The three main types of kayaks you’ll find out there are sea kayaks, river kayaks, and lake kayaks. While there are different designs for each of those kayak types, there are some major factors that separate them on a more general level. If you’re new to the sport of kayaking, it makes sense to invest…
If you’re looking for an activity that combines cardio and strength conditioning with the beautiful and peaceful serenity of the outdoors, kayaking just might be the activity for you. A sport that is rapidly gaining in popularity throughout the country, kayaking is a fun, healthy and relatively safe pursuit that affords hours of water-based enjoyment….
If you and your partner are looking for a new watercraft, you might find yourself in the age-old tandem kayak vs tandem canoes conundrum. We understand because many of us have been there, and the good news is that there’s no wrong answer. However, one choice might be better for your particular paddling style and…
Personally, it was a pretty natural progression from learning how to pack my kayak for a multi-day camping trip and plan for how much distance I could cover in a day. Although I was familiar with my average walking speed on backpacking trips, I had no idea what my average kayaking speed might be. How…
Many beginners may start to ask themselves: how far can you kayak in a day? This question is natural once you fall in love with the sport of kayaking and you have full days off to explore new waterways in your area. But the answer to that question can be challenging to address definitely because…
If you are making the transition from a kayak to a canoe, you might be wondering: can you use a kayak paddle for canoe trips? The answer is certainly yes, but finding the right kayak paddle for your canoe requires a bit more thinking.