Did you know a paddle can make or break your kayak’s performance?  I meet plenty of folks who take great pride in their kayaks. Adventurers who boast even rocks couldn’t scratch their kayak. Fishers who are adamant their vessel doesn’t make a single ripple. And boaters who claim they splice …

Wish you never had to leave the water to wet your whistle? I’ve found the solution! Life on the water was always fun, but it was missing something. That is… until I discovered an amazing summer boating tip! I mean, wouldn’t it be convenient to reach for refreshing, ice-cold beers …

Explore remote parts of lakes and rivers to increase your haul! Shore fishing is often quite restrictive, leaving you bound to the chosen bank and rod’s stretch and capacity. Instead, why not venture freely offshore with an inflatable fishing boat? Lightweight and compact, inflatable boats and inflatable kayaks are easy …

A kayak life vest is important. But so is wearing the proper one. While all 50 states have laws that require the use of life vests on the water, it’s crucial to choose the correct PFD for the activity. Why? Well, because not all life vests are built the same. …

Whether we’re sittin’ on the dock of the bay or rollin’ on the river, we boaters can always use more storage space for all of our boating baggage. From extra towels, sunscreen and tools to boat gadgets and accessories, it’s great to be able to leave it behind (preferably in …

Whether it’s a kayak, liveaboard trawler or pontoon boat, there’s one thing every boat needs: an anchor. (Well, also a motor, but you get the idea.) Half the fun of boat ownership is all of the activities you can do and places you can visit. But doing these activities often …

Spending hours on a kayak only to feel sore? I’ve definitely experienced this myself. Being there on vacation, renting a kayak and after 30 minutes… I knew the rest of the day was going to be a bumpy ride. After a few hours, it took all my energy to stand …

Whether it’s to get your adrenaline pumping, cast a line, or simply to watch the world go by—kayaking is one of the best boating activities! That’s why, whenever it comes to making kayaking easier or more convenient, I’m all ears. And this is especially true for the increasingly popular inflatable …

Marine binoculars are a necessity on a boat, kayak or canoe. Adding a layer of fun on the water, they provide a means of birdwatching and even help determine exactly what kind of boat that’s out there in the distance. But more importantly, they provide a safe means to scope …

The late great Lou Reed once sang that electricity came from other planets. And he wasn’t far wrong, as electricity comes from the sun by the magic of solar power. Solar power frees you to travel the seas, safe in the knowledge that as long as the sun shines, there’s …