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 up through the scupper holes.
There are universal scupper plugs that will fit most sit on top kayaks. These plugs are made of rubber and also contain a small piece of string that makes it easier to remove the plugs …
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 think a recreational boat is just a cheap touring kayak. They might be right to some extent, touring kayaks are often more expensive since, in addition to being constructed of better materials, …
There are few better ways to see the world than by kayak. A kayaking trip is a perfect way to feel nature and enjoy your leisure time. If you are lucky enough to be on vacation after a busy season, kayaking should be one of your first choices for spending your free time. For kayakers, here are a few ultimate trips that we would love to make:
The French Alps are a beautiful playground for kayakers. Starting with the Ardèche for beginners or the bigger volume of the Sunshine Run on the Durance for …
An inflatable kayak is preferred over a hard shell kayak for two reasons: they are much easier to transport & store and they also can be really affordable. So overall, they might be the most accessible way to get on the water. They’re generally very stable compared to hardshell kayaks. Some of them would be hard to capsize on calm water even intentionally. Stability in kayaks correlates with width and inflatable kayaks are usually quite wide. There are disadvantages as well, most …
Kayak movies are a source of exploration, discovery and pure adventure kayaking bliss. They can provide us with the actual view of famous kayaking destinations and others adventures associated with trips to these kayaking sites. Here is a list of movies that can provide you with a real-time feel of the kayaking trips:
Kayakers Aniol Serrasolses & Mikel Sarasola and photographers Aleix Salvat & David Nogales ventured into the freezing landscapes of Iceland for Jötunn, a spectacular kayak …
Kayaking is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies you can take up. It is borderline addictive, whether you want to do it for leisure, fishing, touring, relaxing weekends with family and friends spent out on the lake, or to get your adrenaline pumping when battling whitewater rapids. There’s something for everyone. The challenge for most people comes when trying to figure out the best kayak size to go with, or more specifically, its length.
The size of the kayak is arguably one of …
The simple answer to this question is “NO”. Kayaks are the perfect vehicle for exploring wilderness areas by water and quietly observing wildlife in their natural habitats. They cause no erosion, noise, pollution, and, provided that you kayak when the water levels are right, they cause no damage to fish stocks in the water. To ensure that you paddle or sail responsibly and do not disturb wildlife or damage freshwater and marine environments, the following steps should be followed: …
Kayak fishing arguably requires more accessories than other forms of recreational, touring, or whitewater kayaking. You will need to have the right gear when the moment arises if you want to be a successful angler. There are a lot of kayak fishing accessories to choose from. Many will be more or less useful to you depending on whether you’re fishing in lakes, rivers, bays, or the open ocean. Here is the list of accessories, both essential and non-essential, to be taken along while going …
There are a surprising number of parts on a kayak for such a simple vessel. There are 7 main components of a kayak: the bow, stern, kayak deck, kayak hull, cockpit, foot rests, and kayak seat.
First up on the list is the bow of your kayak. Very simply, the bow is the front portion of the kayak. While you’re out on the water, the orientation of your bow is your direction of travel. You can usually tell the bow from the stern quickly because it typically comes to more of a point. Different …
While getting into a kayak, keep in mind that more people tip over at the dock - getting either in or out - more than at any other place on the water itself. When you launch a kayak, you’ll have two common scenarios:
Shoreline launches, where you straddle the boat before you sit in it Dock launches, where you have to maintain your balance as you slide your feet and butt into the boat. Before you do any launch, set your boat down in a safe place to do a prelaunch check. Be sure you have …
