by Kayak Hipster

How often do we go all out on our first day back on a wave, or playing in current, or in a rolling session? For the first time I did the smart thing and built up over three surf sessions instead of going all out on the first day.

If you are uncomfortable with the idea of being flipped upside down in the water, that likely stems from a lack of confidence in your roll. Watch this tutorial to gain confidence in your roll.

by Tom Watson

Of all the safety gear used by those who enjoy on-water sports, none should be scrutinized more than the family of life jackets/PFDs available. And, speaking of family, those devices designed for infants and youth are the most critical.

by KayakChristel

[Canton, GA] - Etowah River at Knox Bridge Boat Ramp. See video compilation.

Once you've inflated your SUP a time or two with the manual pump, you realize that's the most exhausting part. So unless you want the extra workout, it would be a big step up to consider an Electric SUP Pump.

by I. Herbert Gordon
Part of the planning of a paddling trip entails knowing what to expect on your trip. This is not so difficult to figure out when you are paddling on a lake. For paddling on a river, however, you should learn about the ratings given to rapids, water level, and even canoeists.

by Tom Watson

There was a time not too long ago when kayakers didn't have fancy neo' nylon stuff sacks, front bulkheads and spiffy deck bags into which copious amounts of nonessential gear could be stored. Time and materials have changed but not some of the old-fashion tricks of kayak packing.

Susan Sommer - Portage Lake, Alaska

by Ken Whiting

Recreational kayaks and touring kayaks are typically designed to paddle in a straight line. This means that some kayaks can be very difficult to turn. In this video, we look at the quickest and most efficient way to turn any recreational or touring kayak.

“After a year of Covid restrictions, boaters are out on the water in force, soaking up plenty of sun and fun,” said Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons. ”With the addition of 415,000 new, first-time registered boat owners since 2020 who are now enjoying their first full season, we felt it was especially important to welcome them to the water and to share important safe boating strategies as we approach the busy holiday weekend.”

Follow a couple paddlers as they explore the frozen Alaskan landscape while paddling through glacial rivers and around major icebergs.

• Win a Canoe or Kayak Paddle from Sawyer Paddles and Oars
• Win a 12'0" Journey Inflatable SUP from Grey Duck
• Win a Prospector 15 SP3 Canoe from Nova Craft Canoe
• Win a Falcon Tandem Kayak from Point 65 Sweden

June Sweepstakes winners have been contacted and will be posted on the Sweepstakes Winners page.

by Kayak Hipster

For a long time I wondered about kayak fishing. Our new family location gives us easy access to coastal paddling, creeks, marshes, so it felt like the perfect time to give it a try. This is a look back at my first couple of times out as I learn to love kayak fishing.

Walmart selling Ozark Trail Stadium seat that fits perfectly! No drilling, no base required, held in place by the inflated tubes...

by Ken Whiting
In this video, we're going to look at the best way to re-enter a sit-on-top kayak in the event that you've fallen off, jumped off, or capsized. One of the huge advantages of sit-on-top kayaks over sit-inside kayaks is they're relatively easy to get back onto from the water.

by Kayak Hipster

This is a favorite topic of mine- linking strokes and how you combine movements, maneuvers, and strokes. Your goal here is to link different strokes or maneuvers so that your movements are seamless and you are wasting as little energy as possible as you go from stroke to stroke.

by Ken Whiting

The shoulder dislocation is to kayaking what a blown ACL is to skiing. So we're going to look at a couple of rules on how to keep your shoulders safe.

With summer in full force, there are tons of new or used gear items for sale in the Classifieds. Find used kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and paddling accessories!