Kayaks aren’t the easiest items to store indoors. They can take up too much space in your garage.
They wind up getting in the way when you need to get to other seasonal gear. And they don’t always need to be protected from the elements.
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Spending time in your kayak is a thrilling outing for any paddler that requires a bit of advanced gear planning before launching onto your favorite body of water.
Whether you prefer whitewater, the serenity of a tree-lined bay, sailboat viewing in the marina, or a placid lake, ensuring you’ve packed all your safety gear, snacks, sunscreen, camera, etc. is something that all kayakers take seriously.
Best Fishing Kayak: Which Kayak is King when the Fight is On?
If you’ve never lured a bass from beneath a log, seduced a trout to strike your fly, or heard the scream of your drag as a striper fought your line, you don’t know what you’ve been missing! The good news is that it’s never been easier to get in the game, and as the popularity … Read more Best Fishing Kayak: Which Kayak is King when the Fight is On?
Activities Involving Kayaks
Activities Involving Kayaks Touring Touring, or expedition kayaking, involves taking extended journeys in a kayak, often around coastlines or down the length of a river. Kayak touring is a fantastic way to experience beautiful scenery that is usually hidden from view. Fishing With the use of a specialised fishing kayak, combining fishing with kayaking is … Read more Activities Involving Kayaks
Design Principles of Kayaks
Design Principles of Kayaks Displacemet The displacement of a kayak can refer to one of two things: its overall water displacement or, in the case of whitewater kayaks, the shape of its hull. The Design Water Line (DWL) determines the total amount of weight the kayak was designed to carry. The combined weight of the … Read more Design Principles of Kayaks
A Brief History Of Kayaking
As mentioned earlier, the kayak was originally invented by the Inuit and Aleut tribes of Arctic North America over 5,000 years ago for use in hunting. The Greenlandic word qajaq actually translates to “hunter’s boat.” Early kayaks were made from whatever materials were available for construction, including whalebone, driftwood, seal skins, and animal hides. They … Read more A Brief History Of Kayaking
Understanding Kayak Hatches
Kayak hatches are useful for kayaking if you need space to store equipment. Some cases that come to mind are fishing kayaks with fishing gear or multi day tour kayakers who are storing camping gear. Kayak Hatches Types of Kayak Hatches There are several different types of hatches to choose from. When looking for kayak … Read more Understanding Kayak Hatches
Understanding Kayak Bulkheads
What are Kayak Bulkheads? Bulkheads are sealed barriers on the interior of the kayak that provide separated compartments within a kayak. They are typically found in sea kayaks and can be made from a variety of materials including foam, plastic, or a composite material. In contrast to an integrated kayak, a bulkhead kayak will be … Read more Understanding Kayak Bulkheads
Kayaking in the Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains sprawl out between the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. The vast expanse is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers in the south. Perhaps known best for its breathtaking views and extensive hiking trails, it is actually home to some of … Read more Kayaking in the Smoky Mountains
Best Kayak Rudders and Skegs: Expedition – Grade Control Options
Taking your touring kayak out on a long paddle can lead to breathtaking moments. Whether that’s whale watching, viewing a spectacular sunrise, or just experiencing the serene calm that can descend over you when you’re alone with your kayak and the sea, it’s not hard to hear your boat calling to you as the weekend … Read more Best Kayak Rudders and Skegs: Expedition – Grade Control Options
Best Kayak Outriggers: When Stability is King!
There are lots of good reasons to add outriggers to your ‘yak, but they’re all driven by a central concern: stability. If you’re planning on adding a sail, or want to turn your rec boat into a fishing platform, outriggers are a great solution. They’re also a good investment if you find that as a … Read more Best Kayak Outriggers: When Stability is King!
Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks: Buying Guide and Reviews
The connection between kayaks and fishing spans back over several millennia, and was forged out of the need for survival in a primitive, often unforgiving wilderness. These days, kayaking plays a far more recreational role in modern culture, and is focused primarily on a desire for leisure and physical fitness than upon utilitarian necessity. Yet, … Read more Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks: Buying Guide and Reviews
Using a throw rope
If you’re going to go kayaking in any conditions, a throw rope is an essential piece of safety equipment. Knowing what it is and how to use it may even save your life, so it’s important to know what a throw rope is, and how to use it. In fact, it’s a good idea to … Read more Using a throw rope
Best Trolling Motor Battery
Once restricted to larger vessels, fishfinders and trolling motors are no longer unusual to find on well-equipped kayaks. Of course, these accessories need power to function, and finding the right battery is not as easy as it might sound. For kayakers, weight and size matter as much as battery life, and unlike bass boats, we just … Read more Best Trolling Motor Battery
Best Flatwater Kayak
Flatwater kayaking is the easiest type of kayaking to learn and is a good starting point if you’re new to the activity. What is Flatwater Kayaking? Flatwater kayaking is kayaking on a flat body of water. It can take place on almost any body of water so long as it is in an area that … Read more Best Flatwater Kayak
Best Kayak Paddles – Reviews and Guide for 2019
At first glance, all kayak paddles may look alike. And it’s true that they have the same basic parts: a shaft and a blade at each end. But those apparently minor differences can have a huge impact on performance. In fact, beyond your choice of a kayak itself, there’s no more important piece of gear. … Read more Best Kayak Paddles – Reviews and Guide for 2019
How to Tie a Water Knot
The water knot is a good knot to use in webbing and can be used for a variety of things. Step 1: Create a small overhand as shown below. Step 2: Follow the initial path you created in step 1. Step 3: Pull the knot tight.
How to Tie the Trucker’s Hitch Knot
The trucker’s hitch knot is a great knot to secure heavier loads and is a good knot for you kayaking knot repertoire. Step 1: Create a small loop within your rope. Step 2: Below the loop grab the rope and pull it through the initial loop. Step 3: Take the end of the rope and bring it … Read more How to Tie the Trucker’s Hitch Knot
How to Tie a Tautline Hitch
The taut-line hitch knot is a great knot to tie around an object if you need to the hitch to move freely. The taut-line knot can be useful if you are kayak camping because it can be used for securing a tent to tent poles. Step 1: Loop the end of your rope around the object. … Read more How to Tie a Tautline Hitch
How to Tie a Square Knot
The square knot is one of the easiest knots to tie and a relatively quick knot to learn. It can temporarily tie to knots together but it is not recommended since the square knot is fairly insecure. Step 1: Take two ropes and lie them side by side facing each other. Step 2: Cross the ropes over … Read more How to Tie a Square Knot
How to Tie a Sheet Bend Knot
The sheet bend knot is a great knot to quickly tie to ropes together. This kayaking knot can be an alternative to the double fisherman’s knot. Step 1: Double up the middle of one of your ropes. Step 2: Bring the end of the other rope underneath the loop and then around both sides of the loop. Step 3: Bring the … Read more How to Tie a Sheet Bend Knot
How to Tie a Sheepshank Knot
A sheepshank knot can shorten a rope while you are a kayaking. It is not a strong know but can come in handy if you need to take up slack within your rope. Step 1: Create a large Z within the middle of your rope. Step 2: At the end of each side of the Z create … Read more How to Tie a Sheepshank Knot
How to Tie a Running Bowline Knot
The running bowline knot is useful for kayaking if you need to lasso an object while kayaking. The running bowline know creates and open loop that will tighten around an objects. Step 1: Create a large loop with the end of your line. Step 2: Create a smaller loop within the larger loop you just created. Step … Read more How to Tie a Running Bowline Knot
How to Tie a Rolling Hitch
