Buoy Practice with Kayak
The idea of practicing specific paddling skills may not seem exciting. But drilling essential...
Top Kayaking Creature Comforts
As opposed to “roughing it,” I’d much rather “smooth” it on my kayaking trips. You know, take it easy, relax...
How to Make Your Kayak Glide
When you fall off of a wave or miss a move through a rapid the frequent culprit is an inadvertent, barely perceptible wobble. If this...
A Recap on Kayak Rigging
Rigging a raft for a multi-day river trip is an art every bit as much as rowing and river running....
10 Best Rivers for Kayaking with Kids
Homebound paddlers with babies take heart: just because you’ve procreated doesn’t mean you have to hang up your paddle....
Kayaking with Kids
Kids and Kayaks can be a winning combination, the unconfined nature of an open boat allowing for a progression of kid zones to accommodate...
Keeping Kids Entertained on a Kayaking Trip
It was Mother’s Day and the family rule was that you got to pick what you wanted to do on your...
Paddling with Pooches
Training your four-legged friend for a kayaking escapade is akin to laying down a good rhythmic beat before the melody of the adventure can...
Safety and Surf Tips for Kayak Anglers
Today’s fishing kayaks are stable, capable craft worthy of trust. Even so, we kayak anglers know the sea is full of surprises—and I’m...
Fishing from a Sea Kayak
In many ways a kayak is the ideal fishing vessel. It moves silently through the water and puts the...