Understanding Watercraft

Let me tell you right off the bat: if your kayak doesn't have a rudder, don't worry about it. Rudders…

Canoe design is really important and you need to understand a little bit about it when you choose a…

We're using the Old Town Appalachian to demonstrate the parts of a typical canoe. Bow vs.…

Hi, I'm Danny Lang. Today we're going to discuss hull shapes, side shapes, and also rocker on…

I'm Danny Lang, a professional guide and experienced canoeist, here today to talk to you about canoe…

Believe it or not, the main purpose of rudders or skegs isn't to turn a kayak, it's to keep a kayak…

In this video, we're going to look at five kayaking tips that will make you a better paddler or at least…

Before you put your canoe in the water and start paddling, you need to understand how a canoe works…

Kayaks come in two basic styles. You've got Sit-on-Top (SOT) kayaks and you've got Sit-Inside kayaks and…

Kayaks come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be made from many different materials. Each design…

Paddle boards come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and it's important to choose the right one,…

The American Canoe Association has put together this fun animated video as a reminder for all paddlers…

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…

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

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