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Rudder Or Skeg For Your Sea Kayak

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Which is better—rudders, skegs or nothing at all? It’s a popular shore-side debate within the kayaking community, and these hardware options are often a source…

High-Angle vs. Low-Angle Kayak Paddling Style

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When chatting with people looking to get into paddling, one of the common surprises we find is that people are unaware of the different paddling…

Five Common Mistakes When Buying SUP Gear

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BUYING FROM A BIG BOX STORE Earlier this year, I was shopping for home supplies when I came face-to-face with a paddleboard display outside of…

Video Review: The Sisu by Current Designs

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The original concept for the Sisu was born from the traditional ethos that any kayak was not complete with the paddler. Cockpit fit and overall…

Video: Bass By Kayak Episode 5

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I write for Trail Runner Magazine every so often as ‘Trail Muse’. I think my way around a particular piece of trail, narrating my world…

Video Review: Point 65 Kayaks Whisky 16

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The Whisky 65 16 3L was redesigned to give confidence to paddlers of all skill levels. Construction The hull was designed to maximize control while…

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Buying A Sea Kayak

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Purchasing a new kayak can be a fun but overwhelming experience. Before I bought my first sea kayak, I looked to more experienced paddlers. I…

Emerging Trends In Sea Kayaking

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FIONA HOUGH INSTRUCTOR TRAINER & GUIDE, BRITISH COLUMBIA “I think we’ll continue to see a movement towards more technical paddling skill development versus traditional journeying…

Six Accessories Every Standup Paddleboarder Needs

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GPS device Have you ever been curious how far you’ve gone, how fast your average or top speed was and how long you’ve paddled? Stop…

Standup Paddleboarding Trends

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Since exploding in popularity a decade ago, paddleboarding continues to be the wunderkind of the paddlesports world. More than three million Americans paddleboarded last year,…

Opinion: Mountains Are The Future Of Sea Kayaking

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Whenever I stop for gas with a sea kayak on my car, I get the same questions. “Is sea kayaking relaxing? Is it scary? Can…

Benefits Of Weekend Sea Kayaking Trips

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I recently had the rare experience of getting away for a solo kayaking trip. Rare because responsible and gainfully employed fathers of young children do…

Why You Need To Paddle In The Morning

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Every morning, along your local shoreline, some brave soul is pioneering the day. Cooking up miles for breakfast is a powerful way to start the…

Learn How To Win A SUP Race

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At my last SUP race, I stormed off the finish line and threw my paddle on the ground. “How’d it go?” my wife asked. “Terrible,” I…

Video: Kayaking Australia To Tasmania

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Bass by Kayak is a six-part documentary series filmed and produced by expedition sea kayaker Beau Miles. Beau, who hails from the Australia is something…