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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 the lake can range from deep blue, to turquoise to indigo to bright green.... (Continue reading...)
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 visits, a lost dog, forest fires and of course paddling in my inflatable... (Continue reading...)
New Inflatable Kayak Comparison Charts
You may have noticed in the category bar near the top of this website we have an inflatable kayak comparison chart as well as an inflatable canoe comparison chart. We have decided to add to these to hopefully make them more useful and organized for everyone to take advantage of. Changes to the Existing Comparison Charts We have divided the inflatable kayak comparison chart into two separate pages… one for solo inflatable kayak... (Continue reading...)
New Inflatable Kayak Reviews for 2010
We have done a number of new reviews for inflatable kayaks this year… some of them brand new models that have hit the market. Each of them has their own unique features as well as pros and cons. Lucky for us, inflatable kayak companies are always working on improving the design, function and quality of their boats. It is always exciting to see what innovative ideas they come up with. New Inflatable Kayak Reviews Click... (Continue reading...)
Kayaking Lake Chelan with the Ogopogo
I spent a few days with my mom last week in Chelan, Washington with my inflatable kayak. For those of you who are not familiar with the area, Chelan is a small town of close to 4000 people in the Cascade Mountains in Washington bordering on a gorgeous 50 mile lake called Lake Chelan. Before this trip I had only spent one night in Chelan (last month) on my way to Seattle and Oregon. I thought it was stunning and decided... (Continue reading...)
Spring Paddling in my Inflatable Kayak
Finally the weather has cleared and my inflatable kayak got some paddle time this past weekend! We had a very mild winter but any real sunshine and warmth had been eluding us this spring here in the Okanagan. The last month has been nothing but wet and unusually windy. After taking a road trip down South and hoping to spend my days kayaking, I was instead bombarded with more rain and extreme winds… ugh. However this... (Continue reading...)
Inflatable Rafts are So Much Fun
We have now added an inflatable raft section to our quickly growing website. I have decided not to do actual reviews on the rafts because to be honest my passion will always be kayaks and I don’t feel I have the knowledge or expertise to offer on inflatable rafts. However as an avid promoter of fun recreational outdoor activities, inflatable rafting does not sit too far from the top of my list. It doesn’t... (Continue reading...)
Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks New for 2010
It is always exciting to see who comes out with new inflatable kayak models for the New Year. This year it seems that Advanced Elements has topped the list with two brand new models to add to their popular fleet of inflatable kayaks. These two models are quite different from each other but each has their place within the inflatable kayak world and will likely be very appealing to many people. Below are the two new additions... (Continue reading...)
Sea Eagle Kayak Comparisons
Sea Eagle kayaks are some of the most popular inflatable kayaks on the market. They are not the top of the line but they do offer more versatility and features than most others in their price range. It is no secret that I am a big fan of Sea Eagle kayaks, in particular their Explorer kayaks. My favorite model is the Sea Eagle 380X. I found that this inflatable kayak meets almost all of my needs: Tandem kayak that can... (Continue reading...)
Aire Kayaks versus NRS Kayaks
If you are looking for a whitewater inflatable kayak you have likely come across two major brand names… Aire Kayaks and NRS kayaks. At first glance it may be a little difficult to see too many differences between these two manufacturers. Both are extremely popular, both have been around for quite some time – however both are not created equal. A little bit about Aire Kayaks Aire Kayaks are known to be the leaders... (Continue reading...)
