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Tips for Paddling a Tandem Kayak
Tandem kayaks can get a bad rap. The collaboration needed to get them going has spawned nicknames like “the divorce boat” if the paddlers struggle to be in sync. While there is a slightly steeper learning curve for paddling in a tandem kayak, they are actually great boats to learn kayaking and grow your connection with a friend or loved one. Tandem Kayak Paddling Tips Tandem kayaking is actually a lot of fun and can...
Tips for Paddling a Tandem Kayak
Tandem kayaks can get a bad rap. The collaboration needed to get them going has spawned nicknames like “the divorce boat” if the paddlers struggle to be in sync. While...
Why Choose a Sit-On-Top Kayak
Kayaking is a great low-impact sport for those looking to workout their bodies and minds while connecting with nature. It’s pretty easy to get the hang of too, once you’ve chosen the type of kayak you prefer. Sit-on-top kayaks and sit-in kayaks are both great options, it just comes down to your personal paddling preference. Sit-on-top kayaks, as the name implies, don’t have a cockpit that goes down into the hull of the boat. You...
Why Choose a Sit-On-Top Kayak
Kayaking is a great low-impact sport for those looking to workout their bodies and minds while connecting with nature. It’s pretty easy to get the hang of too, once you’ve...
Kayak Self Rescue Techniques
Regardless of your kayaking skill level, there’s always a chance of tipping over in your boat. The likelihood decreases as you gain more experience and learn to balance better, but there’s always the possibility of a rogue wave, current, or unexpected obstacle while you’re paddling. As you learn more about how to master paddling techniques and kayak maneuvering, you should also buff up on self-rescue techniques while you’re at it. How to Practice Kayak Self-Rescue...
Kayak Self Rescue Techniques
Regardless of your kayaking skill level, there’s always a chance of tipping over in your boat. The likelihood decreases as you gain more experience and learn to balance better, but...
Off-Season Fitness for Kayakers
The further we get into the fall season, the more layers you need to comfortably kayak. This prompts many who enjoy the sport to hang up their paddles and store their kayaks away for winter. The onset of this off-season doesn’t mean that you have to abandon the fitness and conditioning activities that preserve, enhance, and strengthen your paddling abilities, though. There are many exercises that allow you to stay in good ‘kayaking shape’ -...
Off-Season Fitness for Kayakers
The further we get into the fall season, the more layers you need to comfortably kayak. This prompts many who enjoy the sport to hang up their paddles and store...
Should You Use a Wetsuit or a Dry Suit for Kaya...
As we get further into fall, it’s worth considering how your wardrobe should change when you’re on the water. It’s definitely something to prepare for as the temperatures drop. Not everyone knows the difference between wet suits and dry suits, and which one might be best when kayaking in the fall or winter months. Many turn to the wetsuit or a dry suit as an easy insulating and waterproofing exterior layer. These two pieces are...
Should You Use a Wetsuit or a Dry Suit for Kaya...
As we get further into fall, it’s worth considering how your wardrobe should change when you’re on the water. It’s definitely something to prepare for as the temperatures drop. Not...
Tips for Kayaking in the Fall
Kayaking is a year-round sport. Just because the cooler weather is moving in, there are still plenty of ways to continue paddling throughout the fall season. Especially with the changing colors that accompany this season, the scenery you’ll find while kayaking in the fall is unparalleled. Don’t let the colder temps put you off! While kayaking is possible beyond the summer months, you do have to prepare differently for fall paddling trips. This can be...
Tips for Kayaking in the Fall
Kayaking is a year-round sport. Just because the cooler weather is moving in, there are still plenty of ways to continue paddling throughout the fall season. Especially with the changing...