You have given a lot of thought to getting the right inflatable kayak. Paddles are also important gear to shop for and the decision of what to buy is a relatively easy one to make. If you are renting an inflatable kayak, you won’t have much choice of a paddle since most any paddle they give you will get the job done. Once you have decided to invest in your own boat, the paddle choice will be a matter of your kayaking style plus the paddle’s length, blade symmetry, materials used, and price. Paddle Length The first criteria when choosing…
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Fishing is one of the most exciting activities. The thought of a sumptuous fish meal, later on, makes it even more exciting. Fishing is done in many different environments. You can fish in, pools, rivers, lakes, and seas. You can also fish in ice and mud pools. All these environments require that you have the right fishing tools, to have a productive a fruitful fishing session. Among the most important fishing gear is fishing shoes. Having the best fishing shoes while kayaking is crucial. Their immediate purpose is to ensure you remain safe through your kayak fishing activities. Fishing environments…
Kayaking is indeed an activity filled with fun and excitement. Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers will surely enjoy doing it. But let’s not forget that there can be risks involved and injuries associated with this activity. Ensure safety at all times to make any trip an enjoyable one. In this section, get familiar with several factors that can make Kayaking risky and know the different injuries that you may encounter in doing this activity: Skin Exposure Too much sun exposure can cause sunburn and skin damage. Take note that sun’s rays reflected on the water can increase the risks of getting…
There may be times when you find yourself tilting on one side due to a wave, and your boat is on the verge of turning over. Keep your Kayak upright by making some sort of support. One technique you can do is the Low Brace. In this technique, you will push the blade of the Kayaking Paddle down in the water to prevent your Kayak from capsizing. Take note that a Kayak is not a stable craft, and during those times when you feel like the boat will capsize, your Paddle blade can be your saving grace. The Low Brace is a stroke for…
Learning how to stop when necessary is one of the basic Kayaking Skills that you need to learn. You need to stop, for instance, if there is an obstacle or you will hit something or someone. This is also called the emergency stop. Stopping your Kayak quickly is not as easy as it seems, but all you need to do is take time to get used to doing this skill. Learn how to do the Stopping Technique in this section: Keep away from running into different obstructions such as rocks or other kayakers. Learn how to do the emergency stop in Kayaking so you will be…
After preparing your set of Kayaking Gear, you need to make sure that your body is fit enough for the kind of activity that you will be doing. Warming up is essential to prepare your body for strenuous activities and to minimize the risk of injury. Establish a routine that you can follow and make a habit of following it before going into the water. Warming up can offer a lot of benefits. It can: prepare the mind, heart, muscles and joints for the trip or tourlower blood pressureimprove blood flowincrease muscle temperaturemake muscles more pliable Start with some light exercises…
When going out into the sea, kayakers are subjected to changes in tides and currents, as well as to the powers of wind and wave. Sea kayakers should therefore understand how these indispensable sea features work. Moreover, Sea Kayaking requires careful navigation and chart positioning. Knowing how to use the essential pieces of navigational equipment is important, as well as being familiar with open water Paddling skills. Tidal Variations & Current The gravitational effect of the moon as well as of the sun and planets affects sea conditions. Within a 24-hour period, water levels rise and fall. These occurrences are commonly known…
Negotiating whitewater rivers requires good Kayaking Skills, river knowledge, and of course, Kayaking protocols. The following articles will provide you with the fundamentals of Whitewater Paddling which will surely make a difference when you are already running whitewater rivers. Eddy Use & Etiquette Eddies are places where paddlers can stop for a while or relax before they start Paddling again. Paddlers can rest, eat, or mingle around with other paddlers in eddies, which generally vary in size. Eddies range from very small ones, which are hardly noticeable to beginners to the very large ones, where a whole group can stop and stay. Since being in…
The best examples of the wide range of designs for inflatable catamarans come from Sea Eagle, a company in the boat business since 1967. Sea Eagle is known for making durable and tough inflatable pontoon fishing boats, and they have really outdone themselves with the design of the new FoldCat. They also make a sailing cat, cleverly named the SailCat, and another exceptional innovation, an inflatable kayak catamaran called the PaddleSki. Here’s a closer look at all three inflatable catamarans: Three Types of Inflatable Catamarans 1. FoldCat The FoldCat is an awarding-winning design among inflatable pontoon boats. The North American Fishing Club tested it and gave it…
When talking about kayaks, one of the most important and essential factors to consider is the space it provides for storage. This becomes even more important during winters when the temperature starts dropping, and you need to store up your kayak for the season so that it is ready when winter subsides and spring sets in. So, here are a few kayaking tips on winter storage solutions that will help you safely tuck your kayak away for the winters: Making Preparations The first and foremost thing that you must do in order to get your boat ready is to prepare…