The Houston Canoe Club
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"Comfortable Canoe Seats" "Comfort is a growing consideration for an increasing number of backcountry traveling Boomers, the largest demographic of paddling participants. Though aftermarket seat options have long been a mainstay of the recreational paddling crowd, trippers avoid them—and with good reason..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "What Would Happen If We Told The Truth About Our Trips?" "when we go on vacation, we are trying to create a life resembling what we think of as the good life.Except on canoe and kayak trips we know it’s not all going to be unicorns and rainbows.“The worst experiences often make the best memories”. And when it’s over, we regale friends and family with our tales of misadventures. “People return to the miseries of the mountains over and over, in part, because they can’t remember the misery of being cold, hungry, exhausted, and terrified..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Why Open Boaters Need More Than One Paddle" "The topic of the perfect paddle length is second only to the discussion of the perfect boat whenever more than two paddlers gather. From online forums to campfires, birthdays to wedding receptions, and even at natural disasters—especially floods—nowhere is off limits when it comes to talking about the perfect paddle length..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Why You Need To Skinny Dip On Your Next Paddling Trip" "No wilderness experience is complete without casting off that final thread of civilization: the swimsuit. Reminiscing on the times I’ve skinny dipped takes me back to the core of my wilderness trips, to the very reasons I went in the first place. For me, the freedom to skinny dip is not just a sign I’ve gotten away. It’s the final ritual of getting there, a baptism..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "The One Type Of Risk Assessment All Boaters Fail" "We explore outward and challenge our abilities, through which we gain competency. However, we may find ourselves at some point beyond our abilities, over our heads and in trouble. Risk creep is the term to describe the inadvertent movement towards the edge of our skills, without recognizing the risk level has been slowly, perhaps imperceptibly, rising..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Ultimate Guide To Buying A Used Paddleboard" "Buying used can save you a bundle of cash on retail markup and taxes. For the price of a new, entry-level plastic paddleboard, you can buy a pre-owned top-quality composite or inflatable that will be a pleasure to paddle for years. Costly accessories are often thrown in. But all sales are final and there are no guarantees, so consider these tips before you buy..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Preventing Shoulder Injury" "The shoulder dislocation is to kayaking, what a blown ACL is to skiing. Why is this injury so dreaded? The pain factor doesn't seem to drive the fear into our hearts; it's the thought of having to go through surgery, the thought of sitting idle through months of therapy, the thought that the shoulder will never be as strong as it was. So we're going to look at how to keep your shoulders safe...." Complete story: Paddling.com "5 Reasons for Kayaking Pool Sessions" "Pool sessions have always been a positive part of learning and development as a paddler, so the Kayak Hipster wanted to share some reasons of why it's been so positive for him. Between just having fun with friends, pushing boundaries, teaching and taking lessons, pool sessions can help tremendously..." Complete story: Paddling.com "How to Paddle Into Old Age" "Getting old doesn't have to shut down your trips into the wild outdoors. I've learned that even the most rugged trips are possible at my age if I just slow down a bit (heck, I never was very fast!) and take it easy. When I was much younger, 25+ mile days on a wild northern river were the norm. Now,15 miles are plenty..." Complete story: Paddling.com
"Comfort is a growing consideration for an increasing number of backcountry traveling Boomers, the largest demographic of paddling participants. Though aftermarket seat options have long been a mainstay of the recreational paddling crowd, trippers avoid them—and with good reason..."
"when we go on vacation, we are trying to create a life resembling what we think of as the good life.Except on canoe and kayak trips we know it’s not all going to be unicorns and rainbows.“The worst experiences often make the best memories”. And when it’s over, we regale friends and family with our tales of misadventures. “People return to the miseries of the mountains over and over, in part, because they can’t remember the misery of being cold, hungry, exhausted, and terrified..."
"The topic of the perfect paddle length is second only to the discussion of the perfect boat whenever more than two paddlers gather. From online forums to campfires, birthdays to wedding receptions, and even at natural disasters—especially floods—nowhere is off limits when it comes to talking about the perfect paddle length..."
"No wilderness experience is complete without casting off that final thread of civilization: the swimsuit. Reminiscing on the times I’ve skinny dipped takes me back to the core of my wilderness trips, to the very reasons I went in the first place. For me, the freedom to skinny dip is not just a sign I’ve gotten away. It’s the final ritual of getting there, a baptism..."
"We explore outward and challenge our abilities, through which we gain competency. However, we may find ourselves at some point beyond our abilities, over our heads and in trouble. Risk creep is the term to describe the inadvertent movement towards the edge of our skills, without recognizing the risk level has been slowly, perhaps imperceptibly, rising..."
"Buying used can save you a bundle of cash on retail markup and taxes. For the price of a new, entry-level plastic paddleboard, you can buy a pre-owned top-quality composite or inflatable that will be a pleasure to paddle for years. Costly accessories are often thrown in. But all sales are final and there are no guarantees, so consider these tips before you buy..."
"The shoulder dislocation is to kayaking, what a blown ACL is to skiing. Why is this injury so dreaded? The pain factor doesn't seem to drive the fear into our hearts; it's the thought of having to go through surgery, the thought of sitting idle through months of therapy, the thought that the shoulder will never be as strong as it was. So we're going to look at how to keep your shoulders safe...."
"Pool sessions have always been a positive part of learning and development as a paddler, so the Kayak Hipster wanted to share some reasons of why it's been so positive for him. Between just having fun with friends, pushing boundaries, teaching and taking lessons, pool sessions can help tremendously..."
"Getting old doesn't have to shut down your trips into the wild outdoors. I've learned that even the most rugged trips are possible at my age if I just slow down a bit (heck, I never was very fast!) and take it easy. When I was much younger, 25+ mile days on a wild northern river were the norm. Now,15 miles are plenty..."