoeing, boating, camping, etc. Dry...

Why Use a Kayak Dry Bag?

Ever heard of using a “dry bag” when you go kayaking? If not, let us share why you should consider one (or more) if you are an avid kayaker or...

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Basic Strokes of Paddling a Kayak

If you are new to kayaking, then you might benefit from a few tips and pointers that will make your experience more rewarding or take the fear out of a new endeavor. Learning a bit about the rudimentaries of kayaking before you set out can make for a more enjoyable process. However, theory and practice are two different things so it will be important to put these skills to the test as well. Even before...

Basic Strokes of Paddling a Kayak

If you are new to kayaking, then you might benefit from a few tips and pointers that will make your experience more rewarding or take the fear out of a...

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Kayak Fishing - Its Benefits & Advantages

Kayak fishing is a rapidly growing pastime. Why? Because there are so many benefits and advantages for your fishing. . . and for your health. Benefits & Advantages of Kayak Fishing. . . for Fishing Economical Kayak fishing has become increasingly popular for both shore and boat fisherman because it is much more economically feasible when you want to get on the water. Boat owners have extensive costs in initial purchase, maintenance, insurance, fuel, repairs,...

Kayak Fishing - Its Benefits & Advantages

Kayak fishing is a rapidly growing pastime. Why? Because there are so many benefits and advantages for your fishing. . . and for your health. Benefits & Advantages of Kayak...