Mar 23 | How To: Touring Kayak Safety
Touring kayak safety doesn’t have to be hard, and following a few commonsense guidelines will help keep you safe as you’re learning kayaking skills. Continue reading
Tag Archives: kayak touring
Feb 9 | How to Wet Exit a Kayak
Getting out of the kayak, making a “wet exit”, isn’t complicated, but kayak instructor Ken Whiting gives some good tips on getting out smoothly and safely, while hanging onto your paddle and the boat. Continue reading
Jan 31 | How to Dress for Kayaking
Kayaking instructor Ken Whiting shares how to dress for kayaking and covers the base layers, insulating layers and outerwear pieces you need to safely extend your paddling past the warm summer months. Continue reading
Nov 9 | How to Safely Get In and Out of Your Kayak
Expert kayaking instructor Ken Whiting shows you how to safely get in and out of your kayak. Continue reading
Oct 26 | Kayaking for Fitness
If you’re looking for a great upper-body workout, kayaking for fitness can’t be beat. Vigorous paddling exercises the back, abs and arms, while you’re in a much more beautiful setting than a gym. Continue reading
Aug 31 | How To: Paddle a Tandem Kayak
The tandem is a great boat for multiple uses. You can take someone out who doesn’t want to paddle or who doesn’t have the strength or skill for a longer trip. Continue reading
Aug 24 | How To: Kayaking With Kids
Kayaking with kids paddling with you can be fun. Make sure it’s safe and fun for the kids, and you can create a lifelong paddling partner! Continue reading
Aug 17 | How To: Basic Kayak Maintenance
Kayaks are simple machines, but some basic kayak maintenance will make yours last longer. Continue reading
