Paddling a canoe upstream can be not only challenging but in some cases impossible. It's crucial to know what rivers can be navigated upstream with a canoe and those which cannot. If it's a...
Category: Canoeing/Kayaking
Upgrading or modifying your canoe can be either a fun and profitable task or a scary, daunting task depending on your mindset and your skillset. Most avid paddlers will do their own simple upgrades,...
Kayaking: Navigate a River Successfully With These 11 Beginner Tips
Navigating river rapids with a kayak can be an exhilarating and challenging experience. It can also be dangerous and nerve-wracking! It requires proper technique, skill, and safety precautions....
Mastering the Art of Kayak Rolling: Exploring the Four Most Common Techniques
Mastering the art of kayaking is not the most important factor necessary for enjoying your kayak experience. However, knowing the art of kayak rolling will elevate your kayaking experience to the...
After storing my paddle crafts for nearly 5 decades, it's clear to me that while I've learned a whole lot, there's always more to learn with the advancement of technology and manufacturing. I've...
If you're in the market for a touring/sea kayak or even a recreational kayak, it would be helpful to know exactly what a skeg is and how it differs from a rudder. I would be nice to know how much of...