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Kayaking As Therapy: Improving Mental Health
Low-lying mist hangs over a mirror-smooth lake as the sun begins its ascent. The crystal clear reflection creates an illusion of two worlds kissing - and you just breathe. The slap of your paddle startles a bird, and a bald eagle takes flight for its eyre - and you breathe in. The adrenalin pumps as you navigate the frothy whitewater and chute through the rapids - and you gulp in a breath. Recent studies show...
Kayaking As Therapy: Improving Mental Health
Low-lying mist hangs over a mirror-smooth lake as the sun begins its ascent. The crystal clear reflection creates an illusion of two worlds kissing - and you just breathe. The...
Kayaking Skills for Different Waters
Kayaking is such a versatile sport that you can do it almost anywhere. Skinny water to deep water, river currents to calm bays, freshwater to salt water, and just about everything in between. So, where will your kayak take you? When you think about kayaking in different waters, you must master different skills. Here are some thoughts on how to tackle different waters with your kayak. Lake / Bay Kayaking Skills (protected waters) Kayaking in...
Kayaking Skills for Different Waters
Kayaking is such a versatile sport that you can do it almost anywhere. Skinny water to deep water, river currents to calm bays, freshwater to salt water, and just about...
Eco-Friendly Kayaking: Minimizing Your Impact o...
Even as kayakers, we can “tread” lightly on the spaces we paddle. Let’s engage in minimizing our impact on nature. Why Eco-Friendly Matters As more people take to the waters, our environmental impact grows. So, how can we use our natural resources wisely and respectfully? Even though kayaking is generally regarded as eco-friendly and to the world around us - no fuel emissions (if paddling / pedaling), little noise pollution, and low wake erosion, there...
Eco-Friendly Kayaking: Minimizing Your Impact o...
Even as kayakers, we can “tread” lightly on the spaces we paddle. Let’s engage in minimizing our impact on nature. Why Eco-Friendly Matters As more people take to the waters,...
10 Must-Have Kayak Mods
Whether you have been kayaking for a hot minute or you’re just getting started, whether you have the latest, greatest ‘yak or a hand-me-down from your brother-in-law, there are a few things you can do to upgrade your kayak to get the most out of your experience. From major updates to minor adaptations, check out these enhancements for your ‘yak. In no particular order, here are 10 must-have kayak modifications that will make your day...
10 Must-Have Kayak Mods
Whether you have been kayaking for a hot minute or you’re just getting started, whether you have the latest, greatest ‘yak or a hand-me-down from your brother-in-law, there are a...
Kayaking New York City Waterways
Can you kayak in New York City? Well, yes, yes you can. And with a name like Brooklyn Kayak Company, you can imagine we know a thing or two about paddling those waters. In an urban jungle of concrete, skyscrapers, traffic, and lights, getting out on the waterways that made New York what it is can open your eyes to the city in a new way. And in recent years there are more and more...
Kayaking New York City Waterways
Can you kayak in New York City? Well, yes, yes you can. And with a name like Brooklyn Kayak Company, you can imagine we know a thing or two about...
Does a Kayak Need a Rudder?
The short answer to the question of whether or not you NEED a rudder in order to kayak is “no”. In fact, there are some very passionate, outspoken kayakers who aren’t fans of rudders at all. They maintain that kayaking can be done quite successfully without the use of a rudder. Correct paddling technique can turn and propel the kayak just fine, so a rudder can become a crutch and lead to poor paddling technique....
Does a Kayak Need a Rudder?
The short answer to the question of whether or not you NEED a rudder in order to kayak is “no”. In fact, there are some very passionate, outspoken kayakers who...