The BKC Blog
What Is a Float Plan?
A Float Plan is an essential safety document for kayakers that provides crucial information about their planned trip to a trusted person on shore. It is a vital tool to assist search and rescue efforts in the case of an emergency. Essential Elements of a Kayak Float Plan Trip Information Trip date(s) Departure date and time Expected return date and time Planned route (a marked map included, if possible) Launch and take-out locations (marked on...
What Is a Float Plan?
A Float Plan is an essential safety document for kayakers that provides crucial information about their planned trip to a trusted person on shore. It is a vital tool to...
What are Kayak Scupper Plugs & Do You Need Them?
You’ve just purchased your first sit-on-top kayak, and you can’t wait to get it out on the water. But wait! What are these holes in my ‘yak? What’s going on? Will my kayak sink on the first outing? Do I need to plug these holes? Don’t panic. You’ve just discovered scupper holes. Unlike sit-in cockpit-style kayaks, sit-on-tops are built differently. The sit-in kayaks have a smaller cockpit and less chance for water to swamp the...
What are Kayak Scupper Plugs & Do You Need Them?
You’ve just purchased your first sit-on-top kayak, and you can’t wait to get it out on the water. But wait! What are these holes in my ‘yak? What’s going on?...
How to Transport a Kayak
Getting out on the water for a good paddle is one of the best ways to unwind. However, you have to get to the water before you can unwind! And that can be one of the more significant challenges around kayaking. There’s a learning curve involved with the routine of strapping down and transporting a kayak, but it’s easily manageable with some practice. There are a couple of different ways to secure a kayak for...
How to Transport a Kayak
Getting out on the water for a good paddle is one of the best ways to unwind. However, you have to get to the water before you can unwind! And...
Kayak Water and Ice Safety
Wintertime creates a whole new kayaking experience. The water and environment are transformed by cooler temps, especially if you get snow or ice. These elements can make lakes and rivers more challenging to navigate, but as long as you’re equipped with the proper winter kayak gear and safety techniques, it will be smooth sailing for you. Kayak Safety Tips for Icy Conditions Being out on the water takes extra preparation if your area has recently...
Kayak Water and Ice Safety
Wintertime creates a whole new kayaking experience. The water and environment are transformed by cooler temps, especially if you get snow or ice. These elements can make lakes and rivers...
Winter Kayaking Gear and Accessories
For any winter sporting adventure, it’s important to protect yourself from the elements. That means guarding your upper body, lower body, head, feet and hands from the chill of winter AND the water spray from kayaking. Kayaking in the off-season requires extra prep to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip. With the winds and lower temps that accompany winter, the more layers and gear you need to stay comfortable out on the water. This shouldn’t...
Winter Kayaking Gear and Accessories
For any winter sporting adventure, it’s important to protect yourself from the elements. That means guarding your upper body, lower body, head, feet and hands from the chill of winter...
Winter Kayaking Tips
While it may not appeal to all, kayaking can be a winter and spring/summer sport. If you have unfrozen water near you during winter, you can technically still take your boat out. However, kayaking in cold weather does encompass some unique challenges. This is appealing to those who enjoy exercise and fishing, as well as those who enjoy the challenge of the different terrain. The benefits of cold-weathering kayaking are numerous: quiet beauty, physical challenge,...
Winter Kayaking Tips
While it may not appeal to all, kayaking can be a winter and spring/summer sport. If you have unfrozen water near you during winter, you can technically still take your...