How to Get out of a Capsized Sea Kayak
Unlike the sister sport of river kayaking, the chance of capsizing in a sea kayak is rather small. However, it is still an important part of the learning process to prepare for such activities as surfing or paddling through unusually nasty ... [... more]
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How to Equip Your Sea Kayak for Safety
Having the proper safety equipment in your sea kayak can be the difference between life and death in extreme cases. The extent to which you load up on emergency gear will depend however, on the length of your trip and the difficulty of the sea ... [... more]
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How to Buy Your First Sea Kayak
Because no sea kayak can do everything well, designers have developed kayaks for all levels of skills and types of activities. Decide what type of sea kayaking you'd like to do: day trips, touring, international expeditions, surfing, or racing. ... [... more]
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How to Do the Reverse Stroke in a Sea Kayak
When sea kayaking in a variety of conditions, you will find that being able to paddle backwards is quite useful. In most cases it is easier to go in reverse for a few strokes than to turn the kayak a full 180 degrees. Hold your paddle in the same ... [... more]
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How to Dress for Sea Kayaking
A few simple clothing items can make a difference when paddling on a beautiful sunny day. The hints that follow will help you to dodge the sun rather than to be burned by it. Find a large, full brimmed sun hat to shade yourself from the heat. ... [... more]
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How to Kayak in the Black Canyon
Many people don't know it, but it is possible to kayak from the base of the Hoover Dam all the way to Willow Beach in Arizona! This beautiful, 11 mile kayak excursion is a great way to spend a day for the active traveler. You'll get to visit ... [... more]
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How to Have a Perfect Summer Day on Bearcamp River
A frolicking black bear was the source of the splashing. When a canoeist approached, the bear scrambled up and then back down a tree - then dashed into the woods. So went this correspondent's most memorable adventure on the aptly named Bearcamp ... [... more]
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How to Become a Competitive Kayaker
The world of competitive kayaking demands athleticism of the highest caliber. If you want to join these prestigious ranks you must be willing to train hard and intelligently to maximize your potential while minimizing your risk of serious ... [... more]
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How to Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month
Hoorah, summer is here! It's time to celebrate July as National Park and Recreation Month. Launched in 1985, across the U.S., parks and recreation facilities look at this annual event as the kick-off of summer. What a perfect time to get involved ... [... more]
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How to Enjoy Lake Living
If you are fortunate enough to live by a lake, you know how calming and enjoyable water can be. I grew up on a lake and have since returned. If you get a chance to visit or live by water, make use of all the opportunities that abound, and enjoy ... [... more]
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How to Use a Self Rescue Kit
When you find yourself enjoying your favorite sport, don't forget your self rescue kit this summer. Here is a guide on where to buy, how to use, and why your self rescue kit might be the most important thing you pack this summer. WHERE TO BUY ... [... more]
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How to Make the Right Choice for a Kayak Paddle
Purchasing a kayak paddle made easy. There are three questions that need to be answered before you buy that most important kayak paddle. I spent last weekend with the Arkansas Canoe Club's "Annual Recreational Paddling School, 2007". It is ... [... more]
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