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"What To Wear Kayaking" "If you’re going to have fun in the outdoors you need clothing that will protect you from the elements. Sun, wind, rain, heat and cold—your clothing has to tackle them all in order to keep you safe and comfortable on your outdoor adventures. Clothing for kayaking is no different..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Tips for Canoeing the BWCAW" "In his book, CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT (1906), Horace Kephart wrote, “I go to the woods to smooth the way; things are rough enough at home!” Here are some expedition-proven tips that will “smooth the rough” out of your Boundary Waters adventures..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Guide To Kayak Trailers" "You don’t need a trailer to transport your kayak, but sometimes a trailer is the right tool for the job. Heavy fishing kayaks can be next to impossible to lift onto a roof rack solo. Smaller paddlers might be challenged to get their kayak onto a tall SUV. Friends heading to the river together might prefer to carpool and load all their boats onto a trailer for simplicity..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Mastering the Canoe J Stroke" "When paddling a canoe, a solo paddler or a stern paddler is very often having to do some form of steering and there's a whole variety of strokes that you can use. But the classic one, along with its variations, is the J Stroke..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Understanding Kayak Bulkheads and Storage" "Learn about the importance of bulkheads in your kayak as well as how you can best use them and keep your boat from sinking..." Complete story: Paddling.com
"If you’re going to have fun in the outdoors you need clothing that will protect you from the elements. Sun, wind, rain, heat and cold—your clothing has to tackle them all in order to keep you safe and comfortable on your outdoor adventures. Clothing for kayaking is no different..."
"In his book, CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT (1906), Horace Kephart wrote, “I go to the woods to smooth the way; things are rough enough at home!” Here are some expedition-proven tips that will “smooth the rough” out of your Boundary Waters adventures..."
"You don’t need a trailer to transport your kayak, but sometimes a trailer is the right tool for the job. Heavy fishing kayaks can be next to impossible to lift onto a roof rack solo. Smaller paddlers might be challenged to get their kayak onto a tall SUV. Friends heading to the river together might prefer to carpool and load all their boats onto a trailer for simplicity..."
"When paddling a canoe, a solo paddler or a stern paddler is very often having to do some form of steering and there's a whole variety of strokes that you can use. But the classic one, along with its variations, is the J Stroke..."
"Learn about the importance of bulkheads in your kayak as well as how you can best use them and keep your boat from sinking..."