Getting Started

I am sure by this point in your paddling adventures, you have heard the term dirtbag. Dirtbags are often…

Holiday shopping can be taxing and altogether stressful. This is particularly true when you are shopping…

If you paddle in cold weather and/or cold water, you may want to invest in a dry suit. Wearing a dry…

There are amazing opportunities all over the world to snorkel and enjoy exploring marine life,…

If you are looking to purchase a canoe or kayak in order to quench your thirst for water sports and…

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the most rewarding water sports activities on the planet. It’s…

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it becomes harder to get out and paddle and easier…

As a paddling lover you have a passion for the water you can probably trace back to your youth, possibly…

Flexibility is always a good topic of discussion when it comes to kayaking. Depending on our style of…

In this video, Ken Whiting of PaddleTV talks about the different pains associated with kayaking, and…

After an adventure-filled summer paddling season, it's time to take inventory of your gear and replace…

Action cameras are everywhere in the outdoors community, and paddling adventures are an obvious match…

Dan of Headwaters Kayak shares the 5 most common mistakes new paddlers make, and how to fix them to make…

Remember when you bought your first car? Or maybe it was a bike. You may have chosen it for its color,…

Honey the River Dog. Photo by Allyson Saunders We are all guilty of scrolling mindlessly through our…

REI is having a massive sale on watersports and camping gear. From now until July 26, 2022, find great…

So, you’ve got your new kayak this season. You figured out how to transport it. Figured out how to pack…

In this video, Ken Whiting of PaddleTV shares some tips on how to NOT flip your kayak. Whether you are…

Of all the gear that we paddlers and water sports enthusiasts rely on regularly, sunglasses are among…

So, you are finally out on the water and itching to spend more time outdoors – maybe go a bit further…

Because we’re gear people over here, we like to go out and find cool stuff and tell you about it. But if…

Tyler Hicks, brand ambassador for Old Town Canoe and Kayaks, shares some tips on how to choose a kayak…

After lots of research, maybe some classes, maybe some demo days, or maybe after finding the right sale…

Rob Stehlik from Blue Planet Surf teaches you how to paddle more efficiently with a smooth catch and a…