Techniques & Safety
The canoeing literature universally recommends that landed canoes be turned belly up when stored for a…
"Dee," I heard Maggie's voice from a distance. "Dee, wake up." I opened my eyes to see Maggie squatting…
As a fish o'er whose head surge the waves of the sea, In our great sea of air, the fish becomes…
A kayaking buddy, we'll call him "Ben", is one heck of a paddler. He's got years of big, blue water…
One day, it's bound to happen: your attempted beach landing in the surf fails and your boat is swept…
As with all kayaks every different design has its advantages and disadvantages. Paddling a double is no…
Sit-On-Tops (SOT's) are one of the many categories of boats that fall in the realm of paddle craft. As…
The hand up rescue/recovery has more recently been named the "Hand of God" (HOG) rescue. Remember our…
We have already presented two other re-entries that can be used by the paddler after they have wet…
The traditional re-enter and pump recovery usually performed by doubles partners takes…
Ever since I started promoting the concept of wet re-entries, instead of climbing on your kayak for…
This variation of the paddle float recovery is designed for paddlers who have difficulty climbing onto…
The paddle float can be a very handy device if you use it often enough to become accustomed to its…
Let's assume you've practiced your wet exits until you are comfortable with them. Now it's time to get…
The most efficient solo recovery after a capsize is a roll. However, sooner or later all of us end up…
The wet entry is more commonly referred to as a wet re-entry, because most paddlers use it to get back…
There may come a time when you do not have assistance and you have to enter your kayak as quickly as…
Once upon a time before bulkheads and proper floatation, if you capsized in your kayak and had to do a…
The TX-Recovery, like the "T" or the "HI" recovery, is named for the configuration…
When you paddle a tandem (double) kayak you have certain advantages and certain challenges due to the…
[For an in-depth review of the numerous ways of getting back into your kayak after a capsize, check out…
I once received a letter from a man who was about to embark on his first Arctic canoe trip. He said he…
At first glance balance can be thought of as staying balanced over your kayak so you do not capsize.…
The outdoor environment can be extremely challenging. The noise from the wind and waves can drown out…