Kayak Rafting Up 101
It was always easy for a rafter like me to have no envy fora kayaker. I can’t roll and I’m a...
Women’s Whitewater Kayaking Gear
As more and more women are actively participating in whitewater kayaking, the manufacturers of whitewater gears are leaving no stone...
How to Paddle Backwards in a Kayak
You might be wondering why on earth you want to paddle in reverse? That is a fair question and it deserves a proper answer. Forward...
Best Kayak Seats for People with Bad Backs
Kayaking is a great outdoor activity and there is not an iota of doubt about it but if you suffer...
Why The Kayak Is The Pick Over Rafts
What would you rather drive: a Porsche or a school bus? For river runners choosing between a kayak and a raft, the choice is that simple....
How to Make Your Kayak Blade Stick
Too often, paddling instructors teach a forward stroke that emphasizes pulling the blade through the water. This description leads to...
Surfing 101: How to Rip Reliably in a Kayak
If you are like most paddlers, your surfing probably has room for improvement. How often do you...
The Art of Open Kayak Surfing
The Kayak lurches forward as the bow plunges towards the bottom of the wave trough. You feel the energy of the wave as it grabs hold of the...
California Creekin’ Kayaking Guide: Eight Classics
Every spring in the Sierra Nevadas, snow begins its age-old search for sea level, raising the water levels of such California classics as...
Where Does Danger Fit Into Your Kayaking Career?
After only a year or two of paddling, you start closely watching the snowpack, rainfall, and...