Buying Guides & Articles:Kayaking & Canoeing

Whether you're headed to a local lake for the day or off on an extended paddling tour, you'll want to make sure you've chosen the boat that will let you get the most out... Read more

A spray skirt is an essential piece of gear for kayaking in all but the calmest of conditions. Worn around the waist, the spray skirt (also called a spray deck) forms a... Read more

If you want to glide swiftly across a quiet lake or float slowly down a lazy river, try a canoe. The following clinic will familiarize you with the basics of canoe... Read more

Canoes offer an easy, traditional way of experiencing the outdoors. Although designs and materials have been refined over the years, modern canoes still evoke memories... Read more

Paddling can be anything from canoeing on a calm lake to doing pirouettes in a play boat in class III rapids. It can mean floating on a sit-on-top on a warm Florida bay... Read more

On calm waters, in mild conditions where the chance of capsizing is low, your clothing needs are fairly simple-add a layer of insulation beneath your rain gear and you... Read more

Ready to haul your kayak to the water? To do so safely, you need a roof rack or a foam block base, plus the right attachments to secure the boat down... Read more

The most important rule to follow when paddling in a group is to stick together. You must be responsible for yourself out on the water, but having other paddlers within... Read more

Wilderness lands are special places. Accordingly, they require special treatment from human visitors in order to preserve the qualities that make them so attractive... Read more

Paddling, like any other form of wilderness travel, involves certain safety risks. To ensure a safe trip, you must make sure that every paddler in your group can handle... Read more