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"Sit-On-Top vs. Sit-Inside Kayaks" "Kayaks come in two basic styles. You've got Sit-on-Top (SOT) kayaks and you've got Sit-Inside kayaks and both are available as singles or doubles. With hundreds of options out there, choosing a kayak can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be.Your first and biggest decision is whether to go for a sit-on-top or a sit-inside kayak. And there are pros and cons to both..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Top 10 SUP Beginner Mistakes" "Here at Blue Planet we've taught thousands of people how to stand a paddle. We're gonna go through the top ten mistakes quickly and then I'm going to go into detail on each one, how to do it correctly and hopefully that'll help you develop good habits and become a better paddler..." Complete story: Paddling.com "There’s No Such Thing As Secondary Stability In Sea Kayaks" "If you’ve test paddled a sea kayak at any time in the last 20 years, you’ve probably heard about secondary stability. The concept is much discussed, particularly within the world of performance sea kayaks. The idea of secondary stability is so ingrained in the world of sea kayaking it’s hard to imagine the concept isn’t valid, but I’m here to tell you it doesn’t hold water in the real world. It’s complete bunkum..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Properly Sizing Children's Life Jackets" "When it comes to ensuring a child's safety on the water, no piece of equipment is more vital than a life jacket. Children, however, are often apt to grab a life jacket based on its colors or style, rather than all-important function and fit. Here are some common fitting mistakes and how to correct them..." Complete story: Paddling.com "A Kayaker's Safety Kit" "We’ll take a look at the kit that I often choose to carry that I can access while afloat. This setup is for single-day trips, paddling relatively short distances into challenging conditions with reasonably experienced kayakers. Some of the kit needs to be available afloat and it's important that everything is secure in rough water. I don't set up my equipment in exactly this way every time but prefer to make decisions according to the factors that are present each day..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Golden Rules of SUP" "The golden rules of stand up paddleboarding are a set of rules that will help you paddle more efficiently, and also, help keep you safe while you're out on the water..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Everything I've Learned from 40 Inflatable Kayaks" "I got into inflatable kayaks about seven years ago after I sold my little sailboat and was looking to get on the water without the hassle of boat storage, or roof racks, or trailers. Since then I've owned about 40 inflatable kayaks and generally find that they take a very important and under-appreciated niche in the boating world. I get a lot of questions from people about which kayak to buy and that's what I want to dedicate this video to. I’ll also add some tips to what I've learned along the way..." Complete story: Paddling.com "9 Costly Canoeing Mistakes" "For nearly 40 years, I canoed one or more Canadian or Alaskan rivers each summer. Injuries? Some minor cuts and sprains and two mild cases of hypothermia, that's all. Canoes damaged beyond repair or lost in rapids? None. Mistakes? Plenty! Here are some costly mistakes you won't want to make..." Complete story: Paddling.com
"Kayaks come in two basic styles. You've got Sit-on-Top (SOT) kayaks and you've got Sit-Inside kayaks and both are available as singles or doubles. With hundreds of options out there, choosing a kayak can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be.Your first and biggest decision is whether to go for a sit-on-top or a sit-inside kayak. And there are pros and cons to both..."
"Here at Blue Planet we've taught thousands of people how to stand a paddle. We're gonna go through the top ten mistakes quickly and then I'm going to go into detail on each one, how to do it correctly and hopefully that'll help you develop good habits and become a better paddler..."
"If you’ve test paddled a sea kayak at any time in the last 20 years, you’ve probably heard about secondary stability. The concept is much discussed, particularly within the world of performance sea kayaks. The idea of secondary stability is so ingrained in the world of sea kayaking it’s hard to imagine the concept isn’t valid, but I’m here to tell you it doesn’t hold water in the real world. It’s complete bunkum..."
"When it comes to ensuring a child's safety on the water, no piece of equipment is more vital than a life jacket. Children, however, are often apt to grab a life jacket based on its colors or style, rather than all-important function and fit. Here are some common fitting mistakes and how to correct them..."
"We’ll take a look at the kit that I often choose to carry that I can access while afloat. This setup is for single-day trips, paddling relatively short distances into challenging conditions with reasonably experienced kayakers. Some of the kit needs to be available afloat and it's important that everything is secure in rough water. I don't set up my equipment in exactly this way every time but prefer to make decisions according to the factors that are present each day..."
"The golden rules of stand up paddleboarding are a set of rules that will help you paddle more efficiently, and also, help keep you safe while you're out on the water..."
"I got into inflatable kayaks about seven years ago after I sold my little sailboat and was looking to get on the water without the hassle of boat storage, or roof racks, or trailers. Since then I've owned about 40 inflatable kayaks and generally find that they take a very important and under-appreciated niche in the boating world. I get a lot of questions from people about which kayak to buy and that's what I want to dedicate this video to. I’ll also add some tips to what I've learned along the way..."
"For nearly 40 years, I canoed one or more Canadian or Alaskan rivers each summer. Injuries? Some minor cuts and sprains and two mild cases of hypothermia, that's all. Canoes damaged beyond repair or lost in rapids? None. Mistakes? Plenty! Here are some costly mistakes you won't want to make..."