The rolling hitch knot is a simple but secure knot that can be used to tie your kayak to a pole or rod. It is similar to the clove hitch but is a more secure kayaking knot. Step 1: Loop the end of your rope around the object. Step 2: Loop the end of your rope a second time making … Read more How to Tie a Rolling Hitch
How to Tie a Mooring Hitch
The mooring hitch is a good alternative to the clove hitch and is another good knot to add to your kayaking knot repertoire. The knot can be used to temporarily tie your kayak to a row or post. Step 1: Loop the rope around the object. Step 2: Create a loop with the end of the rope in front or on … Read more How to Tie a Mooring Hitch
How to Empty Water out of The Kayak
Learning how to empty water out of a kayak is a good skill to have if you plan on kayaking in rough waters. If you are planning on kayaking alone then it is a must to know how to empty the water in your kayak. Solo Draining Emptying a kayak full of water while you … Read more How to Empty Water out of The Kayak
Tides Explained
If you are kayaking in the ocean then it will be very helpful for you to figure out what effect the tides will have on your trip. Tides can vary depending on the area you are in and what time of year it is. Unless you pay attention to these changes and plan accordingly, you … Read more Tides Explained
How to Tie a Heaving Line Knot
The heaving line knot is a great knot if you need a heavy end to your rope for throwing. Obviously, this a great kayaking knot to know since there are many cases where you might need to throw a rope. For example, if you do know have a rescue bag this knot could come in handy in … Read more How to Tie a Heaving Line Knot
How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot
The figure eight knot is known for its use in mountain or rock climbing but it can also be used in many kayaking scenarios. This knot is a great kayaking knot to know if you ever need a strong knot with a loop at the end of your rope. Step 1: Create the first figure eight at the … Read more How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot
How to Tie a Double Fisherman’s Knot
The double fisherman’s knot is a great knot to know if you need to tie two ropes together. Some kayakers even use this knot to create grab handles for their kayaks. Step 1: Take both ends of the rope and lie them side by side. Each end should be facing the opposite direction. Step 2: Wrap one … Read more How to Tie a Double Fisherman’s Knot
How to Tie a Constrictor Knot
The constrictor knot can be a useful knot to secure multiple similar shaped objects together while kayaking. For example, if you are kayak camping or it can come in handy to secure wood together. It is a strong knot that will knot (pun intended) come loose if tied tightly. Step 1: Wrap the object or objects … Read more How to Tie a Constrictor Knot
How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot
The clove hitch knot is a simple hitch that can be used to tie a rope onto a post. While it is easy to tie and untie it is not the most secure knot. It can easily come undone if your kayak or the post moves. For kayaking, we recommend using this knot if you … Read more How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot
How to Tie a Bowline Knot
The bowline knot is one of the most versatile and useful kayaking knots you can use. The knot itself is relatively simple to tie and does not get stuck when trying to untie it. It can be used to loop around objects to anchor your kayak. If you were to know only one kayaking knot, the bowline … Read more How to Tie a Bowline Knot
How to Tie a Buntline Hitch Knot
A buntline hitch knot is another useful kayaking knot to know how to tie. This knot can be used to tow another kayak and can also attach your kayak to a number of different objects such as a post or a rod. In fact it’s also the knot that is used to tie a business tie! Step 1: Loop … Read more How to Tie a Buntline Hitch Knot
How to tie a Bowline on a Bight Knot
A bowline on a bight knot is useful if you ever need a loop in your line and neither of the free ends of the rope are available. This knot is typically used by climbers to create footing knots or bosom’s chair but can be used for kayaking as well. In most scenarios you run … Read more How to tie a Bowline on a Bight Knot
Is Kayaking Expensive?
Before you start kayaking, cost is one thing that you will probably be concerned with. The one question that you are probably asking yourself is, “Is kayaking expensive?” Although kayaking may seem like the type of activity that would cost a lot of money to start, it can be relatively affordable if you do your … Read more Is Kayaking Expensive?
