The first step in becoming a good paddler is learning how to get in and out of a kayak. Even though it seems straight forward, believe me, it is not as graceful as you think the first few times you try. You will fall into the water, but it gets better with experience. There are a few tricks of the …
A life vest, also known as life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD), is considered fundamental safety gear for boating and kayaking. If you’re out fishing, recreational boating, and doing various water sports, you and the kids in your SIB should always wear a life jacket. Life jackets are designed to keep one’s head above the water to prevent drowning. …
Kayaking shoes/booties are different from ordinary footwear. They need to be light, flexible, provide good traction, and hard enough for launching and walking on sharp rocks and gravel. And of course, shoes made for winter kayaking also help keep your feet dry and warm in the cold. In this article, I will help you find the perfect kayaking shoes for …
7 Best Kayaking Shoes for Winter [To Stay Warm & Dry] Read More »
Learning the ins and outs of deep cycle battery charging is the secret to extending the life of your batteries. There are many things you need to do and even more you don’t do, as I’ve learned from experience and readings. This instructional post will teach you the best way to charge a deep cycle marine battery used on boats …
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One of the first things you must consider when deciding which inflatable boat to buy is the type of material it is made from. Choosing the right kind of material is crucial as it will certainly impact your inflatable boat experience.
Chasing Blue is a new iSUP brand created in 2021. One of the brand’s most interesting models is the Ocean Spirit, which is a budget-friendly all-purpose inflatable SUP. My family has been using the board for a few weeks now, so I think we’ve used it enough to write a detailed review of our experience with it. In this Chasing …
Chasing Blue – Ocean Spirit iSUP hands-on review Read More »
The Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame sit-inside kayak is a so-called hybrid between a folding and an inflatable kayak, since it has solid parts (aluminum frame and plastic inserts) surrounded by the inflatable body. Honestly, the AdvancedFrame is one of my favorite inflatable yaks. It is not without faults, but I feel the value and performance you get for the money is …
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Kayak Review – Is it good for day touring? Read More »
Traveling to Wisconsin for summer paddling is a great, active way to spend a vacation in nature. There is LOTS of water in the state: 43,000 miles of rivers 15,000 lakes 659 mile of Great Lakes shoreline You can find a complete list of water trails and paddling locations on travelwisconsin.com, but I wanted to give a teaser of what …
Are you looking for a versatile, high-quality inflatable raft? If yes, you need to check out Sea Eagle SE9. I used to think that Sea Eagle boats were just overpriced SIBs, but boy has my opinion has changed after trying the SE9 for a day. You really get what you pay for here. In my Sea Eagle SE9 review, I …
Proper care, cleaning and maintenance of an inflatable boat will not only keep your boat in tip-top shape, it will also extend its lifespan. If your boat is cleaned regularly, it will look like new almost all of the time. But if you don’t clean maintain your boat, the fabric will start turning dark, which will take more effort to …
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