The best sea kayak compass that you’ve never heard of.
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The Final Answer on Feather Angle
This article was first published in Paddling Magazine Issue 58.
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DIY: Applying a Kayak Keel Strip
Adding a keel strip is a great way to beef up an aging kayak or prepare a new boat for an ambitious trip. Don’t be afraid to tackle this project at home. The results are well worth the effort.
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Initial shakedown on a desert river trip.
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The T-rescue is one of the fastest and most effective methods for helping a paddler recover after a capsize. By focusing on a few specific points, a T-rescue can be executed safely and easily, even on heavily loaded boats.
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A version of this article was first published in Paddling Magazine Issue 57. Continue reading “Sea Kayaks: The Real Problem with Rudders”
The Problem with Paddlesports
And a potential solution… Continue reading “The Problem with Paddlesports”
Gear Review: Astral Rassler Water Boots
I’ve had a pair of Rasslers since they were introduced in 2013. They’re my favorite all-terrain, wet and dry hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and fly fishing boots.
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Adventures big and small… Continue reading “Everyday Adventures”
80 Percent Kit
A little planning goes a long way…
Clothes for the Road
What to wear when you’re living in a tiny house on the road chasing outdoor adventures. Continue reading “Clothes for the Road”
Sea Kayaks: There is No Such Thing as Secondary Stability
Tippy kayaks are tippy. Stable kayaks are stable. Seriously.
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How to Put on a Kayak Hatch Cover
A couple weeks ago I helped somebody put a rubber hatch cover on a Perception kayak and remembered that we did this video a few years back when I worked for Pyranha. Good technique for any tight fitting oval kayak hatch.
Pic River Beatdown
The other day I was flipping through old photos and came across a picture of my friend Dana standing on the beach with a couple of Nordkapps, watching the surf. The beach is at the mouth of the Pic River on the Canadian shore of Lake Superior. The surf had just given me an epic beatdown.
Rock Island Rendezvous
Gel Coat Repair for Mortals
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