How to Tow Another Kayak
While there are a lot of different techniques to get people back in their kayaks should they capsize while they’re out kayaking, these techniques are not all foolproof. It is always possible that no matter what you try, there is no way you can possibly get all of the water out of the kayak. If … Read more How to Tow Another Kayak
The High Support Stroke
The high support stroke is more difficult, but will also prevent capsizing. The high support stroke is similar to the low stroke in that it will help you to maintain your stability and prevent capsizing while you are on the water. However, it requires a different technique and is likely a bit harder than the … Read more The High Support Stroke
The HI-Rescue
The HI-rescue is a useful rescue technique if you have two kayaks to help.One of the things that you should do before you go kayak touring is to make sure that you know all of the necessary methods for helping yourself and other people who may be in the water. While it’s always useful to … Read more The HI-Rescue
The T-Rescue
The T-Rescue is a two-person method of righting a capsized kayak. One of the reasons that you should never go kayaking alone is that if you are with somebody else, then there are a lot of other techniques that you can use in case something goes wrong while you’re kayaking. For instance, you’ll have somebody … Read more The T-Rescue
The X-Rescue
The X-rescue is one of the easiest kayak rescue techniques. If you are going to go kayaking and you’re worried about capsizing the kayak, don’t be too worried. There are several different easy to learn techniques that you can learn in order to make sure that your boat is righted as soon as possible. You … Read more The X-Rescue
Helping a Swimmer
Learning how to help swimmers is an important part of kayaking responsibly. While it’s not necessarily required in order for you to go kayaking to begin with, it is probably a good idea to have some experience helping out swimmers as a kayaker. This is due to the fact that when you’re out at sea, … Read more Helping a Swimmer
How to Measure Direction and Distances
This is one thing that might be somewhat difficult to do if you are in a kayak, and in fact, determining how far you are from something while you are on the water will have to be learned through practice and experience. This is one reason why you should never kayak alone, especially if you … Read more How to Measure Direction and Distances
Latitude and longitude Explained
Latitude and longitude are the two sets of circles that we use to divide up the earth into sections. These are also one of the most reliable ways for us to determine location and how far we are going to go. The easiest way, of course, to determine latitude and longitude is to use a … Read more Latitude and longitude Explained
Best Kayak Compass: Finding Your Way When High-Tech Fails
GPS navigation has become so common that you may wonder why you should even bother with a compass. The uncomfortable truth is that while global positioning systems are a godsend for sea kayakers, they can and will fail. Dead batteries, malfunctions, interference from solar flares, and weak signals can leave you without this high-tech navigation … Read more Best Kayak Compass: Finding Your Way When High-Tech Fails
Currents Explained
Another thing that you need to watch out for if you’re going kayaking are ocean currents. Depending on where you are, they can either be a slight or a relatively important factor. You should always try to make sure that your trips will allow you to paddle with the current instead of against it, or … Read more Currents Explained
The Low Brace Turn
The low brace turn is one of the best ways to turn the kayak while in motion. One of the things you may find difficult when you’re first learning how to kayak is turning the kayak. There are basically two things that you can always try when you’re first learning how to kayak. First, some … Read more The Low Brace Turn
The Bow Rudder
The bow rudder is related to the bow/draw rudder, but it is slightly easier to perform. If you have learned the bow/draw rudder, you may want to look into learning the bow rudder as well. This stroke is used for turning while you are moving in your kayak, just like the bow/draw. However, this stroke … Read more The Bow Rudder
The Stern Rudder
The stern rudder is an easy to learn form of steering your kayak. The stern rudder is a quick way to turn your kayak. However, like all of the turning moves that require you to place your paddle in the water, it can have a dragging effect, and may slow you down considerably if you … Read more The Stern Rudder
The Support/Brace Strokes
The support/brace strokes can help you avoid capsizing. Another type of kayaking stroke that is often overlooked are the support/brace strokes. These strokes exist to help you gain some more control over your kayak if you are having trouble, or if you are in an area where the water has started to get rougher. Essentially, … Read more The Support/Brace Strokes
