Techniques & Safety

You may recall Abraham Maslow ‘s hierarchy of needs from ninth grade social studies. Maslow says, you…

With good technique and a little practice, regardless of size or strength, most people can perform a…

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

Kayak Hipster demonstrates 3 things to try next time you're working on your forward stroke. The forward…

Before I was domesticated, I spent more than a decade working paddling gigs between paddling trips.…

Kayak Hipster demonstrates 3 things to try next time you're working on your sculling draw. An efficient…

We’ve all been there before. All through the cold months we dream of putting the heavy coats and extra…

It was mid-April, circa 2002. There were still patches of snow in the forest. It was one of those days…

Walker from Old Town shares a quick tip on how to pack a balanced canoe to help ensure better tracking…

In this video, Jeremy T. Grant partnered with Camden Fire and Rescue to show you what to do if you fall…

This a follow up to a video I did where I talked about differences that you may find in dry and semi-dry…

I was a kayaker before I was a canoeist, and when I was first dragged out on rivers, I couldn't…

Learn some basic playboating moves. In this video, Eric Jackson demonstrates and explains how to control…

Paddling with your dog is a great way to bond and enjoy the outdoors together. In this video, Jess with…

If you worry about capsizing when sea kayaking, you may be thinking of your kayak as just another boat.…

This video is a follow up on the discussion of things that always live in our kayaks. First, I want to…

Lisa Stocking takes you through a 5 minute paddle exercise routine. This routine is great for all kinds…

by Eric Jackson We’ve learned the flatwater strokes, forward stroke, and the backstroke. We have two…

by Eric Jackson The offside C stroke is a useful stroke to know if you ever find yourself in a…

Kayak Catfish does some trolling with crappie magnets to catch some catfish bait.

Reading a river is no different than reading a book -- you just need to have the correct vocabulary. In…

Nathan Joel Rich of Southern Salt Kayak Fishing goes over the 6 most common mistakes people make in a…

If you capsize and have to swim back to shore, swimming with your paddle will be a lot easier and…

This Point Of View account shows the importance of staying sober while paddling. Some of the most…