The BKC Blog
Buying Guide to Kayak Seats
Finding the right kayak seat can be a game changer for serious ‘yakers. If you spend lots of quality time on the water, you want a quality seat supporting your body. Thankfully, several options are available that let you paddle (or pedal) in comfort. Brooklyn Kayak Company carries kayak seats that swivel and raise, seats made of nylon and memory foam, seats that adjust a little, and seats that adjust a lot. They have seats...
Buying Guide to Kayak Seats
Finding the right kayak seat can be a game changer for serious ‘yakers. If you spend lots of quality time on the water, you want a quality seat supporting your...
Choosing the Right Kayak Length
Whether you’re looking for a new way to explore the nature around you or you’re itching to get back on your favorite water routes, investing in a kayak is a great choice. There are many different types, but this shouldn’t intimidate you. Getting into a kayak is easier than it seems once you know what to look for. One feature or specification that you may have questions about is the length of a kayak. How...
Choosing the Right Kayak Length
Whether you’re looking for a new way to explore the nature around you or you’re itching to get back on your favorite water routes, investing in a kayak is a...
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...