Techniques & Safety

Narrator: This is Sterling. Sterling is a stand-up paddling enthusiast. Sterling shuns technology in…

By general definition, a visual distress signal can be anything that draws attention to your location in…

Although most stand up paddlers will stick to flat water lakes and rivers, the sport actually originated…

Video courtesy of the USCG - Make sure to paddle within your limits and to have fun!

As paddlers, it's very important for us to be able to communicate with one another when we're out in…

In case you needed to know how to NOT launch a kayak, this is a perfect example.. Warning: Near the end…

Always use precaution when paddling or doing any water sports. Kai Lenny repeats the importance of water…

I had the unfortunate job the other day to inform listeners on Canada’s National Radio how a paddler was…

To get the best performance from the boat, we need certain things to be in place, and these foundations…

Hi. This is Mitch with Coastal Kayak in Fenwick Island, Delaware and today I’m going to demonstrate to…

What do you do if your canoe trip begins or ends with a long open water crossing? You can paddle the big…

Well, on a canoe trip, when your canoe is loaded with all the gear, it is about as maneuverable as a…

A: Set up by holding the paddle on the left side of the boat with the paddle extended forward. Place…

Ready to work that core like never before? This is Jodelle Fitzwater with Bic SUP and this segment is…

In my opinion, the wet exit is the important overlooked skill in kayaking because it can really help…

One of our all-time favorite strokes is the anti-capsize stroke (pretty important!); a stroke and a…

If you're like me, you've heard that stretching is good for you-- that it reduces stiffness and helps to…

I've been asked a lot of questions on a video I've done a while ago that was on the basics of kayak…

Let's discuss how to improve your chances of making it through rapid standing up on your paddle board.…

Kayaking is one of the best sports for fitness purposes and is becoming a popular fitness tool. It…

Kyla, my 10-year-old, took position in the stern on our last canoe trip. Her friend, who tagged along,…

Tom Watson reviews some of the changes that are in store for defining “Life Jackets” and “PFDs”? It’s…