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Rigging an Anchor for a Fishing Kayak
By:
Kelly Smith
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. more...
By:
Alan Sorum
Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics. more...
By:
Alan Sorum
Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak. more...
Kayaking Interview - John Kimantas
By:
Alan Sorum
John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling. more...
An Interview with John Kimantas
By:
Alan Sorum
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 more...
John Kimantas' The Wild Coast 3
By:
Alan Sorum
John Kimantas' kayaking, hiking, and recreation guide for British Columbia's South Coast and East Vancouver Island. more...
Paddling Vancouver Island's Coast
By:
Alan Sorum
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. more...
By:
Alan Sorum
Learning about proper terminology, sizing and styles of paddles available will make paddle selection decisions for canoeists easier. more...
By:
Alan Sorum
A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts and terms used with canoes. A good starting point for learning more about the craft. more...
Make Your Canoe Easier to Rescue
By:
Alan Sorum
Adding painter lines, end loops, and extra flotation will make your canoe easier to retrieve in the event of a capsize or spill. more...
By:
Alan Sorum
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 more...
Lake Champlain First Navigators
By:
Alan Sorum
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. more...
Low-Head Dam Hydraulics and Safety
By:
Alan Sorum
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. more...
By:
Alan Sorum
Boating accidents are the final product of multiple factors contributing to the final event. Risk management looks to break the chain of events. more...
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