Shawna Newman

If you’re new to kayaking, or even if you’re not, there is a decent chance that you’re risking back injury each time you lift that kayak out of the water and off your vehicle. I know what you’re thinking, lifting one of these is a pretty simple and straightforward process. And yeah, that’s true if […]

Whether you’re going out paddling somewhere with a cooler climate, like Ireland, or doing some winter kayaking, you can still enjoy your time out on the water despite the lower temperature. The important thing to remember is that you need to be dressed warmly enough that you don’t get too cold while you’re out there.

If you are an avid swimmer or surfer then a rash guard should be of extreme importance to you. You want to be able to keep warm when you are out in cold water and you also want to make sure that you are protected from the sun’s UV rays. If you are a surfer,

If you haven’t owned a beach cart before, buying one isn’t easy. With all of the options that are on the market, it can make it difficult to find a style and a size that suits your needs. To make things even harder on you, it is a good idea to setup a budget for

Though water sports might seem safer than land sports, there’s still the risk of knocking your head on a rock or something else when out rafting, kayaking or wakeboarding. Sure, wearing a whitewater helmet seems obvious, but it might not occur to you to get one for other water adventures. So, even though it’s not

If you want to get yourself a good quality mask for snorkeling, you are going to want to make sure that it is going to be comfortable and leak proof. Without knowing anything about snorkel masks, it can be quite difficult to determine which masks in the marketplace meet these standards and which fail to

There are many who feel that their dog doesn’t need a life jacket. He’s a natural born swimmer, right? That’s not exactly the case. Some dogs are all about the water while others don’t mesh with it so well, but regardless, there’s no predicting what could happen while you’re on or near the water that

Looking for an adrenaline packed water sport that seems to almost combine skiing or surfing? Then check out wakeboarding, where a rider is tied to a boat that tows them as they glide over water with the wakeboard. The feet are strapped on the board with straps to allow the rider to perform clever tricks and turns (well,

It’s no wonder that Catalina Island — officially known as Santa Catalina Island — has a reputation as hot spot for the “beautiful people.” The tiny island, located off southern California, has plenty of protected coves, harbors and beaches, as well as warm water brimming with exotic sea life. You certainly don’t have to be

When you’re spending quality time on the basketball court, the last thing you wanna be doing is standing around checking out the scenery. And since most courts are wedged between city buildings, you’re really not missing out on much. But there are a few basketball courts scattered across the world that boast some amazing views. These

For as long as I can remember, playing basketball has been one of my favorite ways to spend time outside. And my last fitness center has an indoor court that I spent a lot of time on, especially during those long, cold winter months. If you’re into basketball like me, then you already know how

If you are shopping for a good stand up paddle board or already own one, then you might end up with one of those cheap paddles that come with the iSUP sets, like the Tower Adventurer set. While I think that those paddles are completely functional and worth using out in the water, the truth