Top Reasons to Paddle
Paddling is indeed great exercise. There are few activities that offer this degree of aerobic...
5 Goals for Every Paddler
Few activities give the outdoor enthusiast such a varied array of experiences as paddling. Whether you are seeking the heart-stopping...
Put on a Half-Cut Whitewater Kayak Helmet
While there are many stylistic and functionally different options in kayak helmets today, the “half-cut” variety have become the most...
How to Put on a Full-Cut Whitewater Kayak Helmet
While there are many helmet options for the paddler, “full-cut” whitewater kayak helmets offer...
What to Take on Your Next Overnight Paddling Trip
Planning an overnight canoe or kayak trip can often be as much fun as the trip itself. A properly planned trip involves research,...
How to do the Kayak Draw Stroke
There are times when in a kayak when you will need to maneuver the boat sideways. Most people assume that this is an impossible maneuver....
Learn the Kayaking Backstroke
There are times while kayaking when the paddler will need to paddle backwards. Of course the...
How to Perfect the Kayak Forward Stroke
The kayak manuever known as the forward stroke is a relatively easy technique to master. That being said, it is also one of the...
How to Pack a Throw Rope Bag
Throw rope and rope bags are essential pieces of safety gear for whitewater kayakers, canoeists, and rafters. Once a throw bag is deployed,...
How to Self Rescue using a Paddle Float
Every kayaker who spends any amount of time in their boat will at some point end up flipping over...