Are you an angler who is looking to motorize your fishing kayak? If yes, then a trolling motor is ideal to cover long distances when you’re out on your fishing expeditions. Trolling motors have gained popularity in the kayaking world in recent times because they are powerful, compact, and work quietly. However, selecting the trolling motor that is right for you ain’t a cakewalk. You need to consider some important aspects if looking to make a wise investment. Here we give you some important points to have in mind while shopping around to help you make the right choice in…
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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…
The Dead Sea is an unusual place to sea kayak. It is the lowest water basin on earth, 400 meters below sea level, and also the saltiest Sea (or lake) in the world, with a salt level above 30%. Nothing lives in its waters. Yet, the mountainous salt formations you will encounter during your paddle makes up for what it lacks in marine life. The sea is located in the Great Syrian-African Rift that runs from Syria to Kenya. In the middle of the sea runs an unseen line making the border between Israel and Jordan. It is 90 km long…
So, you have a Toyota RAV4 and you are also into kayaking. Nice combination! Now, as expected, you are looking for the best Kayak Roof Rack For your Toyota RAV4 so that you can kayak alone while maintaining a good amount of social distancing. But finding the right roof rack which is compatible with Toyota RAV4 is not that easy given the fact there are so many varieties of kayak roof racks available in the market. Best 5 Kayak Roof Racks For Toyota RAV4 To help you out, here we have listed best 7 Kayak Roof Rack that you can…
Being a big guy is tough. You always get the last pick of clothing and you’re never able to find anything that fits in the store. What’s worse is when you go out on your kayak trip, you either have to bring one of those tiny little kids’ life jackets or just not wear one at all. But we know there are bigger guys who want to enjoy kayaking like anyone else, so here are some tips for people with XXL-sized chests! Best 9 Kayaks for Big & Lanky Guys Affiliate Disclaimer: This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions…