American Paddler: Kayak Reviews, Tips, Guides and More - Kayak Reviews, Tips, Guides and More

One of the best parts about owning a kayak is getting to explore places you never thought possible. One of the worst parts — if you don’t own a good kayak navigation GPS system — is not knowing how to get back out. In the days of LTE and…

Introduction What is a recreational kayak? Depending who you ask, a “recreational kayak” can be anything from a narrowly defined traditional sit-inside kayak to a modern, 2023 sit-on-top with all the bells and whistles. At American…

Introduction When you’re new to kayaking, it can be easy to think the best kayak paddle is the one you can buy for the lowest price. After all, a paddle is just a paddle, right? But when you consider the countless hours you’ll spend…

Introduction The best life jacket for kayaking is the one you’ll wear. And the same is true whether you’re paddling, sailing, swimming, fishing or boating. The excuses are almost endless: “It’s too hot outside.” “They’re not stylish.”…

When you think of Oklahoma City, what typically springs to mind? If you said “kayaking,” you might be in the minority, but you wouldn’t be wrong. In fact, with Oklahoma City as the official training site for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic…

Yep, it really is as beautiful as it looks and sounds. For those with access to the towering surf, warm sand and crashing waves of northern California, there’s almost nothing better than kayaking the Bay Area. Known for its gold coasts,…