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Kayaking Safety Protocol

I live close to Okanagan Lake which is 135 km long, 4-5 km wide and has a surface area of 351 km. This lake is extremely popular in the summer months with locals and tons of tourists. It is FULL of speed boats, sail boats, kayakers, wakeboarders, water skiers, etc. Although I prefer a less populated and noisy waterway, I do kayak this lake often as... (Read more....)

Kayaking Kalamalka Lake in my FastTrack

I had the very enjoyable experience yesterday of kayaking down Kalamalka Lake in my new Sea Eagle FastTrack. Kalamalka Lake or Kal Lake for short is just over 21 km in length and is found about 4 km south of Vernon in the Central Okanagan in BC. What makes Kal Lake special is the colors. This lake is just stunning and depending on the time of year... (Read more....)

Proper Use and Care of a Skeg

It is important to understand how to properly attach and use a removable skeg on an inflatable kayak so that you get the best performance possible. Sometimes if the kayak only has a small skeg it will be permanently attached.  However other models have a large removable skeg that provides for good tracking and speed. There are two things that are important in... (Read more....)

Family, Dogs, Fires and Kayaking – Summer Begins

I love the summer. I feel very lucky to live in a place where I get to experience all of the seasons and I enjoy every one of them. I am especially fond of the summer months however as there is just no better feeling than a hot summer day. So far my start to this beautiful season has been fairly eventful. My first few weeks of summer included family... (Read more....)

Paddling Gear – Where to Go & What to Get

If you have a kayak or a canoe you may want to suit up with proper paddling gear. Over the course of several years of buying different kayaking equipment and apparel I have narrowed down my shopping to a few favorite online stores as well as a few favorite apparel items and accessories that I don’t like to be without. Where to Shop Except for the... (Read more....)

Lightest Inflatable Kayaks

Are you looking for the lightest inflatable kayaks? A lightweight inflatable kayak can be absolutely ideal for those looking to travel. It can also be perfect for a person who will be carrying and transporting the kayak by themselves. Many inflatable kayak companies are using new types of materials that allow for rugged construction as well as the... (Read more....)

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