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.

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.

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.

Finding good Christmas gifts ideas is easy if you think about a person’s hobbies. If you are buying for person who enjoys canoeing, here are a few ideas for canoeing gifts.