If you have ever been to a lake, river, bay or even the beach and seen kayakers happily paddling you may have wondered how difficult the sport is to learn. You may even want to try your own hand at kayaking. Kayaking is an exhilarating sport that is enjoyed by millions of people around the … Read more
Are you thinking about buying a kayak to enjoy a little water fun? If so, you should know that there are many different types of kayaks on the market today, each slightly different from the next and each designed for different purposes. To help you make the best purchasing choice for your particular needs and … Read more
Are canoes and kayaks the same? This is a question that many people have asked at one point or another, but actually, they are not, even though the two are often confused and even used interchangeably. Despite how people use the two terms, canoes and kayaks are really quite different from one another. Each has … Read more
In a perfect world, most of us would like to be able to paddle our kayaks without getting drenched in the process. Is this always possible, though? Not exactly. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure you stay mostly dry during your kayaking outings. To help you do this, below we have … Read more
Kayaks come in all shapes and forms, and there are plenty of models designed with the beginner in mind. With recreational kayaks to fishing vessels out there, knowing just where you’re heading with your kayaking future can help take out some of the confusion. Are you looking at just taking your kayak out for a … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Kayaking is a relatively easy sport to begin – with just a simple lesson and understanding of the technique you’ll be ready to get in the water and start paddling. Although it doesn’t take long to start paddling, perfection does take some time, and beginners usually do best in protected waters with small waves like … Read more