The Ins and Outs of Kayaking

Kayak Tips

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Ineventiably something gets wet when paddling always keep in mind that you can dry your gear by threading clothing garments through your paddle shaft and suspending the paddle between trees. Another alternative is to bring along a small line, or use the tow line to hang wet gear.

Basic Kayak Tips

Take Great Photographs While Kayaking

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:00:00 -0400

Bring a journal and a camera that can withstand exposure to the marine environment. Create a photo journal to remember your travel adventure.

Photography and Kayaking

Selecting a Whitewater Kayak

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400

Inflatable kayaks are the ultimate crafts for your own personalized whitewater river adventure but for recreational whitewater use, three categories are of importance: whitewater play-boats, whitewater touring kayaks, and squirtboats. Whitewater touring kayaks for years have been, and will continue to be, an all around boat for whitewater.

Selecting a Whitewater Kayak

Kayak Racing Tips

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400

Kayak racing has become an increasingly more popular sport. If you are interested in venturing in the sport of kayak racing use the tips to pull ahead.

Kayak Racing Tips
Practice makes perfect. Practice the course before the race. Marker buoys are often set weeks in advance. Use your practice sessions to figure out the lines that you will be taking during the race.

Kayak Racing Tips

Kayak Safety Tips

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400

While kayaking is an enjoyable sport, it can also be dangerous. Be sure that you are prepared and practice safe kayaking.

Kayak Plan
First and foremost file a float plan. Many paddlers enjoy solitude when kayaking or canoeing, but its important that paddlers let someone know where they will be paddling and approximately when they will return. Additionally they must adhere to their float plan. In the event that something tragic were to occur a float plan gives rescuers a starting point.

Kayak Safety Tips

How to Transport Kayaks

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400

Some people think only about buying their new kayak, not about how to get it from their home to the water. It can be a logistical nightmare transporting a kayak. Thankfully there are many good kayak racks available.

Finding the right system to attach your kayak to your vehicle may be easier than think. Kayak racks are 100 percent dependable and reliable. There are various styles that will fit every truck.

How to Transport Kayaks

Kayak Fishing

Tue, 30 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400

It takes a long time to become an expert in kayak fishing. The period of apprenticeship, which must be served in order to transform the novice into a veteran kayak angler can be discouraging and often runs into years.About the nearest thing to a short cut is to have an old-timer take the first-timer under his wing and let the novice accompany him on kayak fishing trips.

Kayak Fishing

Kayak History

Tue, 23 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400

The first kayaks were created thousands of years ago by arctic inhabitants now known as the Intuits. These early indigenous people, formerly known as Eskimos, inhabited areas of Greenland, the northeastern point of Russia, Alaska, and the uppermost regions of Canada.

Kayak History

Sea Kayaking

Tue, 16 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400

As more and more people become aware of sea kayaking, we see sea kayak sales climbing. The great thing about this type of outdoor activity is that the entire family can enjoy it. In addition, sea kayaking is something that can be done by the elderly or young without experience as a peaceful activity or it can be done by thrill-seekers that look for the challenge, something hard and invigorating. Because sea kayaking is so diverse, it takes different styles of kayaks to keep up.

Sea Kayaking

Choosing a Kayak

Tue, 9 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400

Which one should I get? So to determine which kayak is best for you, you first need to know what kind of water you will be paddling on. You also need to ask yourself other questions about your paddling objectives.

Choosing a Kayak

Planning for a Kayak Expedition

Tue, 2 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400

You finally have a three-day weekend and it's time to head out and try out that new touring kayak! You rush home from work on Friday night, toss all your gear in the car, and off you go. After a few hours drive, you find a motel near the put-in and set your alarm for early the next morning.

Planning for a Kayak Trip

The History of Kayaking

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:09:36 -0400

Canoeing and Kayaking go back to the dawn of human culture. The word "kayak" literally means "hunter's boat." The kayak was useful for transport, but it was a miraculous hunting tool, facilitating a quiet approach towards one's desired prey. The covered deck of the kayak made it more sea-worthy and better able to shed waves than the traditional canoe.

The History of Kayaking