So, you’ve tried your hand at paddle boarding a couple of times and enjoyed it. Maybe you rented one at the beach on vacation or had a go with a friend’s board on the lake. You think to yourself, “this could be the sport for me,” and you are right, it can be! You decide …
New kayakers often ask the question do kayak paddles float? A simple answer to this is yes and no. There is no specific answer to the question as buoyancy depends on the paddle’s materials and design, which differ depending on the brand. Paddles are available in different forms, and they float to some extent …
If you’re about to get into the kayaking scene, you realize that you’ll need to buy a paddle to power your kayak. But did you know that choosing a kayak paddle can be a real headache? It was for me. After all, there are many types of kayak paddles to choose from. I found out …
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The British polar explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes said, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” The same applies on the water, but you need to know what to wear stand up paddle boarding. Wearing the wrong attire, rain, and gusty winds making you cold and miserable are among the few things that …
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Sigurd Olson said, “The way of the canoe is the way of the wilderness and of a freedom almost forgotten.” The freedom of exploring nature in a low-profile vessel has been familiar to paddlers in many cultures for thousands of years, dating as far back as the Stone Age. Narrow and shaped to cut efficiently …
Sure, paddle boarding looks like a lot of fun, but it’s common for first-timers to be on the fence about trying it. After all, you may be wondering how safe the activity really is. So, is paddle boarding dangerous? In the grand scheme of things, stand up paddle boarding isn’t a particularly dangerous activity. But …
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We’ve all seen paddle boarders gliding serenely over the surface of the water, whether it be in a lake, at the beach, or a river. At first glance, this may look like it requires the kind of poise and control that takes years to acquire. However, with a little bit of practice, you can be …
Kayaking may seem like a sport only for the adventurous, but it can find its place with the average person searching for an enjoyable activity to be one with nature. You can choose a thrilling ride down a daring river if they can handle the potentially intense experience, and veterans are curious about how far …
Stand-up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing and most popular water sports in the world. If you’re a novice, you’ll find all the laws surrounding life jackets and PFDs challenging, and with adopting any sport, it’s best to be safe. But, do you need a life jacket for paddle boarding? The answer is a resounding …
You may know that the debate between inflatable kayaks and traditional hard-shelled kayaks is a hot one. A burning question that nearly every paddler may have raised at one time or another is: Hard-shell kayak vs. inflatable kayak – which is the better option? Note that you will find traditional hardliners on one corner who …
