The magic of kayaking is that rather than being a single water sport, there are kayaks optimized for (almost) every kind of waterway and every sort of aquatic interest. There are kayaks built to ply ...

Choosing from the wide range of kayaks for beginners can feel overwhelming. It is easy to run over to the local sporting goods store or hop online to find the cheapest options. But the cheapest kayak ...

Don’t let the hum of an engine scare your prized catch away. In a kayak, you’re only as loud as the splash of your paddle and the run of the hull on the water—and nearly any calm body of water is ...

Recreational kayaks easily make up the largest segment of the paddlesports industry. What exactly is a recreational kayak? They are generally shorter, wider kayaks that focus on stability and comfort ...

Kayak fishing is not only a great way to get back in touch with nature, but a great way to protect the environment and save a few dollars in fuel costs along the way. To get "off the beach" by ...

There’s no better way to spend time outside with your friends and family, or even by yourself, than taking out a kayak for a camping trip to your favorite river or lake. Camping by kayak is an ...

Kayaks are fantastic to play with on the water… And just as big a hassle to deal with off of the water. A rigid, 16-foot hardshell boat that rips through open water so efficiently that it makes you ...

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