Since spring marks the start of the paddling season for many people, this means it’s also easy to make avoidable mistakes when venturing out. Knowing how to avoid these early-season mistakes will help keep you safe, comfortable, and happy while on the water in this spring.

The difficulty in selecting a touring kayak is narrowing it down to just one. You need to be careful when selecting a touring kayak that suits your size, planned distances, water types, and experience. You can easily find yourself looking at boats 12'-18', but the right touring boat for you will be different if you are looking for a multi-hour day trip versus a week-long sea kayaking expedition.

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