"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...
Category: Paddles & Equipment
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...
Yeah, the first few trips can be rough. You've got rods sticking everywhere. Your paddle keeps drifting away. The tackle box slides under your seat. Then you finally cast at a promising spot and...
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...
Yeah, this feels intimidating at first. The river is moving. The kayak feels unstable. Videos online make everything look effortless while you're standing at the launch wondering, What if I flip...
Best Kayak Seat Cushion for Back Pain: It’s Not Always Your Back
I've watched people spend $2,000 on a kayak and then complain after an hour because their lower back felt like it was made of concrete. They blamed age. They blamed bad posture. A few blamed...