Getting Started
This is the most straightforward rescue, beyond simply righting the boat and pumping it dry. Approach…
I tell everyone that kayaking on the sea is a dry sport - and, unless you are involved in surfing or…
A wet exit is a mandatory skill for any modern day kayaker to learn. As an instructor it is one of the…
What's the best way to quiet a novice paddling class? Mention the "Eskimo Roll." Nothing worries…
"The noise resembles the roar of heavy, distant surf. Standing on the stirring ice one can imagine it is…
"Only half of kayaking has to do with hard skills. The other half is mental, and your mental state is…
By Tim Sprinkle Whitewater rivers are, by their very nature, chaotic and confusing places. Mixing…
There are many different ways to communicate. One of the more reliable ways of doing so is with paddle…
After leading groups formally and informally for over thirty-five years, I have witnessed an interesting…
By C. L. Cowan Experienced paddlers, surfers and beach divers use rip tides as readily as river runners…
Technically speaking, Webster's defines "Body English" as: the bodily motions made in a usually…
By Wayne Spivak, National Press Corps, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary You ever hear…
Part of the planning of a paddling trip entails knowing what to expect on your trip. This is not so…
By Tom Watson Since paddling season is still with us for a while, here is an assortment of…
Even the best paddlers goof up occasionally, which is why they take small stuff so seriously. When…
Risk management while canoeing comes down to knowing your own skill level and that of your group;…
For many people, paddling is all about the quiet, stress-free calm that comes with heading out alone and…
You are planning to canoe a Canadian river that has many challenging rapids. Weeks before the wheels…
Earlier this year, a manufacturer of high-end composite canoes sponsored a weekend paddle down a local…
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…
Most white water paddlers don't think much of flat-water canoeing. After all, what could be attractive…
I've had some pretty toasty discussions regarding the proper paddle length for sea kayaks. Some suggest…