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"How To Buy A Used Canoe" "Maybe you want to buy a used canoe instead of a new one because you are on a budget. Or perhaps you think you won’t use your canoe enough to warrant a brand new one, or you just aren’t sure what to buy. Whatever your reason, when buying a used canoe you must understand that not all canoes are created equal..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "How To Buy A Recreational Kayak" "Getting into any new sport requires a huge investment, both in time spent researching and in money itself. If you’re thinking about buying a kayak, you’re probably already aware that there are a variety of different types of kayaks, from touring and whitewater to expedition and recreational. So what is a recreational kayak?..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "A Paddler's Bailout Bag" "If you've ever pondered the question, "If I were stranded alone on a desert island, what would I most want to have with me?", now is the time to give it some serious consideration..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Kayaking in Tidal Streams" "So far, we've talked about how the water goes up and down. As it comes up, it pours into various bays and channels, and as it comes down, the reverse happens; it has to pour out again. We call these tidal streams... Where the shape of the land is straightforward, the tides are relatively straightforward. Where the land is very indented and there are lots of bays and channels, then it can get more complicated..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Tim’s Wilderness Rules" "As my wife and kids know all too well, I’ve got a complicated set of rules for how I expect people to behave in the backcountry. They’ve joked if I wrote my rules down, they would fill a book. It’s not a bad idea. Then if we invite anyone to join us—although, for some reason, this rarely happens—I can assign them some required reading beforehand. Here’s what I’d want them to know..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "The Uncalculated Risk" "'The Uncalculated Risk' is the first film in an excellent whitewater safety series produced by the American Red Cross in the late 1970's. It's noteworthy for not sugarcoating the hazards, and it pulls no punches in laying out the fastest ways to get yourself killed in whitewater sports..." Video: Youtube "Kayaking At Night" "Paddling in the dark is like entering a new world. On a moonlit lake, a familiar route becomes exotic. The sounds of the bow cutting through the water and droplets off a paddle are accentuated. And when there’s no moon and clear skies, stargazing from the water can be out of this world...There are plenty of reasons to get on the water between dusk and dawn, so here’s what you need to know to kayak at night safely and legally..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "The Limitations Of A Kayaking Class" "Even though this month's reflection is going to take a critical look at formal instruction, I am not suggesting one forego professional training. On the contrary, you will see at the end of this article that I recommend continuous education. Those who are familiar with my philosophies and style of teaching know I strive to create critically thinking paddlers. With this in mind I want to examine the limitations of a kayaking classes..." Complete story: Paddling.com "The Complete Guide: 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 "Canoe Paddle Choice: Why It’s Important" "Canoeists put a lot of time, consideration and money into deciding which boat will best carry them on their next adventures. Few put even a fraction of that energy into choosing a perfect paddle. Your canoe paddle choice shouldn’t be an afterthought. Your canoe paddle choice will determine what kind of canoeing you pursue. The paddle is both a propeller and rudder..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine
"Maybe you want to buy a used canoe instead of a new one because you are on a budget. Or perhaps you think you won’t use your canoe enough to warrant a brand new one, or you just aren’t sure what to buy. Whatever your reason, when buying a used canoe you must understand that not all canoes are created equal..."
"Getting into any new sport requires a huge investment, both in time spent researching and in money itself. If you’re thinking about buying a kayak, you’re probably already aware that there are a variety of different types of kayaks, from touring and whitewater to expedition and recreational. So what is a recreational kayak?..."
"If you've ever pondered the question, "If I were stranded alone on a desert island, what would I most want to have with me?", now is the time to give it some serious consideration..."
"So far, we've talked about how the water goes up and down. As it comes up, it pours into various bays and channels, and as it comes down, the reverse happens; it has to pour out again. We call these tidal streams... Where the shape of the land is straightforward, the tides are relatively straightforward. Where the land is very indented and there are lots of bays and channels, then it can get more complicated..."
"As my wife and kids know all too well, I’ve got a complicated set of rules for how I expect people to behave in the backcountry. They’ve joked if I wrote my rules down, they would fill a book. It’s not a bad idea. Then if we invite anyone to join us—although, for some reason, this rarely happens—I can assign them some required reading beforehand. Here’s what I’d want them to know..."
"'The Uncalculated Risk' is the first film in an excellent whitewater safety series produced by the American Red Cross in the late 1970's. It's noteworthy for not sugarcoating the hazards, and it pulls no punches in laying out the fastest ways to get yourself killed in whitewater sports..."
"Paddling in the dark is like entering a new world. On a moonlit lake, a familiar route becomes exotic. The sounds of the bow cutting through the water and droplets off a paddle are accentuated. And when there’s no moon and clear skies, stargazing from the water can be out of this world...There are plenty of reasons to get on the water between dusk and dawn, so here’s what you need to know to kayak at night safely and legally..."
"Even though this month's reflection is going to take a critical look at formal instruction, I am not suggesting one forego professional training. On the contrary, you will see at the end of this article that I recommend continuous education. Those who are familiar with my philosophies and style of teaching know I strive to create critically thinking paddlers. With this in mind I want to examine the limitations of a kayaking classes..."
"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..."
"Canoeists put a lot of time, consideration and money into deciding which boat will best carry them on their next adventures. Few put even a fraction of that energy into choosing a perfect paddle. Your canoe paddle choice shouldn’t be an afterthought. Your canoe paddle choice will determine what kind of canoeing you pursue. The paddle is both a propeller and rudder..."