There is a lot to know about reading clouds and predicting weather, but for the layman (laypaddler?) a little knowledge can go a long way to keeping you safe and comfortable on the water. Very simply, weather is created by areas...
Tandem boats, such as canoes and 2-person kayaks, are often referred to as "bicker boats". There are two camps on this topic: the "couples that paddle together stay together" camp and the "sleep tandem, paddle solo" camp. One thing we've...
We see this all the time. Someone buys a new canoe/kayak/SUP, then chooses the least expensive paddle because there isn't anything left in the budget. Consider this: if you paddle at a leisurely stroke rate, you will be lifting the paddle over...
If you paddle, don't pick up hitchhikers! The guys we worry about in Saskatchewan are quagga and zebra mussels. These little critters can attach anywhere on your boat. Young mussels are so small they may not be visible but will feel like sandpaper on...
What is the best way to carry your canoe, kayak or SUP on top of your car?
If you use your boat the way you're meant to use it (in other words, having fun and going places) you are eventually going to ding it up a little. Here's what you need to fix it up again.
Kayaks vary a lot in price, and a lot of that has to do with construction. There are three main types of construction: composite layups, rotomolded polyethylene, and thermoform.
Contrary to popular belief, hypothermia is not the most dangerous part of being in cold water. The way you react in the first minute of immersion can mean life or death.
Learn how to tie a canoe to your car safely with straps, ropes, or foam blocks. Step-by-step instructions and videos, pro tips, and the Trucker’s Hitch knot.
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