Boats & Gear

My first remote country canoe trip was in 1974.  We began at Folliet, Ontario and cruised the…

Where I am temperatures are dropping, so it's almost dry suit weather. With that here's a video with…

Remember that button down shirt with the weird stripes that you got from Aunt Joyce last Christmas that…

Whether you are done paddling for the season yet or not, one thing is inevitable, you are going to need…

One of the considerations for deciding which type of material you want your kayak to be made from…

Regardless of the season, you need to dress and prepare for immersion. The cold months are when it…

The following are a series of paddling safety infographics, which were designed as part of a USCG funded…

Ranging from casual recreational crafts to sleek racers to bomb-proof whitewater and other rec’ boats,…

Last week in Madison, Wisconsin the Paddlesports Retailer show was held which showcased watersports…

Being on the water, exposed to Mother Nature, means when things do go wrong, they can go very wrong,…

THE BOOTLEGGER - By Fitzke Boards

Rule of thumb: paddle should be about 8" over your standing height. However, if you're usually surfing,…

Somehow it is August already... School is starting soon and summer is on its last legs. Which means we…

This video describes essential SUP gear including PFDs, paddle leashes and paddles and also looks at the…

In this video BIC SUPs Jimmy Blakeney shows you how to repair fiberglass and plastic stand up…

Our most recent addition to Paddling.com has been with Lincoln Canoe & Kayak. "Lincoln Canoe &…

Summer is officially here... and to escape the heat there is no better way to spend your time than to…

In this video Jimmy Blakeney from BIC SUP explains various types of leashes for use when Stand Up Paddle…

Some years ago, I had the privilege of taking a FreeStyle canoeing class from Karen Knight and the late…

Designed with over 1600 paddlers opinions being considered, the TRAK 2.0 is the ultimate touring kayak.…

So, now Father's Day is lurking on the horizon.Here are a few paddling items that we're sure Dad will be…

Fins come in all shapes and sizes, and what they do is they allow the board to track straighter.…