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| by Adrian Meissner With good technique and a little practice, regardless of size or strength, most people can perform a canoe over canoe rescue and help an unfortunate paddler back into their boat. The following rescue technique is almost always preferable to dragging a boat full of water to shore. |
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| Whenever you're getting ready to go paddling, there's a handful of things you can do and bring to make your trip safer and more fun. This is a simple checklist that every experienced kayaker runs through every time they go paddling. |
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Message Board of the Week |
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| I decided to leak test my dry bags. I weighted the bags with a small dumbbell, sealed the tops and kept the roll-top above water line, and then placed them into a bucket of water for 10 mins. I was disheartened by the results. |
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| Home of the Great Lakes and a plethora of other lakes, rivers, and scenery, there are plenty of waters and destinations to seek out for a kayaking, canoeing, or paddling trip in Michigan. |
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| Advanced Elements | | We bought ours used in April 2020 and used it a bunch over the summer and into the fall. We live in Michigan where there are many small lakes and… |
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| | Sawyer Paddles and Oars | | This is a fabulous paddle. Easy on the shoulders and wrists for miles. Catches well, releases well. Especially great stern paddle as it aligns… | |
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| | CaliCase | | This case is a lifesaver. Your phone is an extension of you and this phone case is so handy because it floats. I used a waterproof case in the past… | |
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| Portable kayaks represent some of the greatest innovations in kayak technology. Portable kayaks have made kayaking accessible to many of us who, otherwise, simply couldn't store or transport a kayak. Check out our guide to buying a portable kayak! |
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| All 2022 Sweepstakes winners have been contacted and will be posted on the Sweepstakes Winners page. |
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