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"The Beginner’s Guide To Kayaking" "Developing a complete set of kayaking skills can be a lifelong exploration, but getting started is easy. In the article that follows we’ll cover the absolute basics: how to get in and out of your kayak, how to move it through the water and what to do if you flip..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "Canoe Skid Plate: Why Not To Add One" "If you want to reduce the value of your canoe by about 200 dollars, put a thick, ugly skid plate on each end! Here’s why you don’t want skid plates!..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Minimum Length of a Sea Kayak" "I thought I'd cover some of those basic requirements that I have been taught, what a “sit-in sea kayak” should have for you to safely go out into coastal waters. Now, to note, these are not the only kayaks that can be used in coastal waters..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Paper Mache Canoe" "A few weeks ago we went into a lockdown in New Zealand, I wasn't able to work from home so I had lots of time to get on with a project I've been thinking about for a while; a paper canoe..." Complete story: Paddling.com "Logistics and Gear for Faraway Trips" "If you are wanting to branch out and explore kayaking destinations farther than a car ride away, here are a couple of things to consider if you want to travel and kayak far away from home..." Complete story: Paddling.com "A Kayaker's Camping Checklist" "Some of my most memorable kayaking trips were those solo overnights or weekend adventures where I packed up the boat with camping gear and pushed off from shore, destine for a nearby bay or secluded island beyond the city lights. I find it easiest to prepare and pack for a solo camping trip by going through a camping checklist..." Complete story: Paddling.com "7 Canoe Strokes That Will Make You A Better Paddler" "The way your paddle interacts with the water dictates how your canoe moves and the kind of experience you have as a canoeist. Learning a range of useful strokes will make you a versatile paddler who can canoe in different conditions and situations with greater confidence..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "What’s So Special About Wooden Canoes And Their Builders?" "What’s so special about wooden canoes and their builders is when you leave the shop, you go with a sliver of their craft. The aroma of cedar and varnish, a dusty hat, and a few token brass tacks jingling in my pocket are a reminder of the magic of wooden canoes..." Complete story: Paddling Magazine "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
"Developing a complete set of kayaking skills can be a lifelong exploration, but getting started is easy. In the article that follows we’ll cover the absolute basics: how to get in and out of your kayak, how to move it through the water and what to do if you flip..."
"If you want to reduce the value of your canoe by about 200 dollars, put a thick, ugly skid plate on each end! Here’s why you don’t want skid plates!..."
"I thought I'd cover some of those basic requirements that I have been taught, what a “sit-in sea kayak” should have for you to safely go out into coastal waters. Now, to note, these are not the only kayaks that can be used in coastal waters..."
"A few weeks ago we went into a lockdown in New Zealand, I wasn't able to work from home so I had lots of time to get on with a project I've been thinking about for a while; a paper canoe..."
"If you are wanting to branch out and explore kayaking destinations farther than a car ride away, here are a couple of things to consider if you want to travel and kayak far away from home..."
"Some of my most memorable kayaking trips were those solo overnights or weekend adventures where I packed up the boat with camping gear and pushed off from shore, destine for a nearby bay or secluded island beyond the city lights. I find it easiest to prepare and pack for a solo camping trip by going through a camping checklist..."
"The way your paddle interacts with the water dictates how your canoe moves and the kind of experience you have as a canoeist. Learning a range of useful strokes will make you a versatile paddler who can canoe in different conditions and situations with greater confidence..."
"What’s so special about wooden canoes and their builders is when you leave the shop, you go with a sliver of their craft. The aroma of cedar and varnish, a dusty hat, and a few token brass tacks jingling in my pocket are a reminder of the magic of wooden canoes..."
"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..."