Tom Watson
In order to be visible while kayaking, you must stand out. But many bright colors don't have the…
"The noise resembles the roar of heavy, distant surf. Standing on the stirring ice one can imagine it is…
By Tom Watson I suppose for paddlers living where the ponds never freeze over in winter, kayaking…
Technically speaking, Webster's defines "Body English" as: the bodily motions made in a usually…
There are times when a textbook paddling style doesn’t always seem to work. The rhythmic side-to-side…
By Tom Watson Since paddling season is still with us for a while, here is an assortment of…
The backbone of any paddle - the one structure that ties every part of the paddle together, from the…
The first paddle was probably created to move a raft across water so deep a push pole couldn’t reach the…
Besides knowing what to look for in a kayak, a beginner is also challenged with knowing what is the best…
Notice how nearly every new non-motorized boat introduced into the recreational paddling market is…
The following story is based upon a conversation with a wilderness lodge owner in Kodiak, Alaska. Dieter…
I've had some pretty toasty discussions regarding the proper paddle length for sea kayaks. Some suggest…
Yet another factor in choosing a paddle is whether you want a one-piece or a paddle that breaks down – a…
A sudden sequence of bad weather caused two groups of kayakers to become overdue to the point Search and…
The backbone of any paddle - the one structure that ties every part of the paddle together, from the…