kayaking

A skeg deployed, as it hangs down on the underside of a kayak

The kayak Skeg and Rudder Explained

So many kayaks.... As you look at different kayaks, you may notice something a bit different with each of them. Some kayak models you come...
car rack with a kayak in place. a strap is loosely wrapped around to show placement of it under the main bar

Transporting and storing your kayak

One of the realizations you may have experienced when you bought your first kayak was – OK, now how am I going to get this...

Planning a Kayak Trip

  Like most trips, whether by air or by land, most people have a destination in mind. Getting there is part of the journey. There...
a kayak paddle - two blades at the end of a five foot long shaft

Understanding the construction of a kayak paddle

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...

The Kayaker’s diary/log

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...
a kayaker who is in the water attempts to get back in with a self rescue on the back deck

The paddle float rescue

Every kayaker who spends any amount of time in their boat will at some point end up flipping over in their kayak. It’s just a...
kayaking Horicon marsh

Paddle Float Plan When Kayaking

As a paddler, one should always notify others of your intentions. A simple phone call to a loved one, or a friend can be that...

Welcome to Silent Wake Kayaking!

After several years of planning, our company is up and running. We expect to officially serve the public late April, or early May 2019 (it...