Tips & Advice
Below find informative kayaking tips and advice.
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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 it is so close to where I live. This summer Lake Okanagan has proved... (Continue reading...)
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...)
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 order for your skeg to work properly: The skeg needs... (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...)
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 odd time that I might find a really good sale in a kayak shop in my... (Continue reading...)
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 convenience of a very lightweight boat. Listed below are the 6 lightest... (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...)
Popular Inflatable Canoe Comparisons
An inflatable canoe is a very popular addition to many people’s summer fun. They are a great option for those who go camping, RV’ing, fishing and want the convenience of easy storage and easy transportation. Also they tend to cost less than a regular canoe. Two Inflatable Canoe Winners Over the course of the last year we have noticed two inflatable canoe models that consistently stand out in popularity. They are: (click... (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...)
Why Choose an Inflatable Kayak
I do believe that more and more people are choosing to purchase an inflatable kayak as I did as opposed to a rigid kayak. However we are still a fairly small community and although most people are very curious to know more about inflatable kayaks I still get some funny looks from those avid hard-shell kayaking people. That’s okay, as many of us know there are some really great reasons for choosing an inflatable kayak. Some... (Continue reading...)
