Paddle Pursuits
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.
How to Paddle a Kayak Correctly – 3 Must Know Strokes
Kayaking is surprisingly simple to learn. It can be picked up easily by even the most uncoordinated klutz. Here's the correct technique for paddling.
How to Get In and Out of a Kayak
The majority of capsizes aren’t due to poor form and happen way before any paddling takes place! Here're simple tips to enter and exit your yak like a pro.
Revealed: The Best Kayak For Fishing
If you’re looking to get started with kayak fishing, our ultimate guide will help you select a fishing kayak and show you the best fishing kayaks on the market.
Best Fishing Kayak Accessories (New Gadgets for 2017!)
Don't splash out on mediocre gear! We’ve rounded up the best kayak fishing accessories on the market so you can rig your yak for performance and comfort.
What is the Best Inflatable Kayak?
Inflatable kayaks are considered flimsy, "toy" kayaks. Not true! Our guide shows you why inflatables are awesome and how to pick the best inflatable kayak.
What is the Best Fishing Canoe?
We have dealt with a ton of fishing kayaks on Paddle Pursuits, so what's the deal with canoes? We don't have a bias against canoes, we actually love them...
The Best Kayak Rod Holders for You!
If you’ve ever experienced the hassle of trying to balance your rod on your kayak, you’ll know the importance of a rod holder...
What is the Best Kayak Paddle?
The paddle you use greatly influences your manoeuvrability, propulsion, ease of paddling, and overall enjoyment. It could literally make or break your trip.
Kayaks with Pedals: What are the Benefits?
Kayaks with pedals might seem a bit strange. We conjure up ideas that kayaks must be propelled with paddles. However, for recreational purposes, kayaks...
What’s the Best Whitewater Kayak for Beginners?
Getting started whitewater kayaking is a serious endeavor. We explain the ins and outs of these specialist boats and then review a few popular models.
Sit on Top Fishing Kayak: Here’s What to Look for!
We have reviewed tons of fishing kayaks on Paddle Pursuits. Basically, there are two styles of fishing kayaks: sit in and sit on top. The...
It Takes Two: What is the Best Tandem Fishing Kayak?
What is the only thing better than a one-person fishing kayak? A two-person fishing kayak! Alright, we know that’s not always the case.
Types of Kayaks: How to Choose
Deciding between all the different types of kayaks can be overwhelming. There are tons of them, and all with different purposes... but we're here to help!