Learn to Kayak

Guides, tips and tutorials for beginners and experienced kayakers alike

The 6 Best Kayaking Apps for Tech-Savvy Paddlers

Yes, if you’re like most people, you go kayaking in order to get away from your cellphone. No one wants…

November 9, 2021

Kayaking with Kids: A Safety Checklist for Parents

Starting young is the best way to introduce your child to a lifelong love of paddling. But like any new…

April 7, 2022

How to Kayak with a Dog (And Actually Love It)

Tongue hanging out, eyes darting from side to side at all the new and exciting sights and sounds — if…

March 27, 2021

19 Things To (Really) Know About Kayaking

So, a friend invited you out kayaking this weekend for the first time, huh? Don’t know where to start? As…

April 7, 2022

Kayak vs. Canoe: 7 Key Differences to Help You Choose

Kayaking vs. canoeing. Ah, the age-old debate. And we mean age-old. With the history of the two sports dating back…

March 27, 2021

Parts of a Kayak: The Basic Terms and Anatomy of Your Boat

While there are many different types of kayaks, it’s helpful to know some basic terminology that’s common to each. This…

April 7, 2022

Is Kayaking Hard? Here’s What You Need to Know

For the longest time, I avoided it. I remembered those childhood canoe trips, the ones down the narrow rivers with…

April 7, 2022

What Types of Kayaks Are There? A Beginner’s Guide Explained

So, you want to buy a kayak. Your friends all have them. Only problem is, you have no idea where…

March 27, 2021