- What are the Different Classes of Rapids? Class is Now in Session
Personally, most of my whitewater experience has been on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada. The Coliseum Rapid at high-water level (typically a Class IV) always required that my affairs be in order before trying to navigate left and avoid the Kahuna. In this post I discuss the different classes of rapids. In brief, the … - How Much Does a Kayak Weigh? We Measure 200 Kayaks to Actually Find Out.
Kayaks don’t lift themselves. No kidding, right? Because of this, you put your back on the line every time you hoist your kayak onto the roof of your vehicle. So, it’s natural, even necessary, to ask how much a kayak weighs. How much does a kayak weigh? The average kayak weighs 63.2 pounds, is 12.47 … - Are Kayakers or Rowers Better Athletes? We Let the Data Decide
Who is the better athlete, the Kayaker or the Rower? Another way to frame the question is: Which sport gets you in better shape, Kayaking or Rowing? While the debate hasn’t exactly been raging in society, it is still important to a small sub-set of rabid kayakers and rowers that both believe they are the … - How Far Can You Paddle a Kayak in a Day? We Tease the Data to Uncover the Answer
When planning a kayak adventure, it is key to get a sense for how far you can paddle a kayak in a day. Overestimate the distance and you’ll find yourself in your boat at 11:00pm at night, hoping that nothing jumps out of the shadows to eat you. Underestimate the distance and you’ll arrive at … - How to Increase Your Kayak Speed (Like if Lightning McQueen Were a Boat)
So, you have banked some time on the water and are starting to get pretty good. Now, you want to take things up a notch and learn how to increase the speed of your kayak. Alright, Lightning, let’s do it! To increase the speed of your kayak, there are several steps to take. The first, …
