Basics
Technically speaking, Webster's defines "Body English" as: the bodily motions made in a usually…
By Wayne Spivak, National Press Corps, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary You ever hear that old…
Part of the planning of a paddling trip entails knowing what to expect on your trip. This is not so…
By Tom Watson Since paddling season is still with us for a while, here is an assortment of…
For many people, paddling is all about the quiet, stress-free calm that comes with heading out alone and…
You are planning to canoe a Canadian river that has many challenging rapids. Weeks before the wheels…
Earlier this year, a manufacturer of high-end composite canoes sponsored a weekend paddle down a local…
Most white water paddlers don't think much of flat-water canoeing. After all, what could be attractive…
I've had some pretty toasty discussions regarding the proper paddle length for sea kayaks. Some suggest…
I am a fan of the feathered paddle, because I find it more efficient for my paddling style. I first…
Yet another factor in choosing a paddle is whether you want a one-piece or a paddle that breaks down – a…
One of the greatest things about kayaking is that pretty much anybody can hop in and do it. But you need…
Whichever kayak you use, it should fit you. And fitting it out is a matter of adjusting, first, the foot…
Edging is one of these things that we do all the time whenever we're paddling. We use it all the time.…
Kayak outfitting has become more and more comfortable. So comfortable in fact, that it often promotes…
Wet exit only applies to those who are paddling in touring or sea kayaks, because if you flip a paddling…
One of the greatest challenges for the solo paddler is paddling in a straight line. And, of course,…
When paddling solo you can move backward in a straight line by using a combination of back strokes and…
While down sizing the books in my den, I came across one of my many logbooks. I opened it up and began…
Moving backwards in a solo canoe is one of the more challenging things to do. You can't easily see where…
Before we talk about how to hold the paddle, let's take a quick look at the parts of the paddle. The…
To start your kayak turning, you want to use an initiation stroke, and that stroke requires your body to…
Getting into and out of your kayak can be really easy if you have a good spot to launch and land. The…
Canoes come ready to be paddled, but with a few additions we can make our lives a little bit easier and…