The Reverse Sweep Stroke
The reverse sweep stroke is also highly important to learn in order to turn your kayak. After you have mastered the forward sweep stroke, the reverse sweep stroke is another powerful turning move that you should consider learning in order to make your kayaking more effective. This stroke is also best learned while sitting still … Read more The Reverse Sweep Stroke
The Forward Sweep Stroke
The forward sweep stroke will help you turn your kayak effectively. While many new kayak models come with built in rudders, that is not the only, or the most effective way to turn your kayak. In fact, if you want your kayak to be as maneuverable as possible, you should practice strokes that will allow … Read more The Forward Sweep Stroke
Forward Paddling
Forward paddling seems easy, but there is room for improvement. Forward paddling is probably the most under-appreciated and under-practiced kayaking move. However, as you might imagine, this is the most important move that you can learn. Depending on where you’re going to be kayaking, and how long of a kayak tour you intend to go … Read more Forward Paddling
The Sculling Draw
The sculling draw is another effective sideways kayaking move. After you have learned the draw stroke, you may want to also learn the sculling draw. The primary uses for this kayak stroke are so that you can move the kayak sideways for more than just one short stroke. In fact, the sculling draw is the … Read more The Sculling Draw
The Draw Stroke
The draw stroke is an effective method of pulling your kayak to the side without turning. Once you’ve learned how to paddle forward and in reverse, you may want to learn the draw stroke. This stroke is also called “pulling” the kayak, and will help you to move from side to side in the kayak. … Read more The Draw Stroke
The Low Support Stroke
The low support stroke will help you maintain support while you’re kayaking. The first support or brace stroke that you should learn is the low support stroke. This is the easiest stroke for beginners to learn, so you should probably work on learning it first, before you start working on the high support stroke. There … Read more The Low Support Stroke
Sculling For Support
Sculling for support will keep you upright if your kayak is at rest. Even though you will probably learn several other strokes and kayaking moves that will help you to maintain your upright posture in your kayak, the more support strokes you know, the better. Another method that you can use to support your kayak … Read more Sculling For Support
Stopping Your Kayak
Stopping your kayak suddenly requires practice as well. When you are kayaking, stopping is one of the more difficult things that you can learn. While it is not always obvious as to why you will need this move, you should keep in mind that situations at sea can change rather rapidly. This is also the … Read more Stopping Your Kayak
Reverse Paddling
Reverse paddling is an important kayaking technique. While forward paddling is probably one of the most commonly used paddling strokes, reverse paddling is just as important. In fact, before you go kayaking, you should definitely practice both forward and reverse paddling to make sure that you have the necessary skills so that you do not … Read more Reverse Paddling
The Screw Roll
The screw roll is easier than the eskimo roll, but it still requires that you know the hip flick. If you’re looking for an easier sort of roll to learn, then you might want to look into learning the screw roll. This type of roll is generally recommended for beginner kayakers, and might be better … Read more The Screw Roll
The Put-Across Roll
A good kayak roll to teach beginners is the put-across roll. One of the biggest fears that most people have of kayaking is the worry that their kayak could capsize, and they would be trapped inside of it. Another fear is that there is no way to right an over turned kayak by yourself – … Read more The Put-Across Roll
The Lie Back Technique
If you’re having trouble learning rolls, try the lie back technique. The lie back is an important part of eskimo rolling technique. This will make it much easier for you to do the rolls you need to do, as well as help you to kayak better in general. The reason for this is that the … Read more The Lie Back Technique
An Introduction to Eskimo Rolling
If you’re planning on going kayak touring, one of the most important things you can do is learn the techniques associated with eskimo rolling. The reason for this is that if you’re touring in a sea kayak, and you are far from shore, it might not be feasible to get back into your kayak if … Read more An Introduction to Eskimo Rolling
Trunk Rotation
