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Hi, I'm Jimmy Blakeney, with Standup.paddling.com, here to talk to you about the great sport of standup…

Hi, I'm Jimmy Blakeney with Paddling.com Standup, here to talk to you about the great sport of stand up…

Hi, I'm Jimmy Blakeney with paddling.com Standup, here to talk to you about the great sport of…

When you get a call from one of your friends and they say let’s go for a paddle what does that mean to…

I think it is fair to say most paddlers prefer to use their own equipment when on the water than renting…

For purposes of this writing I'm going to define these as closed-deck models over 14 feet in length with…

The last segment seemed to be widely read and brought out some great feedback from readers as well as…

There are certain two word combinations in the English language that most of us among the living would…

As an experienced female paddler and instructor who has taught thousands of women, I've observed that…

One of the best things about kayaking is that it's a healthy and fun activity to share with your whole…

I had the pleasure of sitting in on a lecture about rescues at the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium in…

Investing in good quality equipment helps to make your kayaking experience more comfortable and…

It's that time of the year again. Maps are spread out across the dinning room floor, photos of previous…

I find certain words in the English language capture my interest. Seaworthy is one of them. My brain…

In this video, we're gonna look at the best ways to get into and out of your kayak because this is when…

"Is there a graceful way to get in an out of my kayak?" The answer may be disappointing to many of…

I'm so excited. It's that special time of the year now where my regular canoe mates gather on a regular…

A sudden sequence of bad weather caused two groups of kayakers to become overdue to the point Search and…

Like a chef's knife, a climber's ice tool, or a woodsman's ax, a paddle can tell you a lot about its…

Whether you paddle with a group or you enjoy paddling solo, there may come a time where you would need…

Jim Terrell from Quickblade (a 4-time Olympic canoeist) shares what he feels are important components of…

You begin by running rapids that require precise maneuvering. Then, you power across a huge lake into a…

The backbone of any paddle - the one structure that ties every part of the paddle together, from the…