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"Dog Paddling" "Canoe outings should be a fun adventure for your dog, as it is for you. Cali looks forward to every outing because she never knows where we are going to end up.Training your pup helps to make all adventures more enjoyable..." Complete story: Northern Ontario Travel "Getting In and Out of Your Kayak" "'Is there a graceful way to get in an out of my kayak?' The answer may be disappointing to many of you. There is no true graceful way to get in and out of a kayak, but it does get easier and looks more effortless with practice and experience. Here are some tips and techniques to help you feel more comfortable and effortless..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Paddling with Boat Traffic in Multi-Use Waterways" "Just as vehicles have roads and rules that dictate the way they travel over land, the flow of boat traffic is also directed by roads and rules, both federal and local. As paddlers using multi-use waterways, we need to be aware of these rules and appreciate that being the smallest and slowest boat on the water means that we must travel with extra caution..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Kayak Foot Brace Positioning & Edging" "Whichever kayak you use, it should fit you. And fitting it out is a matter of adjusting, first, the foot braces. ou should be able to outstretch your legs and have them comfortably relaxed with your feet upright, which means you need to slide the foot pegs down until they fit comfortably in that position. You should also be able to brace with the balls of your feet..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Everything You Need To Know About Kayak Skirts" "If you’re new to kayaking, you may keep hearing the word skirt or sprayskirt. And you may be wondering, what is a kayak skirt? Depending on the kayaking you’re doing, a kayak skirt can be an essential piece of gear..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Is It Better To Sit Or Kneel In A Canoe?" "When it comes to the question of whether to sit or kneel in a canoe, times are changing. Tradition always dictated that kneeling demonstrated proper technique—sitting was sloppy. Innovation, on the other hand, has resulted in technique that has canoeists actually paddling stronger while seated..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Paddling Etiquette Around Boat Ramps" "Power boats and larger sail boats need ramps or designated areas for launching and landing. Paddlers on the other hand, have the luxury of being able to put in and take out on beaches, banks, or almost anywhere that the shoreline is accessible by foot. This certainly does not mean that ramps are off-limits to paddlers, but it does mean that paddlers should be considerate of bigger boats and work cooperatively with them..." Complete story: Paddling.com "14 Expert Tips For Buying A Whitewater Kayak" "Maybe you’re getting into whitewater kayaking and it’s time to take the plunge into buying your own boat, or you already have a boat but it’s just time for a change. Either way, for veteran paddlers and beginners, knowing how to buy a whitewater kayak has its challenges..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Kayak Low Brace Stroke" "One of our all-time favorite strokes is the anti-capsize stroke (pretty important!); a stroke and a maneuver that will stop you from capsizing or falling over in your kayak..." Complete story: Paddling.com
"Canoe outings should be a fun adventure for your dog, as it is for you. Cali looks forward to every outing because she never knows where we are going to end up.Training your pup helps to make all adventures more enjoyable..."
"'Is there a graceful way to get in an out of my kayak?' The answer may be disappointing to many of you. There is no true graceful way to get in and out of a kayak, but it does get easier and looks more effortless with practice and experience. Here are some tips and techniques to help you feel more comfortable and effortless..."
"Just as vehicles have roads and rules that dictate the way they travel over land, the flow of boat traffic is also directed by roads and rules, both federal and local. As paddlers using multi-use waterways, we need to be aware of these rules and appreciate that being the smallest and slowest boat on the water means that we must travel with extra caution..."
"Whichever kayak you use, it should fit you. And fitting it out is a matter of adjusting, first, the foot braces. ou should be able to outstretch your legs and have them comfortably relaxed with your feet upright, which means you need to slide the foot pegs down until they fit comfortably in that position. You should also be able to brace with the balls of your feet..."
"If you’re new to kayaking, you may keep hearing the word skirt or sprayskirt. And you may be wondering, what is a kayak skirt? Depending on the kayaking you’re doing, a kayak skirt can be an essential piece of gear..."
"When it comes to the question of whether to sit or kneel in a canoe, times are changing. Tradition always dictated that kneeling demonstrated proper technique—sitting was sloppy. Innovation, on the other hand, has resulted in technique that has canoeists actually paddling stronger while seated..."
"Power boats and larger sail boats need ramps or designated areas for launching and landing. Paddlers on the other hand, have the luxury of being able to put in and take out on beaches, banks, or almost anywhere that the shoreline is accessible by foot. This certainly does not mean that ramps are off-limits to paddlers, but it does mean that paddlers should be considerate of bigger boats and work cooperatively with them..."
"Maybe you’re getting into whitewater kayaking and it’s time to take the plunge into buying your own boat, or you already have a boat but it’s just time for a change. Either way, for veteran paddlers and beginners, knowing how to buy a whitewater kayak has its challenges..."
"One of our all-time favorite strokes is the anti-capsize stroke (pretty important!); a stroke and a maneuver that will stop you from capsizing or falling over in your kayak..."