The Best Kayaks for Beginners: Taking The Plunge (2021 Models)
We rounded up the top kayaks for beginners in 2018. Our list of kayaks represent good value and are beginner friendly: sturdy, stable and easy to paddle.
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!
BaySports Air Glide 473 Kayak
It’s a great time to be a watersports enthusiast with minimal storage space. The inflatable kayaks industry is improving in leaps and bounds and the team at...
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 purpose of this...
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.
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.
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...
Kayaking with Kids: A Complete Guide
Spending time kayaking on the lake can be a great family activity. However, when you choose to bring children along for the trip, it can get tricky.
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.
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.
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.
How to Plan the Perfect Kayaking Trip
How do you go about planning a dream kayaking trip? Here's a complete guide to planning a trip that’s nothing but smooth sailing from beginning to end.
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 tough to get...
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.
Kayak Fishing Tips: 8 Must Know Tips for Every Angler
Kayak fishing is fun but it will be even better for you to think about what you can do to make it more successful as you can...














