Techniques & Safety
In my opinion, the wet exit is the important overlooked skill in kayaking because it can really help…
One of our all-time favorite strokes is the anti-capsize stroke (pretty important!); a stroke and a…
If you're like me, you've heard that stretching is good for you-- that it reduces stiffness and helps to…
I've been asked a lot of questions on a video I've done a while ago that was on the basics of kayak…
Let's discuss how to improve your chances of making it through rapid standing up on your paddle board.…
Kayaking is one of the best sports for fitness purposes and is becoming a popular fitness tool. It…
Kyla, my 10-year-old, took position in the stern on our last canoe trip. Her friend, who tagged along,…
Tom Watson reviews some of the changes that are in store for defining “Life Jackets” and “PFDs”? It’s…
I got the chance to play in some rough conditions out on Long Island near Democrat Point (NY), along…
Sometimes you want to go backwards; maybe because you've explored a narrow creek that's so narrow you…
Running white water contains inherent risks, and every boater should learn to practice proper safety and…
Previously, I wrote about some perceived fears of first time wilderness canoeists. This time, I wanted…
I strongly believe that pool sessions are excellent at practicing skills and learning new skills in a…
SUP yoga is exploding in popularity because anyone can do it, it's challenging, and it takes complete…
A chart is not a map. A map just shows you how to get from point A to point B through roads. A nautical…
Lifting and carrying anything 16 feet long is always going to pose some problems. With that said, canoes…
So when we're working towards the ultimate self-rescue, the re-enter and roll, we can use a paddle float…
If you've been whitewater paddling for any length of time, then there's a good chance that you'll…
Robert Stehlik describes how to stand the right way on a stand up paddle board while surfing a…
I turned 76 in September. No matter, I continue to think—and largely feel—like I’m…
"One of the reasons there are so many terms for conditions of ice is that the mariners observing it were…
Tandem kayaks, or doubles, are a great way for two people to get on the water together and a fantastic…
The ax-blazed spruce that juts from the riverbank indicates we have arrived at the portage. A 2-mile…