Trunk rotation is the most important part of being able to paddle a kayak. One thing that most people may not realize about kayaking is that most of the power for kayaking will not actually come from your arms. The reason for this is that when you think about it, even if you are only … Read more Trunk Rotation
The Wet Exit
The wet exit (getting out of the kayak in the water) is not very difficult, but it is still important to have some experience with it. If you’re going to go kayaking, you should realize that there is a very good chance that you will capsize your kayak once or twice. This does not necessarily … Read more The Wet Exit
Overturning “The Right Way”
Overturning “the right way” can actually help you regain control over your kayak. If you’re worried about overturning your kayak, don’t worry. Just like most things, there is a right way to do it so that you won’t have to worry about getting injured. Another thing that you should keep in mind is that even … Read more Overturning “The Right Way”
Weil’s Disease
Weil’s disease can be contracted from contaminated water and may be fatal. Weil’s disease is a problem if you are going to be out in the wilderness and looking for water at all. This disease is spread through rat urine, so the main way in which you can contract the disease is by consuming contaminated … Read more Weil’s Disease
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is easily treatable but can be very dangerous. If you are ever going to be out in the wilderness overnight, especially if you are going to be around the water, you should make sure that you have a good understanding of what hypothermia is. It has been said that hypothermia is always treatable – … Read more Hypothermia
Best Trolling Motor for Kayaks: Buying Guide and Reviews
You’re ready to tackle kayak fishing, and you’ve got the right kayak, the perfect rod and reel, and the ideal PFD. And just as the sun is starting to rise from the water, you slip your ‘yak into the water at the launch. Then the paddle begins, and by the time you make it to … Read more Best Trolling Motor for Kayaks: Buying Guide and Reviews
Red Tides are Sweeping the Southern Coast, and Northern Lakes are ravaged by Algal Blooms. How Does this Affect Kayakers?
From southern Florida to the Great Lakes, from the long, thin Finger Lakes to the rugged Utah landscape, there’s something dangerous lurking in the water. It’s not piranhas, sharks, or alligators, but rather something far more insidious. Harmful algal blooms (HABs)—different in origin but similar in risk—are wrecking paddle sports, ruining summer vacations, and spoiling fishing season. For … Read more Red Tides are Sweeping the Southern Coast, and Northern Lakes are ravaged by Algal Blooms. How Does this Affect Kayakers?
Flesh-Eating Bacteria: How to Stay Safe
When we think about the risks of a long paddle in the ocean, we worry about things like dropping gear overboard and bad weather. Watching your expensive phone slide into 40 feet of water is heart-stopping, and having been caught out in an unexpected storm, I can tell you that whitecaps, heavy wind, and furious … Read more Flesh-Eating Bacteria: How to Stay Safe
Best Kayak Fish Finder: Buying Guide and Reviews
Have you ever been in a spot you just knew had fish but spent the better part of a morning fishing with no luck? We all have, and we’ve all felt the frustration of cast after cast with no bites. You can try every lure in your tackle box, but you might as well try … Read more Best Kayak Fish Finder: Buying Guide and Reviews
Best Fly Fishing Kayak: Buying Guide and Reviews
The excitement of fly fishing from a kayak can’t be beat. Whether you’re casting for reds at sundown or kissing the river with your flies for smallmouth, there’s a magic that a kayak brings to the sport. You’ll feel a special something, a touch more thrill as you watch your line settle gently over the … Read more Best Fly Fishing Kayak: Buying Guide and Reviews
Best Kayak Fishing Rod: Buying Guide and Reviews
“There are many good fishermen and some great ones,” Hemingway wrote in The Old Man and the Sea. And as any angler can tell you, having the right equipment is a big step in the right direction of being a great fisherman, by improving your odds and decreasing your frustration. Kayak fishing, like kayaking in general, … Read more Best Kayak Fishing Rod: Buying Guide and Reviews
Best Kayak Fishing PFD
Whether you prefer hunting eddies for trout, working cover for largemouth, or spotting redfish in the shallows, the thrill of kayak fishing will hook you for a lifetime. And as any experienced angler will tell you, no day on the water is safe without a personal floatation device (PFD). Required by law, a PFD isn’t just … Read more Best Kayak Fishing PFD
How to Pack Your Kayak for a Camping Trip
Kayaking and camping go together like cheese and wine, allowing you to take in the full vista of a winding coastline or river course without the need to have a car on standby or having to worry about where you’ll be sleeping for the night. The only downside to kayak camping is that, much like … Read more How to Pack Your Kayak for a Camping Trip
