Kayaking

The main purpose of rudders or skegs isn’t to turn a kayak, it’s to keep a kayak running straight when you’re paddling with a crosswind. A kayak will naturally want to turn into the wind, something called weather cocking. A rudder or skeg is used to fight your kayak’s desire to do so. Without them, […]

Paddles are sized by overall length: tip to grip (or tip to tip). However, it is far more accurate to measure your correct size by using only the shaft (and grip in the case of canoe paddles), as the blade can vary greatly in length. The part of the paddle that is out of the

Is Kayaking Dangerous? It is noticed that people, especially beginners, tend to have many safety-related misconceptions about kayaking. Some don’t give potential risks a second thought. And on the flip side, some will freak out about things that aren’t even real, actual threats. Kayaking carries some inherent risks which can be minimized to a certain

Kayak Outriggers Kayak outriggers are like training wheels for a kayak; they’re flotation devices that essentially widen the bottom of your boat, giving you more stability. They usually take the form of an arm protruding horizontally from the side of your kayak with some kind of pontoon at the end. They are all about stability.

The feather of your kayak paddle refers to the angle your blades are offset from one another. Feathering your blades is especially helpful in windy conditions. When one blade is in the water, the one in the air can slice through the wind rather than be a drag in the wind. An unfeathered paddle is

A power pole provides you with a shallow water anchor that deploys silently, holds strong, and gives you the best shot at putting more fish in your boat – all at the touch of a button. A power-Pole puts control in the palm of your hand. For close, inshore fishermen there is a need for

Kayak surfing is sport that involves surfing in the ocean using a kayak. This quickly growing sport is basically like traditional board surfing, except instead of riding the waves on a board, you maneuver through the surf with a kayak. Surf Kayaking was initially developed as a recreational activity which later turned into a sport

Kayak Scupper Plugs Scupper plugs are small rubber or plastic pieces that block or cover the drain holes on a sit on top kayak. Scupper plugs give you the ability to cover the self-bailing drain holes in the hull of a sit-on-top kayak. This helps you achieve a drier ride by preventing water from coming

What is kayak touring? Kayak touring means surfing the sea while being on a kayak for recreational purposes. Here are some of the differences between a touring kayak and a recreational kayak: The difference between a recreational kayak and a touring kayak is something that perplexes many people who are new to the sport. Some