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Kayak Paddle Blades
Different kayak paddle blades will have different effects on the control you have over your kayak.
Canoe Camping For First Timers
Canoe camping is my preferred way to camp. It's peaceful and quiet and an awesome way to get away f...
Kayaking – An Intimate Boating Experience
Though having a pleasure boat means being able to take fun little cruises, partake in some exciting...
Lewis and Clark Canoe Trails of North Dakota
Come check out the many wonderful canoeing places that North Dakota has to offer. Many of the canoe...
Free Canoe Plans To Experience The Joy Of Canoe Building
Boats have been around a long time in the history of human civilization. In the olden days, people ...
Laminate Wood Canoe Paddles - Strength And Beauty
Plastic. Aluminum. Carbonfiber. Graphite. There have been many advances in canoe paddle material ov...
  

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Sit-on Top vs. Sit-In for Kayak Fishing
  

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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Free Canoe Plans To Experience The Joy Of Canoe Building
By Stacy @ 11:44 AM :: 1633 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Boat Types
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.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Kayaking! Let The Kayak Be Your Portal To Outdoor Adventures
By Stacy @ 4:53 PM :: 642 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Paddling Places, Boat Types
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.
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Wooden Kayaks
By Stacy @ 3:01 PM :: 672 Views :: 0 Comments :: Boat Types
Save money and look into building your own wooden kayaks.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
Get To Know The Waters In Your Area In A Kayak
By Stacy @ 2:55 PM :: 569 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Paddling Places, Boat Types
The sport of kayaking is a fun one for those who are outdoor enthusiasts and water lovers, going back all the way to Native American fishermen who built theirs of wood. Don't worry, I am not going to suggest that you make your own kayak from wood, even though these are the most beautiful they require a lot of maintenance and care to keep them in proper working order.
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Monday, October 01, 2007
Sprint Kayaks
By Stacy @ 10:51 AM :: 491 Views :: 0 Comments :: Boat Types

Sprint kayaks are harder to keep upright than regular kayaks.

Sprint kayaks are the best type of kayaks for people who are intending to race. While you will probably not need to have your own kayak when you first start out (if you are racing on a school team of some type), eventually you will probably want to get your own sprint kayak that will highlight your particular skills and make it easier for you to race.

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Monday, September 17, 2007
Inflatable Kayak Review - The Best Cheap Kayaks
By Stacy @ 9:27 AM :: 840 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Boat Types
The fastest growing trend in the kayaking industry is clearly the use of inflatable kayaks. Today's technology makes these inflatable crafts more rugged and maneuverable, while remaining lightweight and portable. Even seasoned kayakers are gradually making the switch to inflatable kayaks.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Buying Used Canoes Made Easy
By Stacy @ 3:13 PM :: 610 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Boat Types
When choosing a used canoe to purchase some of the more important considerations you will have to make are the uses you expect out of your canoe. When you have that in tow, you can then look at the following to make sure you get your money’s worth when seeking a canoe to purchase.
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Fishing From An Inflatable Kayak
By paddledogbill @ 2:37 PM :: 479 Views :: 0 Comments :: Fishing, Boat Types

You may have never considered owning an inflatable kayak fir fishing, but it may be time to begin thinking about it. I'm not talking about some inflatable toy that’s used in your pool either; I'm talking about a quality inflatable kayak. The kind that can stand up to a dog's paws and/or being hit with a hammer! Technology has advanced in the past few years to the point that high quality inflatables are being produced at very affordable prices. This is a great thing for all of us anglers.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Inflatable Kayaks
By Stacy @ 9:52 AM :: 437 Views :: 0 Comments :: Boat Types
Inflatable kayaks: easy to use and light.
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Monday, September 11, 2006
Sit-on Top vs. Sit-In for Kayak Fishing
By Stacy @ 10:38 AM :: 764 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Fishing, Boat Types
Once you start checking into kayaks for fishing you’ll learn there are basically 2 types of kayaks. There are Sit On Top (SOT) and Sit In Kayaks (SIK). Each type has models that fish well and ones that don’t.
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Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Choosing the Right Whitewater Boat
By admin @ 4:30 AM :: 462 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Boat Types
What ever your idea of whitewater is, there are boats available that will meet your needs. There’s lots of manufacturers and models to choose from, but once you know what type of kayaking you’re planning to do, we’ll make it easy and point you to a couple of choices to fit your skill level and body type.
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Monday, May 08, 2006
Choosing the Right Kayak
By admin @ 5:46 PM :: 468 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Boat Types
With the numerous manufacturers and hundreds of kayak models available, how do you know which one to purchase?  Determining what you want to do and what type of water you plan to paddle will help you evaluate the type, length, and material that will best suit your needs.  Here’s the basics and latest industry developments that will help point you in the right direction.
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Monday, May 08, 2006
How to Choose Your New Canoe
By admin @ 5:36 PM :: 430 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Subjects, Boat Types

Once you’ve decided to purchase a canoe, you’ll need to make some decisions to narrow the field of options from the hundreds of models available. Here are some things you need to consider.

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