Do you really need a kayak dive flag? Well, of course, you do and it is the law of the land, in case you are not aware. Kayak Dive Flag usually has a white diagonal stripe that goes from one corner of the flag to another. The color of the kayak dive flag is red and adds to its visibility. Depending on the federal regulation, you can also use the Alpha flag. The Alpha flag is usually used when your boat is 3 miles from the shore. This is the reason why it makes sense that you should use both…
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Arthur
Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.
Do you want to upgrade your kayak and make it powerful? And have you considered the option of adding power from an extra source? If yes, then have you considered the option of installing wind sails to your craft? Well, there are several advantages of doing so. Also, you have an array of wind sails to choose from, depending on whether you are a novice or experienced kayaker. Also, if you would like to know more about wind sails, then read on to know about their advantages, disadvantages, among other important details pertaining to them. Best 6 Kayak Wind Sails…
So, you have got a Toyota Tacoma and you want to install a roof rack on it so that you can transport your kayak without damaging it in the process. So far it has been a real pain in the neck to install a kayak rack on this particular variant of Toyota because of some unknown reasons the manufacturers were not that interested in developing a roof rack just for Toyota Tacoma. But thankfully things have changed. Now you can easily find high-quality kayak racks that are designed and developed specifically for Toyota Tacoma and that too without paying a…
So, you own a Toyota 4Runner and you are very much proud of it. Good for you mate but what about transporting a kayak on its roof. Have you ever thought about it? Transporting a kayak on the roof of a Toyota 4Runner is never easy unless you are planning to invest a good amount of money on a top-quality kayak roof rack. You would definitely hate the idea of seeing your kayak developing a lot of scratches during the loading and unloading process. We understand your problem and which is why we have scoured the web for you and…
When looking to buy a new kayak, you need to know the kind of paddling that you intend to do beforehand. Now, if you want to paddle in all types of weather conditions and waters, then you want to look for a boat that can withstand them all. So, why not consider buying a crossover kayak? Crossover kayaks are distinctive and can handle all types of waters; they bear different designs as compared to standard kayak hulls. Though, choosing the right kayak among the available options is a daunting task. And you must consider several aspects beforehand – to make…
Surf any kayaking forum and you’ll find one of the most commonly asked questions to be: “What is the best way to ship a kayak?” The following are some suggestions. Keep in mind that rules, regulations, and business practices are constantly changing in the shipping industry, especially since the terrorist attacks of September 11. And before you decide who to ship with, be sure to call the company to confirm details. General Information Shipping companies consider both size and weight. Kayaks are very large for their weight, so their size is the controlling aspect of the shipping cost. Shippers use the…
Most of us choose to live our lives on the grid. Somewhere between the nearest strip mall and the local farmer’s market we carve out a personal niche that is well padded with the particular creature comforts of organized society that we enjoy. Most people, even the most free-thinking, prefer modern life’s amenities. The rest go to Alaska. Attached to the Lower 48 in name alone, Alaska is a different state, and a different state of mind. This is the place you come to when you want to clear your head, or your life, for a little while. Kayaking to…
The passion for exploring the sea by kayak goes beyond borders. It transcends cultural chasms and political divides. If you plan to take trip to Israel, consult your foreign office first. Yaffa to Tel-Aviv Start your tour at Hilton Beach in Tel-Aviv. Paddle south along the sandy beaches. After 5 km of paddling, you will reach the old city of Yaffa. Park the kayaks in the old port and visit this historical city by foot. The city is more than 3,000 years old, and has been mentioned by the ancient Egyptians. It is also referenced in the Old Testament, in…
Freycinet Peninsula extends 30 kilometres into the Tasman Sea from the east coast of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest and only island state. On a topographical map it looks rather like a great arm desperately searching the sea for something that it lost. The Aborigines have gone, the whalers left with the whales and the farmers and stonemasons who hoped to find their fortune, didn’t and left as well. But for everything it has lost, Freycinet has retained that which makes it unique. You can paddle the length of the peninsula, one of Tasmania’s first national parks, tracing the history of the…
Call me a contradiction in style, but here I am sitting in my wood-fired office on our alternatively powered spread with no less than four modes of telecommunication at hand: telephone, computer, walkie-talkie and VHF radio. That said, let’s take a minute and focus on the hand-held VHF radio as it applies to kayaking. When my friends and I paddle coastal British Columbia, our usual haunt, we rely heavily on a radio. Not only does it bring in the valuable, if mercurial, weather data (we need all the prescience we can manage in a small boat on the Pacific Northwest…