Answering questions about all things related to kayaks and kayaking.
You don’t need to own a kayak to enjoy kayaking. If you’re trying to save your precious Benjamins or simply testing out a new sport, keep reading to learn how to rent a kayak with confidence. Renting a kayak isn’t rocket science but does require some forethought and common sense. Effective kayak rental comes down …
Buying your first kayak can be an intimidating experience. When you start anything new, it’s sometimes hard to even know where to begin. I’d like to help. In this article I discuss what I believe are the best kayaks for beginners. In my view, the best kayaks for beginners have solid material and build quality, …
Rivers are chock full of interesting features. Some of them are hazardous, some of them are not… really. A river eddy is a unique feature. It is characterized by currents, often circular, that flow in the opposite direction to the main direction of the river. If you can get to them, they provide a spot …
Ohio is rich in water sport assets. With many rivers, lakes and streams, including significant access to Lake Erie on its northern border, Ohio is a wonderful location to paddle a kayak. As with any endeavour, there are laws and rules to follow. Kayaking laws in Ohio are set and administered by the Ohio Department …
Are you noticing that your kayaking life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) is starting to smell like a nice ripe Muenster cheese? If so, it’s time to discuss how to clean a life jacket and PFD (personal floatation device). To clean your life jacket or PFD, simply wet it down, apply a mild detergent, …
To consider a kayak voyage at night truly manifests your commitment to the sport. If you’ve decided that a night-time paddle is the thing for you, then I’d like to help. After all, I’ve completed a few myself. (Actually, I’ve completed every single one!) To safely and effectively kayak at night, you’ll need to plan …
Yes. One personal can absolutely paddle a two-person kayak. But don’t be fooled, paddling a tandem kayak by yourself is not optimal and comes with a unique set of challenges. To paddle a two-person kayak by yourself, you need to either adjust the seat location or weight distribution of the boat, select a longer-than-typical paddle, …
As a dog owner, you love your pet and would do anything for them. Me too! You already spend a lot of time with your dog outdoors, so why not expand the experience and teach your best furry friend to be a passenger in your kayak? In this article, we discuss how to kayak with …
Purchasing your first kayak can feel like a daunting task. You’re been renting for awhile. Now it’s time to move forward. And sure, they all look kind of the same, but only in the same way that your two pet axolotls look kind of the same, as well. The purpose of this article is to …
If kayak hatches are on your mind, then you’re likely: 1) Trying to figure out how to jam more gear into your current kayak or, 2) Considering a new kayak and thinking about how much storage room you really need. In this article, I’ll discuss all things ‘kayak hatch’. I’ll go over the anatomy and …