Tag: Kayaking

Kayaking As A Couple: How To Have a Romantic And Safe Paddling Date

7/27/2024 - By Tom Gaffey. Paddling in a kayak, canoe, or on a SUP board is an activity many people enjoy without company. But paddling with a partner is always a good idea. It’s safer, easier, and it can even be romantic with the right company. If you are interested in bringing… SEE MORE

How to Dress for Kayaking

7/16/2023 - By paddling.com. Warm Weather & Water If you live in a hot part of the world that has warm water, dressing for kayaking is simple. Your biggest challenge will be staying cool, hydrated, and protected from the sun, and this should be something that you're used to doing. The most… SEE MORE

An eco-tour of the waters surrounding Lido Key on kayaks, with the tour guide standing and spotting dolphins and manatees that live in the Sarasota Bay by Wikkicommons

Paddling: What Happens If I Flip?

6/24/2023 - By Paul Kuthe. Paddlers often say that we're all "between swims." Flipping is always a possibility, and if you end up in the water paddlers call that swimming. There are many ways to get back in a kayak. With practice, you can do some of these on your own, and… SEE MORE

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When Cities Meet The Water: America’s Top Urban Paddling Destinations

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5/9/2023 - By paddling.com. For most paddling lovers, a dream home would involve a backyard looking over a beautiful body of water with a nice private dock for launching a kayak, canoe, or SUP board. Unfortunately, this is not a feasible reality for most people, paddling lovers or not. In fact, many… SEE MORE

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying the Right Gear for Kayak Fishing

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4/12/2023 - By Dan Martin, Kayak fishing is a popular outdoor activity. It combines the joys of fishing with the excitement of kayaking. It's a great way to explore the waterways and catch some fish. Aside from that, it's crucial to have the right gear to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.… SEE MORE

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Kayak Fishing: How To Get Started

12/8/2022 - By farmersalmanac.com Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in America—and for good reason. It is an affordable, adaptable, and at times a straight-up sublime way to spend time on the water. The best part: getting started is easy! For your first kayak, you don’t need anything fancy… SEE MORE

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Best Boat Launches for Kayak Fishing in Baltimore

8/26/2022 - By David Rudow. Striped Bass, snakeheads, blue cats, and perch, oh my! The Patapsco’s waters in the shadow of Baltimore provide a ton of potential to score and score big, when you set out from these metro-angling hotspots. Ferry Bar Park - Ferry Bar Park is located in southern Baltimore, just… SEE MORE

Who Do You Call When Your Kayak Sinks?

8/26/2022 - By Jeff Moag. Treading Water three miles off shore is no place for a wrong number. Christian Nelson didn’t know the trouble he was in. He was three miles out from Gulf Shores Alabama when the kayak he was trolling from developed a 9-inch crack between the scupper holes. He… SEE MORE

Paddlers Seek to Break Guinness World Record

8/16/2022 - By Paddling Magazine Staff. The "Paddle for the Bay" event hopes to recruit enough canoes and kayaks to break the current record of a continuous parade, and fundraise an environmental effort for Barnegat Bay while doing so. Paddler Sandy Rinderer has a unique idea for an environmental effort — take… SEE MORE

Paddle Safe Week is July 23-29

7/20/2022 - By Washington State Park Boating Program Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation declaring the week of July 23-29 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week. In partnership with the Washington State Parks Boating Program, Paddle Safe Week will lead a statewide effort to create a culture of safety… SEE MORE