Paddling.net News and Features

Product Review: Arctic Hawk by CLC (kit)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

I really like this kayaks performance. A twenty mile paddle outing goes by in a flash. It's fun in all conditions, surfed good, rolls exceptional. I got to show it to Mark Rogers (the designer) at Inland Seas Society Symposium last June and he was impressed with my work.

Video Clip: Sea Kayak Self Rescue - The Ladder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

The Ladder self rescue in a sea kayak in swells. From the DVD Sea Kayak Safety available in the Paddling.net store.

How many kinds of kayaks are there anyway?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

So you�re at a picnic and you hear the word kayak. You go over to the small crowd and join in on the conversation and you find out you had no idea about how many kinds of kayaks and kayakers there are.

Couple in Sebastian while kayaking from Maine to Key West

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Two kayakers paddling from Maine to Key West stopped Tuesday in Indian River County,FL before finishing the last leg of their journey.

Feature Trip: Baja's Sea of Cortez Islands (Mexico)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

The towering volcanic escarpments of the Sierra Giganta Mountains rising out of the sea create your backdrop. Red-hued desert colors, azure blue water and magical landforms give this area great aesthetic and photographic appeal. Paddling a sea kayak in these waters offers exceptional opportunities for viewing dolphins, sea lions, fin and blue whales in their natural habitat.

Hot Deal: Extrasport Sturgeon Fishing PFD

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500

The Extrasport Sturgeon PFD is a modern, innovative fisherman's life jacket. Lots of cool features for the angler in search of the big catch. $96 from NRS; you save 20%

A Few New Things

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Tom Watson is always on the lookout for new gear, new "toys" to bring along to enhance those activities that are tied into his paddling enjoyment. Here are a few on his list...

Latest Bubblestreet Cartoon from Paul Mason

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Store Special: FREE Shipping on Orders over $50

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Enjoy free shipping on orders over $50 from the Paddling.net Store. Jewelry, DVD's, T-shirts, Gear and More!

Back-Up Recovery (Roll-Aid)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

If your roll doesn't work and you find yourself in a situation where you really don't want to wet exit out of your kayak the "Back-Up" gives you a chance to right yourself while staying in your kayak.

Trip Report: Everglades National Park (FL)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

First night at Sunday bay chickee; beautiful spot - full moon and a big shark in the early AM. Awoke early and paddled about 4 hours to Sweetwater bay chickee.

Store Feature: Kayak Fishing Ultimate Guide DVD

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Following experts Scott Null and Joel McBride through all the basics, this DVD will give the new kayak angler a solid foundation of skills and concepts, and allow a safe and comfortable entry into the sport.

Three Quick Breads Anyone Can Bake

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever met a paddler who didn't say "Yes, please!" when offered a baked treat? Tamia hasn't, and this week she's whipping up some goodies that are sure to make you the most popular member of the group when you break for lunch on the water. These tasty and filling treats travel well, too. So there's not a moment to be lost. Check out "Three Quick Breads Anyone Can Bake." And don't worry if you're not an experienced cook: It's alimentary!

Greenways help float 'blueway'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

The development of the Coldwater River as a recreational "blueway" was an idea floated by DeSoto County (MS) Greenways director Larry Jarrett in the spring, but thanks to the small and dedicated core of volunteers that make up the committee, it's quickly moving toward becoming a reality.

Gear Spotlight: Bent Shaft Paddles

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

These Ultra-light bent-shaft paddles are all individually hand-crafted with a unique combination of strength, lightness and beauty by Whiskeyjack paddles.

Archived Article: The Perfect Boat and the "If Only�" Trap

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Whether we own just one boat, or a fleet of twenty, there's always another boat we don't yet have that we want. And sooner or later we'll look at a map or a river or a choppy bay and sigh, "If only I had that boat�"

A Muddy Path Less Traveled

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

I naively had agreed to follow Fil "Fishman" Spencer and Mario Flores into this muddy adventure. We paddled about three-quarters of a mile upstream from our launch site, one of two put-in spots alongside the Joe Fulton Corridor.

Birchbark canoe project afloat at Fort Erie high school (ON)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Using centuries-old techniques, Marcel Labelle is constructing a traditional birch bark canoe at the Tait Ave. school. Living in a trailer on site, the Matawa resident expects to have the 36-kg canoe finished in the next six to eight weeks.

Stolen kayak medals found on Saskatoon shrub

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Kia Byers� disposition is as sunny as her surroundings thanks to some exciting news she received earlier this week. She was informed Monday that her medals from the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2009 world canoe and kayak championships had been found hanging on a shrub near a river in Saskatoon. The medals had been stolen from her vehicle one week earlier.

Product Review: Hatteras by Impex Kayaks

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Thoughts for the Hatteras run close to my ideal for a rough water sea kayak. Mindful design and build result in a boat that is a pleasure to paddle. Maneuverability and quickness are essential. Predictable handling in waves and strong winds is reassuring. Increased comfort and a drier ride add to the package.