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…
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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…
Kayaks are available in different shapes and sizes. Some kayaks are ideal for covering long distances via water while others are meant for traveling only short distances. Also, some kayaks are ideal for fishing. Now, keeping in mind your basic objectives for owing a kayak, you should make your purchase decisions. Besides, some people prefer lightweight kayaks; and others, the heavy ones. Even so, if you are shopping around for lightweight kayaks, the following pointers may come handy for making the right selection among the available options. Best Small and Lightweight Kayaks Affiliate Disclaimer: This site is reader-supported and we…
During your shopping quest for a trolling motor, you must ponder over several aspects. Now, trolling motors are electric motors that run on batteries to propel a fishing kayak quietly through the waters so the fish are not scared away. They are fitted on the bow or stern of boats. Anglers opt to install trolling motors on their boats so they can control their craft while moving from one spot to another and catch more fish. Best 5 Bow Mount Trolling Motors Affiliate Disclaimer: This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions (at no additional cost to you) if you…
So, you own a Nissan Rogue and are looking for a roof rack so that you can transport your kayak without developing any dents or scratches. Well, you don’t have to scour the web anymore, as we have listed some of the best kayak roof racks that you can install on your Nissan Rogue car without drilling holes in it or damaging the roof in one way or the other. Now, the market is getting flooded with numerous varieties of kayak roofs that can be installed on Nissan Rogue. It will take you hours to go through the specs of…
So, you don’t want to paddle all alone anymore? Cool, but how are you planning to transport two kayaks on the roof of your car. The Problem is most kayak roof racks that are available in the market are designed to allow people to transport only one kayak. But since you are determined to introduce your friends to the magical and magnificent world of kayaking, you need to gear up and purchase a dual kayak roof rack that will allow you to transport multiple kayaks without facing any hassles whatsoever. Here at Kayak Manual, we have tested several dual kayaks…