Fitness for Kayaking – Exercise, Stretching, and Nutrition for Peak Performance Paddling

Fitness for Kayaking – Exercise, Stretching, and Nutrition for Peak Performance Paddling

Many people will jump in a kayak without giving fitness a second thought. Don't be one of these people! Learn the secrets to endless paddling energy.
14 River Kayaking Tips to Build Control and Confidence

14 River Kayaking Tips to Build Control and Confidence

Whether you’re just getting started paddling moving water or you’ve been navigating whitewater for years, our river kayaking tips will get you thinking.
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6 Tips for Kayaking While On Holiday

How adventurous are you? Do you like the sound of a 5-day expedition exploring far-flung waterways in your kayak? How about circumnavigating exotic islands with nothing but...
Canoe Vs Kayak: What's the Difference?

Canoe Vs Kayak: What’s the Difference?

If you can’t decide between a kayak or canoe, we’ll explore the differences between the two and find out which one is best for you...
Intex Challenger K1 - complete package inflatable kayak

Intex Challenger K1 Review

The Intex Challenger K1 is a great inflatable kayak for older kids and adults. It's lightweight, has an affordable (cheap) price tag and offers great fun! Being a beginner kayak, it's obviously not as durable and rigid as the high-end inflatable kayaks like the Advanced Elements and Sea Eagle models but it's not fair to compare these to the Challenger K1. The Intex Challenger K2 is the 2-Persons version.
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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.
10 Golden Rules of Kayak Safety

The 10 Golden Rules of Kayak Safety

There’s a lot of fun to be had boating, but there’s also the potential for things to go fatally wrong. Every paddler is responsible for their own safety.
Tips to Avoid Kayak Capsizing

Avoiding Kayak Capsizing – Tips On How Not to Tip

Most capsizes aren’t planned and they often happen when you least expect it. Here're 6 tips to avoid capsizing and guidance on what to do if it happens.
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5 things to think about before buying a kayak paddle

The first time buying a kayak is overwhelming enough without also then having to think about the kayak paddle. It’s a common mistake to think buying a kayak...
A Guide to Sea Kayaking for Beginners

Ready to Explore the Ocean? A Guide to Sea Kayaking for Beginners

Looking for a primer on sea kayaking for beginners? Here's a newbie friendly guide to the skills, gear, and tools you will need on your journey.
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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Best Kayak Paddles

You know we paddle almost every single day and we’ve been using so many different kayak paddles throughout the years. From cheap plastic paddles up to the...
Best Tandem Kayak for Family Outings

Best Tandem Kayak for Family Outings

Picking out a tandem kayak for your next family outing can be a challenge if you’re not already familiar with kayak types, features, or paddling vocabulary.
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Kayaking for Beginners – Essential Reading for New Paddlers

Our ultimate guide to kayaking for beginners teaches you everything you need to go from newbie to pro paddler in the shortest time possible.
best recreational kayak

Best Recreational Kayak: A Buyer’s Guide

Kayaks give you the opportunity to explore, enjoy nature, get fit, and have fun. If you're looking for the best recreational kayak, this guide is a must.