Getting Started

The PFD, or life jacket is your single most important piece of safety equipment. You need to choose one…

Sometimes I think my desire to go bass fishing days before the lakes freeze over may be simply because I…

When sea kayakers talk about conditions, they'll usually have wind in mind because no other element…

Watch this video to get some good tips on the technique necessary for launching your boat in the surf…

For obvious reasons, the forward stroke is the most important stroke to learn. But you don't need to…

In this video, we're going to look at the best way to re-enter a sit-on-top kayak in the event that…

One of the greatest things about kayaking is that it can be remarkably safe and user-friendly activity.…

I had just spent what seemed like hours painstakingly loading my kayak at McCargoe Cove, Isle Royale. We…

Have you checked the price of canoe paddles lately? Good ones cost over $100; great ones approach $300…

So you took a lesson, tried a rental, or borrowed a friend’s paddle board and are considering buying one…

The sport of river paddleboarding is growing rapidly among SUP enthusiasts from the advanced to…

The American Canoe Association partnered with Anzovin Studio to create this fun, animated video with…

Andrew Westwood looks at the 3 Golden Rules of Canoeing, which are a set of rules that define how to…

One of the great things about kayaking is that on the very simple level you can just slip on a life…

It's important to know when to call for help. If a situation isn't getting better, and you don't think…

Harbors and marinas have plenty of protected water to explore, and can be great places to launch a small…

We all want to get out there and start having fun. But a little bit of trip planning can really help…

I learned the hard way, why, at certain times of the year – during spring flooding primarily – our local…

What's the differences between Greenland style paddles and the Euro blade? Pros and cons, what's better,…

I've found paddleboarding to be a great complement to kayaking. It takes less time, it's a full-body…

Now that I'm back on the water again, I'm a lot more conscious and protective of my back. And to be…

Kayakers from antiquity utilized deck space for storing gear, namely hunting and fishing accessories.…

Did you know that there are different kinds of leashes for different water venues? - This is a coiled…