Month: February 2019

a rose compass is used on navigation charts to show alignment of the map to the direction of north.

Planning a Kayak Trip

02/27/2019
  Like most trips, whether by air or by land, most people have a destination in mind. Getting there is part of the journey. There...
Kayak resources / planning a kayak trip / Uncategorized
a kayak paddle - two blades at the end of a five foot long shaft

Understanding the construction of a kayak paddle

02/19/2019
The paddle is one of the more important items you will use while kayaking. An essential piece of equipment for propelling your kayak through the...
paddle design / Uncategorized
an opened book with a pen on top

The Kayaker’s diary/log

02/12/2019
A paddler’s ‘diary’ or ‘log’ book is a means in which one can keep track of your adventures on the water. It is a written...
paddle diary and log / Uncategorized
a group is near their sea kayaks on the sand, before the paddle on Lake Michigan

Three classifications of kayaks – and where they belong

02/06/2019
There are three main types of kayak classifications. White Water, Recreational, and Sea kayaks. Within these classifications, there are sub classifications and variations of each...
kayak classifications / Uncategorized