Paddle Boats


Contributing Articles in Paddle Boats

 		Rigging an Anchor for a Fishing Kayak
An anchor is an essential fishing kayak accessory even though it's not a boating safety accessory like a PFD (Personal Flotation Device). Learn how to rig an anchor.
An Ethical Code for Kayakers
Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.
Anatomy of a Sea Kayak
Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.
Kayaking Interview - John Kimantas
John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling.
An Interview with John Kimantas
Share the experiences of John Kimantas, author of the Wild Coast series of paddling guidebooks for British Columbia, on paddle trips to the shores of Vancouver Island
John Kimantas' The Wild Coast 3
John Kimantas' kayaking, hiking, and recreation guide for British Columbia's South Coast and East Vancouver Island.
Paddling Vancouver Island's Coast
Using his knowledge of the E Vancouver Is and S British Columbia coasts, John Kimantas has created a terrific resource for paddlers interested in traveling these shores.
Parts of a Canoe Paddle
Learning about proper terminology, sizing and styles of paddles available will make paddle selection decisions for canoeists easier.
Anatomy of a Canoe
A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts and terms used with canoes. A good starting point for learning more about the craft.
Make Your Canoe Easier to Rescue
Adding painter lines, end loops, and extra flotation will make your canoe easier to retrieve in the event of a capsize or spill.
Paddlers Safety Checklist
Here is an outline of actions and items that should be part of your next safe paddling trip compiled by the American Canoe Association and United States Coast Guard
Lake Champlain First Navigators
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum kicks off the celebration of Samuel de Champlain's explorations in 1609 with construction of a traditional birch bark canoe.
Low-Head Dam Hydraulics and Safety
Low-head dams are a particularly dangerous river feature that padders need to avoid. Hydraulic currents caused by these structures are perilous to boaters and swimmers.
Paddling Risk Management
Boating accidents are the final product of multiple factors contributing to the final event. Risk management looks to break the chain of events.
Throw Rope Bag
A throw rope bag is an important water rescue device that can put a line quickly on a person in the water or to unpin a boat.
Defensive Swimming in Swift Water
Knowing basic defensive swimming skills will help reduce injury and improve boater safety when paddlers are inadvertently swept into swift water.
Canoe & Kayak River Trip Planning
Good planning can make your next river trip more enjoyable and safer for everyone connected to it.
The Compleat Kayaker's Gear List
Training and good gear can make all the difference in having a safe and enjoyable kayaking trip. Get your gear on at Suite101.
Reading the River
Learning to read the water is a valuable skill for boaters running fast moving rivers and waterways. Here are some commonly seen water hazards that boaters should learn.
The Hiawatha Paddling Festival
Take time in September to visit the Les Cheneaux Island Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and enjoy paddling in Lake Huron.
Paddle Sports in South Carolina
Take time to visit South Carolina and enjoy what many think is the best place on earth for paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking.
Captain John Smith Historic Trail
Retrace Capt John Smith's voyages of Chesapeake Bay. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Jamestown by paddling the new Captain John Smith National Historic Trail
Gifts for Kayakers and Canoeists
A few gift ideas for the kayak or canoe paddler in your life. These are kayak and canoe gifts suitable for many occasions.
Power Boats and Kayaks
As boaters, we share the water with other types of operators. Powerboats and kayaks share the same areas and need to know more about each other.
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