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Everything you wanted to know about kayaks. How-to guides, kayak maintenance and general questions and answers based around all things kayaking.

How To Lift And Carry A Kayak (Pro Tips to Avoid Injury!)

Paddleboard vs Kayak: Is One Better Than The Other?

Canoe vs Kayak – The BIG Showdown

How To Transport A Kayak Without A Roof Rack (Tie Down WITHOUT Damaging Your Car!)

Fun Kayak And Canoe Games

Kayaking With Alligators – How to Avoid OR Paddle With Them and STAY SAFE

How To Paint A Kayak

Kayaking At Night – Safety, Laws & What Gear You Need

Winter Kayaking Tips – Stay Warm, Dry & Safe On Cold Paddling Days

Kayak Wind Speed: What Is Safe And Dangerous?

Kayak Fishing For Catfish (Top Tips for Catfish Angling From Your Yak)

Kayak Outriggers “Do It Yourself” at Home Guide

How To Go Kayaking With Your Dog – Top Tips for Safe Fun!

Inflatable Kayak vs Hardshell Comparison – Battle of the Kayaks!

Kayak Paddle Drip Rings – Do They Work?

Sleeping On A Kayak Or Canoe Trip – Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep

What To Bring Kayaking – Gear Checklist For Beginners

Kayaking Safety Rules & Regulations For A Better Paddling Experience

What Size Kayak Do I Need? Length to Paddler Height Explained

Kayak Camping Checklist (and how you should pack it)!

Benefits Of Kayaking – Why Paddling Is So GOOD For YOU!

Guide To Kayak Hull Designs

Kayak Hatch Kits Explained

Should I Add A Skid Plate To My Kayak Or Canoe?

What Are Strainers On A River?

What Is An Eddy In A River?

Kayaking Near Me – Interactive Location Map

Recreational Kayaks vs Touring Kayaks – What’s The Difference?

Guide To The Classification Of Rapids

Can I Paddle A Kayak Or Canoe While Pregnant?

Kayak Wax – How To Clean And Protect Your Hull

Kayak Crabbing – What You Need To Know

Kayak Fishing Tips For Beginner And Experienced Anglers

Guide To Kayaking Apps

Adding A Skeg To A Kayak? – Our Full Guide

Oil Canning In Plastic Kayaks – What Is It And How To Fix

What Are Scupper Plugs?

Spar Marine Varnish vs Spar Urethane For Paddles, Canoes And Small Boats

Kayak Bulkheads – What Are They And How Do They Work?

Can A Kayak Sink, Or Do They Always Float?

Gorilla, Duct or Flex Tape – Which Is Best Underwater?

How Fast Do Rivers Flow – CFS Explained

How Long Does It Take To Kayak A Mile?

Can I Get A DUI On A Kayak?

Guide To Buying Used Kayaks

How Much Does A Kayak Weigh? (Not Too Heavy I Hope!)

Strokes and Techniques

Learn how to paddle a kayak. Strokes and techniques explained in detail for beginners and more advanced kayakers.

The Stern Rudder Technique Explained

How To Get Into A Kayak With Bad (Or Stiff) Knees And Start Kayaking

How To Get In And Out Of A Kayak

How To Paddle A Kayak – Strokes & Techniques Explained

How To Roll A Kayak (the right way!)

Oar vs Paddle: The Differences Between Rowing And Paddling

Kayaking Upstream – How To Guide

How To Get Back In A Kayak After It’s Flipped Over

What Should You Do If Approaching A Low-Head Dam In A Kayak (or Canoe)?