Quick Answer If you mainly fish on warm lakes, slow rivers, or calm coastal water, a sit-on-top kayak is the better choice for most anglers. It's easier to get on and off, far more stable...
Category: Adventure Kayaking
"Can I go kayaking if I can't swim?" I've probably heard that question a few hundred times over the past 25 years. Sometimes it came from a nervous college student standing on a dock for the first...
A friend asked me this after spending nearly an hour standing on a paddleboard without falling in. He climbed back onto the dock, looked exhausted, and said, "So... was that actually a workout, or...
Water TemperatureWhat I RecommendWhat I Would Never WearAbove 65°F (18°C)Synthetic layers + splash jacketCotton hoodie55–65°F (13–18°C)Wetsuit or paddling jacket with layersJeans and...
Yeah, This Feels Sketchy the First Time You're standing on uneven rocks. The kayak is wobbling. Water is slapping against the shoreline. You're trying to hold the paddle, keep your...
Ocean kayaking looks peaceful from shore. Then you launch for the first time. The beach suddenly feels far away. The swell lifts your kayak higher than expected. Wind pushes from the side. Your...