Getting Started

I grew up in an area of Canada that is often referred to as canoe country. The landscape is dotted with…

The correct paddle length should be anywhere from eight inches to twelve inches above your…

The best way to carry a single sea kayak is with two or more people. However, sooner or later you will…

This short video looks at a few key tips that will help you enjoy your time in the surf more quickly and…

Since the number one cause of fatalities in sea kayaking and kayak touring is exposure to cold water I…

Pivot turns are a great way to turn your board and you can do them when you're stationary or moving. The…

We're gonna take quick look at launching in surf. First thing we're gonna talk about is the ideal beach…

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…