A Guide for Buying a Used Kayak: What to Look Out For
Owning your own kayak is the goal of most kayakers because it gives you the freedom to get out on the water whenever the need strikes you. If you prefer a specific type of kayaking that requires a certain style of kayak, like whitewater kayaking or kayak touring, then buying your own might be the … Read more A Guide for Buying a Used Kayak: What to Look Out For
5 Sun Protection Tips For Summer Kayaking
Summer is a fantastic time to be out on the waters kayaking, but all that sun exposure has some danger involved as well. Learn how to keep safe kayaking without sacrificing your skin! Avoid The Heat of the Day (10am – 4pm) The sun is generally at its most powerful between 10am-4pm, and you’ll be … Read more 5 Sun Protection Tips For Summer Kayaking
How to Get Back in a Kayak After It’s Flipped Over
Kayaking is an amazing sport. It’s full of opportunities to experience the beauty of nature on a placid lake or even in the thrills of whitewater running on a fast-flowing river. There are, however, two essential facts of kayaking that can’t be escaped: your kayak is on water, and eventually it will flip over and … Read more How to Get Back in a Kayak After It’s Flipped Over
Best Kayak Trailer
Buying your first kayak is one of the best feelings a ‘yakker can experience. Now you have the freedom to get out on the water whenever you want, and in a kayak that fits you like a glove. Realizing that you have no way of getting your brand new 14-foot touring kayak home–especially because it certainly … Read more Best Kayak Trailer
How to Portage a Kayak
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 How to Portage a Kayak
Best Kayak Sail: Definitive Guide To Buying A Kayak Sail
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 on … Read more Best Kayak Sail: Definitive Guide To Buying A Kayak Sail
How to Properly Care for Your Inflatable Kayak
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 How to Properly Care for Your Inflatable Kayak
What Should You Do If Approaching a Low-Head Dam in a Kayak?
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 What Should You Do If Approaching a Low-Head Dam in a Kayak?
How to Transport a Kayak Without a Roof Rack
Transporting a 14-foot touring kayak isn’t an easy task at the best of times, even if you happen to have a specific kayak rack, and there are a number of reasons why you might not. Perhaps you’ve just bought your first kayak and hadn’t considered how you were going to transport it home, or perhaps … Read more How to Transport a Kayak Without a Roof Rack
Fishing Kayaks
So you fancy fishing and you are wondering how to reach that best spot down the river. Well here is the good news for you. Use of kayaks for fishing is gaining its due consideration among the users and down below you will find everything that you need to know about it. Apart from recreational … Read more Fishing Kayaks
How to Lift and Carry a Kayak the Right Way
Learning to lift and carry a kayak correctly is fundamental to removing it from a car rack, transporting it to the water’s edge, portaging it, and even storing it correctly. Many kayaks, especially touring and sea kayaks, can be both long and heavy, so using the correct technique is vital when lifting and carrying a … Read more How to Lift and Carry a Kayak the Right Way
The Essential List of Kayak Safety Equipment
If you’re taking your kayak out on the lake for a couple hours in the afternoon, you might not feel like you need a lot of safety equipment. But what if you’re paddling on the open ocean or taking a long river trip? No matter what type of paddling you’re doing, there are certain pieces … Read more The Essential List of Kayak Safety Equipment
Best Ocean Fishing Kayak – Jargon Buster, Buying Guide, and Reviews
Kayak fishing is an excellent way to experience the beauty of the ocean without the noise of an outboard motor disturbing the placid scenery. Kayaks give you the opportunity to explore sections of the coastline that other crafts just can’t reach, and search for your perfect fishing stop before casting your line. To handle the unique … Read more Best Ocean Fishing Kayak – Jargon Buster, Buying Guide, and Reviews
Best River Fishing Kayak: Jargon Buster, Buying Guide, and Reviews
River fishing combines the peaceful tranquility of angling with the excitement of running fast water and the joy of exploration. The best river fishing kayaks allow the paddler to enjoy all the adventure opportunities the river has to offer, without needing to change boats. To tackle the different water types commonly found on rivers and to … Read more Best River Fishing Kayak: Jargon Buster, Buying Guide, and Reviews
Best Inflatable Kayak: Tough Meets Transportable!
