Having gear is an ever-present feature of kayaking as a hobby. You don’t have to carry a huge amount of stuff around on your kayak, but having your sunscreen, water, and first aid kit stored in your deck bag within easy reach helps to make the already amazing experience of kayaking that much better. Deck … Read more
Whether you prefer hunting eddies for trout, working cover for largemouth, or spotting redfish in the shallows, the thrill of kayak fishing will hook you for a lifetime. And as any experienced angler will tell you, no day on the water is safe without a personal floatation device (PFD). Required by law, a PFD isn’t … Read more
Owning your own kayak is an amazing experience. It allows you to find a kayak that is just right for you in every way and have it on hand when you want to head out on the water. You also don’t have to worry about renting or borrowing one. One of the few issues with … Read more
The key to staying safe when you’re out kayaking is excellent communication. Being able to pass information freely within a kayaking group allows you to make sure no one is becoming overtired or struggling with the pace. It also lets you point out potential obstacles or hazards, like low head dams or areas of unusually … Read more
Most of the time, kayaking is a sport focused on moving forward. Touring, sea, and whitewater kayakers are often on the move, paddling to reach the next stretch of beautiful coastline or pulse-racing drop. Sometimes, however, you’ll need your kayak to stay in place for a while – maybe you’re fishing, enjoying the view, catching … Read more
Scupper plugs might not be the most exciting part of kayaking but, like most things that plug a hole in the bottom of your kayak, they are fairly vital. Similar to every other part of your kayak, scupper plugs will need to be maintained and occasionally replaced. To help out, we’ve put together this guide … Read more