The BKC Blog
Do Kayaks Tip Easily?
Especially for beginning kayakers and anglers, the threat of tipping over your boat is daunting and possibly discouraging. While even a seasoned kayaker still has a small chance of this happening due to conditions on the water, there are several techniques you can practice and get experience with to decrease the chances of taking a spill. Conditions that Cause a Kayak to Tip Generally, kayaks are safe and don’t just tip over for no reason....
Do Kayaks Tip Easily?
Especially for beginning kayakers and anglers, the threat of tipping over your boat is daunting and possibly discouraging. While even a seasoned kayaker still has a small chance of this...
Beginner Guide to Kayaking
Kayaking is a great sport that allows you to explore nature in a totally new way. Whether you’re out on the ocean, going downstream on a river, or simply paddling around a lake, it always leads to an exciting adventure and fun memories. That being said, it can be intimidating to take up the sport if you’ve never done it before. It’s easier than you think, though, especially if you have some friends to start...
Beginner Guide to Kayaking
Kayaking is a great sport that allows you to explore nature in a totally new way. Whether you’re out on the ocean, going downstream on a river, or simply paddling...
Tips for Night Kayaking
While it may not seem extremely different from daytime kayaking, night kayaking is more challenging than you’d anticipate. Even if the waterways are the same and you’ve traveled a familiar route before, it’s still going to require a different set of skills and feel quite different after sunset. In this respect, it’s important to come prepared for your trip and be prepared to light and conduct yourself accordingly – whether your night kayaking adventure is...
Tips for Night Kayaking
While it may not seem extremely different from daytime kayaking, night kayaking is more challenging than you’d anticipate. Even if the waterways are the same and you’ve traveled a familiar...
Single vs. Tandem Kayaks
Whether you enjoy solo or group kayak adventures, there are numerous boat styles to meet your needs. One of the more common questions that comes up, however, is whether to invest in a single kayak or tandem kayak if you plan to use the craft for both group and individual trips. Brooklyn Kayak Company has compiled some facts, figures, and features to consider when making this purchase to ensure your kayaking needs are met. Single...
Single vs. Tandem Kayaks
Whether you enjoy solo or group kayak adventures, there are numerous boat styles to meet your needs. One of the more common questions that comes up, however, is whether to...
Paddle vs Pedal Kayaks
Humans have been paddling kayaks for hundreds – possibly even thousands – of years. But we’ve only been pedaling kayaks for about 20 — in 1997, a kayak company in California revolutionized the sport by creating the first pedal drive attachment for kayaks. Ever since then, recreational boaters and kayak fishermen alike have been arguing the pros and cons of pedal kayaks versus paddle kayaks. The “paddle vs. pedal” debate is an important one to...
Paddle vs Pedal Kayaks
Humans have been paddling kayaks for hundreds – possibly even thousands – of years. But we’ve only been pedaling kayaks for about 20 — in 1997, a kayak company in...
5 Must-Have Accessories for Kayak Fishing
Are you an angler addicted to gear? Do you bring more than you need? We know you need the right kayak fishing accessory for each situation. Kayak fishing is an exciting departure from dock fishing — the maneuverable boat allows you to explore everything from the nooks and crannies of a shoreline to the calm center of a lake, revealing new places to drop a line. But before you set off with your kayak and...
5 Must-Have Accessories for Kayak Fishing
Are you an angler addicted to gear? Do you bring more than you need? We know you need the right kayak fishing accessory for each situation. Kayak fishing is an...