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A boat, even if it’s a small used one, can be a big purchase. Boat ownership entails a lot of responsibility and can be expensive, as well. If…

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Whether you head out for a day across the bay or a jaunt into the wilds for a week-long adventure, paddling is one of the best outdoor activities you…

How To Get Started In The Paddlesports

Welcome to the wonderful world of paddlesports, where water whisks you away into a magical paradise and pastime you can pursue forever with family…

Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world for good reason: It’s easy to learn, fun, refreshing, awesome core…

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

Summer is here and now is the best time to enjoy a whitewater adventure with friends and family. Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and…

6 Tips To Make Family Paddling More Fun

Getting your kids into the paddle sports is all about keeping the fun quotient high and the hassle factor low. Our water sport expert shares his…

How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need many technical skills to go paddling because today's craft are more stable than ever. The hardest part is…

Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

“I Spy”: (“I spy something green, something wet, etc.”) – perhaps make a rule that it can only be something people…

Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today

Note: The following was adapted from Outdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids, By Eugene Buchanan, which is available on the author’s website. It…

6 Affordable Kayaks for Beginners

If you're interested in buying a kayak for the first time, you probably don't want to spend a whole lot of money right off that bat—not until…

Springtime Paddling: 8 Idyllic Destinations for Kayaking

When spring weather arrives, paddlers across many parts of the United States rejoice. As the colder parts of the country begin to thaw out and the…

Essential Gear for Cold-Weather Canoeing

If you enjoy canoeing in cold weather months, preparation is key to doing so safely. The most crucial considerations are staying warm, staying dry,…

6 Best Waterproof Backpacks for Kayaking

When you head out on the water, you need to protect your gear (or your lunch) from getting wet. As most paddlers know, this is what dry bags are for.…