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Hand Signals for Kayaking Communication
Kayaking can be a wonderful way to have a solitary float or an enjoyable social outing, but either way, it is important to have a way to communicate with those who cross your path. Sometimes, you aren’t close enough to communicate with your voice so having hand signals to relay basic instructions can be very helpful. Here are a few standard kayaking hand signals that are helpful for keeping everyone safe on your kayak adventure....
Hand Signals for Kayaking Communication
Kayaking can be a wonderful way to have a solitary float or an enjoyable social outing, but either way, it is important to have a way to communicate with those...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...