Techniques & Safety
I got the chance to play in some rough conditions out on Long Island near Democrat Point (NY), along…
Sometimes you want to go backwards; maybe because you've explored a narrow creek that's so narrow you…
Running white water contains inherent risks, and every boater should learn to practice proper safety and…
Previously, I wrote about some perceived fears of first time wilderness canoeists. This time, I wanted…
I strongly believe that pool sessions are excellent at practicing skills and learning new skills in a…
SUP yoga is exploding in popularity because anyone can do it, it's challenging, and it takes complete…
A chart is not a map. A map just shows you how to get from point A to point B through roads. A nautical…
Lifting and carrying anything 16 feet long is always going to pose some problems. With that said, canoes…
So when we're working towards the ultimate self-rescue, the re-enter and roll, we can use a paddle float…
If you've been whitewater paddling for any length of time, then there's a good chance that you'll have…
Robert Stehlik describes how to stand the right way on a stand up paddle board while surfing a…
I turned 76 in September. No matter, I continue to think—and largely feel—like I’m 29…well, maybe 30. …
"One of the reasons there are so many terms for conditions of ice is that the mariners observing it were…
Tandem kayaks, or doubles, are a great way for two people to get on the water together and a fantastic…
The ax-blazed spruce that juts from the riverbank indicates we have arrived at the portage. A 2-mile…
In this video, Darren Bush talks about what he did to get his black lab happy and comfortable in a…
I hope this never happens to you, but there may come a time when you have a paddler in the water that is…
In this video, Jimmy Blakeney looks at a few key stances, as well as tips for staying balanced while…
One of the great things about kayak fishing is that almost anybody can do it. But you need to…
This is Jodelle Fitzwater with Bic SUP and we're ready for part two of our core workout. [Watch part one…
Watch this video that demonstrates the usefulness of learning the balance brace. This brace is an…
Whitewater is rated on a scale of increasing difficulty from Class 1 to Class 6. This classification…
Watch this short video that examines a valuable and easy technique to make paddling your SUP smoother…