Once you gain some kayaking experience under your belt, you’ll likely want to tackle some faster rivers and bodies of water. After all, the adrenaline rush of flying your kayak down a river is what drives many people to the hobby. As you begin to traverse some of the faster rivers, however, you’ll eventually find …...

There’s still over a month left of the official summer season, so you should take full advantage of this time by hitting the waters in your kayak. Don’t just limit yourself to rivers and streams, but also think about kayaking in still-water lakes. There are several unique advantages of lake kayaking, some of which may …...

Does your kayak consistently veer to either the right or left side? This is a frustrating scenario that both amateur and seasoned kayakers experience on a regular basis. Not only does this type of forced movement behavior make your kayak more difficult to control, but it can also place you in danger if you aren’t …...

It’s no secret that freshwater kayaking is significantly easier when you go with the current. As long as there are no visible obstacles ahead, you can sit back and let the current do all of the work. This is a relaxing way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors from the comfort of …...

The hand roll is a simple yet highly effective way to turn a capsized kayak back over without the use of a paddle. Far too many beginners only learn the traditional side roll which requires a paddle. Although this type of roll is perfectly fine, you could find yourself in trouble when your paddle gets …...

You might be wondering why anyone would even want to kayak at night. After all, the dark night skies only make the sport more difficult and dangerous. Well, some people prefer to kayak at night to avoid the sweltering mid-day temperatures. Other people prefer to kayak at a night for a chance to do some fishing. If …...