Kayaking Seems to Be Looking Up!

Are you getting sick of the grip that this winter has had on you? Most kayakers can’t wait to get back on the water, so you’re not alone. A visit to your local paddling shop could take care of some of the pain, but you may have just missed the best opportunity on the...

Terminology and Slang

AGROUND This is a point in which a kayak or other watercraft is stuck upon a sandbar or shoal. ASYMMETRIC This is a type of paddle on which the top side of the blade is longer than the bottom side. BACKPADDLE This term refers to paddling backward as a means of slowing...