North Carolina offers some of the best rivers, creeks, and lakes to get out and paddle on in the Southeast. There are so many options no matter what part of the state you live in, so it can be hard to find where the best places to kayak in NC are. No matter whether you’re … Read more
Summer is upon us and you’re super stoked to break out your paddle board and hit the water! Paddle board: Check Paddle: Check Body of water: Check You’re all good to go then, right? Well, technically, yes, but not exactly. There are certain other pieces of paddle boarding gear you will need to maximize … Read more
There’s nothing better than enjoying an ice-cold drink during a sunny day on your paddle board. But, keeping food and drinks cold during a bluebird day on the water isn’t as easy as it sounds. That’s where a SUP cooler enters the picture. The right cooler can be an excellent way to store your food, … Read more
Paddleboarding is famous for being blissful, but it can be easy to stress about paddleboard sizing. First-time paddleboard buyers frequently ask about SUP sizes and overall paddleboard length. The size of paddleboard you need depends on what you want to do — yoga, race, or paddle around the lake — as well as your height, … Read more
A kayak cooler is an absolute must if you’re looking to keep your beverages and daily catch as cold as can be before you get back to the car. But, finding the right cooler for a kayak isn’t easy because there are just so many great options to choose from. Thankfully, we’re here to help. … Read more
If you’ve ever paddled a canoe out to your favorite fishing spot, then you understand the appeal of a canoe motor. Imagine how easy it would be to glide out to that fishing hole, paddle the last few feet into the exact spot you want, and use your energy as intended — to catch fish! … Read more
All across America, sports fans are fiercely protective of the sporting activities they love and follow, professing against all the odds that their team or favorite player is most definitely the best. But this type of rivalry goes way beyond the minutiae of title winners and sports personalities. Often these rifts run so deep that … Read more
If you are purchasing a canoe with the sole intent of using it for fishing or duck hunting, consider buying a square back canoe (AKA square stern canoe or flat back canoe). Square back canoes look just like standard canoes except that the stern end is squared off so that the owner can attach a … Read more
Whether you already enjoy canoeing or you’re new to the sport, canoeing with your kids can be a fun family bonding experience. It’s great to unplug and spend some time together exploring the great outdoors. As you may expect, canoeing with kids is a little more involved than going off on a solo paddle or … Read more
Revolutionary. That’s the best word we have to describe the Hobie Mirage Eclipse pedal paddle board. This stand up elliptical paddle board takes the world of SUPing to a whole new level with its game-changing integrated pedals. But, revolutionary or not, the Mirage Eclipse comes with a pretty hefty price tag, so it’s understandable if … Read more
As many people are weighing their options for affordable, lightweight, and/or transportable kayaks, they have no doubt been confronted by an explosion in the popularity of inflatable kayaks. Thinking back on one’s childhood days of riding on the back of an inflatable “Shamu the Whale” pool toy probably doesn’t help when imagining whether inflatable kayaks … Read more
When I pack for a kayak trip, there is a list I always run through in my head to make sure I don’t forget the important things. You know, things like a lifejacket, paddle, water, seat, whistle, sunglasses, etc. That list gets even longer when I’m packing for a kayak fishing trip. I add in … Read more
*** Big thanks to Christin all the way in Germany for contributing this guest post along with all the great photos! *** Given the restraints of quarantine and lockdown, I decided to rediscover one of my favorite ways to experience nature. An activity that is far from the first that comes to mind when thinking … Read more
**The following is a guest post contributed by a reader and fellow SUP enthusiast** “It is health that is real wealth”. – Mahatma Gandhi Being healthy doesn’t just happen. You have to be intentional about eating well and exercising. This is easier said than done. That is why it’s nice to have an exciting physical … Read more
*** The following is a guest post contributed by a reader and fellow kayak enthusiast. *** People think of kayaking as a recreational activity or sport. But when they are discussing weight loss, kayaking rarely comes up. Weight lifting and running are not the only exercises that can help you lose a few pounds. Recently, … Read more
The following is a guest post from Brad Pickering-Dunn of Watercraft Watch. Kayaking is a great sport and fun activity, but even more so when you can take your best friend along for the ride. Taking your dog for a paddle is not as easy as you may think, there is some prep work that … Read more
** The following is a guest post provided by Robert McLean of Easy Trip Guides ** Kayaking has always been a passion of mine. Not just because it’s a healthy outlet that allows me to get a lot of exercise, but also because it’s real fun and can give you that adrenaline rush you need. … Read more
Anyone who frequents Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops has probably seen their signature Ascend line of kayaks. Whether you were shopping in-store or online, after seeing all their kayaks with many similar looking letter-number combos, you might have come away more confused than when you started looking. Ascend produces some of the best kayaks, highly … Read more