Canoe and Kayaking Articles

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

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.

Though having a pleasure boat means being able to take fun little cruises, partake in some exciting ocean fishing, or spend the day water skiing, there are limits to where you can take a regular boat. For those who love the pleasure of being on the water and who also want to get as close to nature as possible, kayaking can be just the thing that they are looking for. The slim designs and relative small size of kayaks means that you can get into places where larger boats may not be able to fit – or are not even allowed to go.

Come check out the many wonderful canoeing places that North Dakota has to offer. Many of the canoe trails listed below were once part of the adventures of Lewis and Clark's journey in North Dakota. Relive the past history that North Dakota has to offer.

Boats have been around a long time in the history of human civilization. In the olden days, people sailed and paddled boats and canoes to do a lot of the important things in life such as traveling, fishing, hunting, and so on. This noble craft has contributed very well to the survival and flourishing of people in the days gone by. It is just sad to think the less and less people are interested with boats and canoes these days. Many considered it to be only a hobby that is rather passé. It’s a good thing that there are still some people who enjoy this age-old pastime. Not only that, there are still people who are trying to engage on a much nobler aspect of boating which is building canoes. This is even made more possible with the increasing accessibility of information which allows people to gain access to free canoe plans.

Plastic. Aluminum. Carbonfiber. Graphite. There have been many advances in canoe paddle material over the years, with the goal of building a stronger, lighter, more flexible, and more efficient paddle that gives you more speed and performance with the least amount of effort and fatigue as possible. However, in minds of many canoeists from novices all the way to traditional purists, nothing beats a finely crafted wooden canoe paddle. With advances in the construction technology of laminate wood canoe paddles, paddle makers are able to achieve a wonderful mix of beauty, strength, flexibility, balance, and overall weight.

A canoe motor mount is a device used in securing canoe motors. It is usually installed on a canoe's port or starboard side and made of durable wood or metal, fitting a wide range of motor sizes. Some may even be clamped to a canoe's gunwales and used for electric motors.

Spending your vacation surrounded by the calls of nature, in a remote corner of the world high on a mountain summit, or rafting over white-capped rapids doesn't mean you have to rough it. From glacial trekking in Alaska to bird watching in Costa Rica, there's an eco tour to accommodate anyone's taste, lifestyle, and skill level.

Kayaking is a great way to explore the Coastline of a dozen different countries. Although requiring a reasonable level of fitness, kayaking short distances is an accessible adventure that will offer plenty of rewards - usually in the form of quiet coves, pristine beaches, undisturbed wildlife colonies, great camping, and total serenity.

If you have ever thought about kayaking, consider that the kayak has many exciting benefits, and is much more than just paddling aimlessly on the water.

I am always thinking of new guerrilla marketing ideas. Just recently I purchased two Garmin hand held GPS walkie talkies for my kayak guides to use on the water to communicate with the kayak bus operator. They are really fun and offer the ability to see the opposite persons coordinates and detailed travel itinerary. Another great advantage of having these units is the ability to navigate to a specific location to find an item or landmark often called GeoCaching.

Canoe and kayak rentals on the Grand River offer a huge choice of services. Today paddling on the Grand River watershed attracts over 30,000 people a year. This river system is southern Ontario’s largest watershed with 300 kilometers of paddling. A person can do a 2-3 hour day trip or a one week trip… it all depends on the time window. The river is open from April to November and offers some of the best canoeing experiences one hour west of Toronto.

Though scuba diving may get all the attention, Aruba has plenty of other water sports opportunities. One of the best activities in Aruba for every type of tourist is kayaking. On the leeward side of the island, kayakers can paddle through calm waters and visit some popular sites along the way. If you want to explore this beautiful island in a unique way, a kayaking expedition along the southern coast offers incredible opportunities.

My brother and I have birthdays only a couple of days apart so we have always shared a family birthday party. For our birthdays this year, my brother and I wanted to do something new besides the traditional nice dinner and movie as a family. I had been at the PaddleDog Nation office working on a cool project involving paddling outfitters around Florida so I thought to myself, “Hey we should go paddling!”