Kayaking

World’s Apart? Loading up your car with your sea ride. Your gear is in a bag, and the sun is beginning to rise. It’s a calming experience. Moving through the calm water with a few simple strokes. Your movements disrupt the serene waters below. But we should back up just Read more…

I won’t lie to you. My first kayaking experience was a nightmare. I was on a man-made lake that flowed into the Black Sea. When boats carrying visitors passed through the channel used for exiting the lake and entering the sea, the water in the channel moved from one side Read more…

Though only 5% of kayak excursions end in sinking, it can still happen. But what can save the day during this rare, life-threatening event? A kayak bilge pump.   Bilge pumps are the hand pumps that kayakers use to empty their boats when too much water makes its way in. If Read more…

So you’ve got the itch to go kayaking but worry about the transportation? Pickup trucks are a great way of transporting kayaks, but it’s always recommended to have a truck rack for your boats. The best kayak racks for trucks will keep your boat safe and secure while you transport Read more…

Built to Last Sometimes you don’t want to go home. I get it; things can get complicated. A day out on the water is a lot more relaxing than dealing with the trials of everyday life. Deploying your kayak anchor into the water is one way of securing your spot. However, what Read more…

For anglers who have spent their entire lives with their feet planted firmly on the shoreline or, at the very least, on a traditional boat, fishing from a kayak is an entirely different animal. Personally, I prefer to fish from my kayak, and it took some getting used to. I’ll Read more…

Nature, fresh air, and exercise are all some of the things I love the most about kayaking. When I’m on the water, I’m the happiest. In fact, kayaking is one of my favorite ways to forget about the stresses of daily life.  The only thing I do worry about when Read more…

In summer, the kids are raring to get outside and in the water on their new kayak. Out on the open lake or river streams, buying safe and reliable kids’ kayaks is of utmost importance. Best of all, you don’t have to trudge through countless reviews because we’ve lined up Read more…

Taking a day out on your sit-on-top kayak, either alone or with a friend, is a wonderful way to spend a day. It is a fantastic way to enjoy the nature that surrounds us and spend some quality time getting a bit of exercise. Sit-on-top kayaks can provide a wide Read more…

Whitewater Paddling or Recreational Paddling? The kayaking adventures that we all embark on are different. Some of us want to sweat as we battle against the current. Using everything we’ve got to avoid spiraling out of control. While others would rather slowly move through a calm lake. Whether you opt Read more…

Can a Trolling Motor Take You, as a Kayak Angler, to a New Level? Kayakers sometimes forget the whitewater, the lakes, and the sea and just focus on their other passion: fishing. Well, at least those of us who have fishing on our minds 24/7. Freshwater lakes, river canals, and Read more…

Back in 2012, as I fumbled around looking for my own best kayak brands, I came across Pelican. The way I saw it, any company that was as old as me had to be worth spending money on. I still have that kayak today, and though I don’t take it Read more…