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Friday, September 05, 2008

Kayak Paddle Blades
By Stacy @ 10:04 AM :: 768 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Technique, Accessories

Different kayak paddle blades will have different effects on the control you have over your kayak.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Canoe Camping For First Timers
By Stacy @ 1:50 PM :: 793 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Technique, Safety, Accessories

Canoe camping is my preferred way to camp. It's peaceful and quiet and an awesome way to get away from it all but if you've never tried it, then you need to know what to expect.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Kayak Fishing - the Best Fishing Has to Offer
By Stacy @ 3:22 PM :: 697 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Technique, Safety, Fishing

One if the hottest trend in fishing today is kayak fishing. Why? Let me count the ways:

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Kayaking with the Flow
By Stacy @ 12:08 PM :: 537 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

If you are taking up kayaking, you need to become one with the flow. No, I am not talking about Star Wars. I am talking about the motion of the water in your river of choice.

Monday, August 20, 2007

Getting In and Out of Eddies When Kayaking
By Stacy @ 1:28 PM :: 475 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

If you are just getting into kayaking, you should know that eddies are your friend. No, eddie is not a person. It is a natural rest stop on a river.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Canoe Trim
By Stacy @ 9:13 AM :: 471 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

Trim is the leveling of the canoe. When in the canoe you should be in the center of the canoe. You don't want one end higher than the other. Solo canoes don't like wind. If one end is higher than the other the wind will move the canoe around a lot more. Making it harder to control. Some canoes have a slidding seat to adjust trim. Others have a fixed seat.

Monday, October 30, 2006

Four Elements of the Eskimo Roll : A Step by Step Guide
By Stacy @ 1:12 PM :: 1002 Views :: 1 Comments ::

:: Technique

This article is about those elements of the Eskimo roll common to all approaches: the setup, the sweep, and the hipsnap/recovery. Each is discussed separately although they are often performed as one continuous motion.

Monday, October 16, 2006

The Put-Across Roll
By Stacy @ 9:47 AM :: 510 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

A good kayak roll to teach beginners is the put-across roll.

Monday, August 21, 2006

Paddle Popper
By Stacy @ 9:43 AM :: 491 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Technique

The definition - A move in witch the paddle bounce off of the water, into the air, completes a three sixty, and at the same time is spinning on its long axis

Monday, August 14, 2006

Dealing With Boat Veer
By Stacy @ 2:20 PM :: 595 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

It happens to us all, but it's most frustrating for beginners- that maddening tendency for your boat, which was pointed in the direction you wanted it to go, to inexplicably veer off to one side or the other, out of control and taking you with it.

Monday, July 24, 2006

The Single Blade Power Stroke
By Stacy @ 11:49 AM :: 429 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

In canoeing, having a well executed power stroke is a primary tool, whether you're propelling yourself across flats or working on a difficult move in whitewater. Here are some tips on how to improve your single blade power stroke.

Monday, July 10, 2006

How To Tow Another Kayak
By Stacy @ 10:00 AM :: 472 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique, Safety

Knowing how to tow another kayak is an important part of being safe on the water. After all, if there is some reason why the other person cannot paddle back to shore, then you are going to need to provide a tow.

Monday, July 10, 2006

How To Launch Your Kayak
By Stacy @ 9:48 AM :: 447 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique, Safety

Launching your kayak does not have to be difficult as long as you know what you’re doing.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Reverse Paddling
By Stacy @ 10:57 AM :: 426 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

Reverse paddling is an important kayaking technique. While forward paddling is probably one of the most commonly used paddling strokes, reverse paddling is just as important.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Forward Paddling
By Stacy @ 10:34 AM :: 470 Views :: 0 Comments :: Technique

Forward paddling seems easy, but there is room for improvement. Forward paddling is probably the most under-appreciated and under-practiced kayaking move. However, as you might imagine, this is the most important move that you can learn.