Portaging a kayak is the act of moving it across dry land. While this might seem like an odd thing to do given how well kayaks work on water, sometimes you’ll be confronted by a situation where moving your kayak by land is the only option. If you find your path blocked by a dangerous … Read more
Inflatable kayaks have a lot of benefits when it comes to using them to run whitewater. They are extremely portable, able to deflate and roll up into small packages that one person can comfortably carry. This makes them supremely easy to get to the water’s edge, which is a bonus for whitewater kayakers who often … Read more
The first time I heard of an inflatable kayak, what came to mind was more of a pool toy than an actual watercraft. Surely they couldn’t stand up to actual kayaks … were they even safe enough to take out on the water? A lot of people have similar concerns and assumptions. Inflatable kayaks don’t … Read more
Have you ever been out on a long paddle and wished that someone else could do the hard work for a while? Or maybe just gave your kayak a little push while you relaxed and enjoyed the scenery? Well, then a good kayak sail is exactly what you are looking for! Much like a sail … Read more
Rugged, lightweight, and easy to store, the inflatable kayak makes ownership viable for paddlers who might not have the space to store a rigid kayak or the means to transport one. The ability to be packed down to, in some cases, the size of a large duffle bag makes inflatable kayaks uniquely portable while advances … Read more
Low-head dams are often referred to as “drowning machines”, a nickname they have very much earned. Easily the most dangerous type of dam, the low-head is a significant hazard to nearly any water-going craft, but is especially perilous to kayakers. Between 1960 and 2016, there were 377 fatal accidents on low-head dams in the US, … Read more
One of the best things about kayaking is that it can be as strenuous or relaxing as you want it to be. If you’re after excitement, then whitewater kayaking is exactly the rush you are looking for. If you want to slow down and enjoy the scenery, then kayak touring is a great way to … Read more