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Jamie is a kayaking and paddle sports enthusiast that loves nothing more than hitting the open water. When not writing for Paddle Pursuits, you’ll find him exploring New Zealand’s pristine waterways and rugged coastline.
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Paddle Boarding 101: How to Paddle Board Surf

Paddle boarding comes easily for many people, but surfing is a little trickier. Our guide takes you through the steps for catching your first wave on a SUP.
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Canoe Trips in Maine: Everything You Need to Know

The glassy surface of a lake with a view of trees hanging down in to an upside-down sky beyond the tip of a canoe...
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Kayaking in Seattle: Our Top 5 Locations

Kayaking has indeed become one of the most favored outdoor sport of late for participants of all ages. For those who find themselves amidst...
How to Pack for an Overnight Kayak Trip

How to Sleep Comfortably on an Overnight Kayak Trip

If you’re going on an overnight kayak trip, you might run into a few problems, and some of those problems could make it super...
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How to Build a Canoe: Let’s Talk Wood

Building a canoe can be inspiring a gradual emergence of shape from a forest giant tree to a smooth, constructed boat. Make building your...
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The 5 Best Places to Go Kayaking with Orcas

The ocean is truly a different world from what we see day to day, and but it's just waiting to be explored. If you're considering a...
The Ultimate Kayak Fishing for Beginners Guide

Kayak Fishing for Beginners: The Only Guide You’ll Need

I may be the luckiest guy on earth. I have found something that combines two of my greatest passions; kayaking and fishing. Fishing for trout...
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Best Snorkel Mask: A Buyer’s Guide

Snorkelling opens the door to an underwater paradise you would never have believed existed just below the surface. The marvellous environments you see
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5 Best Places to Go Kayaking in Key West

Key West is one of the most impressive spots in the country for kayaking. This is a unique spot that offers plenty of opportunities...
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How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board

Paddleboarding is a lot of fun but will also get you in great shape. If you want to get started, here're some tips on how to choose a stand up paddle board.
White Water Kayaking for Beginners

A Guide to White Water Kayaking for Beginners

If you’re in awe of this fearless bunch of kayakers and you want to test yourself on whitewater, our guide will provide you with the steps to get started.
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The 6 Best Places to Go Kayaking in Chicago

Chicago is one of the best places to enjoy kayaking no matter your skill level. There is a great variety of waters from rapids...
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A Complete Guide to Paddle Board Yoga

Paddle board Yoga is quickly becoming one of the most popular of all water sports. A combination of stand up paddle boarding and yoga, this...
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A Guide to Kayaking in San Diego

San Diego has much to offer in the line of attractions, landmarks, activities, and history but there is none so refreshing and rewarding as...
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A Complete Kayak Paddle Sizing Guide

Whether you are an expert kayaker or a beginner, choosing the right kayak and the perfect kayak paddle is your primary first concern. Kayaking...