If you hear the water calling to you, but don’t have the space to store or transport a kayak, an inflatable may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. Tough enough for the military, and packable enough for even the tiniest apartment or car, inflatable kayaks offer unparalleled ease-of-use. A great way to get … Read more Best Inflatable Kayak: Tough Meets Transportable!
Best Kayaking Gloves of 2019
Let’s face it, your hands take a beating while you’re kayaking out on the water. And whether you’re running rapids on an icy river or crisping your skin on a long summer paddle, you need to protect your hands from getting beaten up. If you don’t work with your hands for a living, and most of … Read more Best Kayaking Gloves of 2019
Best Kayak Spray Skirts for 2019
A spray skirt is an essential accessory on a kayaking adventure because it keeps you dry when paddling. And that is beside the protection it offers to the cockpit of your kayak by keeping water from the compartment. If you value your comfort while enjoying the thrills of kayaking, you will understand the importance of … Read more Best Kayak Spray Skirts for 2019
Best Kayak Cockpit Covers for 2019
Leaving your kayak cockpit exposed isn’t wise—you would be amazed at what could enter an uncovered cockpit in your absence. You don’t want to end up sitting on insects or a pile of rubbish deposited in the compartment. This calls for a cockpit cover. A cockpit cover has other benefits which we will discuss later … Read more Best Kayak Cockpit Covers for 2019
Best Kayak Bimini Tops and Canopies for 2019
Do you often go kayaking during the summer? If yes, then you know how uncomfortable it can be paddling under the intense heat of the sun. Many times, you just want to quit paddling and head home due to the heat. With a little research and the right canopy, you can extend your kayaking adventure … Read more Best Kayak Bimini Tops and Canopies for 2019
Best Shoes For Kayaking – Buying Guide and Reviews for 2019
Kayaking is one of the most fun and versatile water sports out there. Whether you’re a recreational kayaker just cruising on your ‘yak to enjoy a sunny day out on the lake; or a seasoned athlete practicing your kayaking skills on choppy ocean water, wearing kayaking shoes can make the experience that much more enjoyable. Since … Read more Best Shoes For Kayaking – Buying Guide and Reviews for 2019
Best Kayak Racks for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
You have your amazing kayak and you’re all ready to go out to the lake. There’s only one problem: you have no way to transport it. Kayaks can certainly be heavy, and due to their size, aren’t necessarily the easiest things to fit in your car. Most people might think their only option is to … Read more Best Kayak Racks for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
Kayak Storage: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
Imagine a picture perfect sunny day. Finally, the beginning of the kayaking season has arrived. The sun is shining above a gentle late-spring breeze, and the crisp, cold water in which your adventure will begin is beckoning your name. To pay homage to this gorgeous day, you decide to take your kayak out for a … Read more Kayak Storage: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
How to Transport a Kayak
The question of “how to properly transport a kayak” is an important and multi-layered one—a question that should be in your mind before purchasing your kayak—or even your vehicle. Although most kayaks can travel atop almost any type of vehicle, the truth is that some kayak racks are more advantageous when used with certain types … Read more How to Transport a Kayak
Best Kayak Carts, Wheels, and Trolleys for 2019
Kayaking may be fun, but carrying that kayak through the woods until you get down to the lake certainly isn’t! Instead of struggling under the weight of your kayak, you might be considering a kayak cart to help you out. There are tons of these two-wheeled devices though, with even more features that may or … Read more Best Kayak Carts, Wheels, and Trolleys for 2019
