How To: Prepare Your Kayaking Expedition

Self-support kayaking is like backpacking. Everything you need—food, clothing, repair kits, etc.—has to fit in [...]

First Impression – How Entry Level and PFDS Can Impact A First-Time Participant.

This year at PADDLEexpo, many companies unveiled re-modeled Recreational PFDs, taking something that has long [...]

Look Good, Feel Good, Paddle Good, the Importance of Design

Every year design becomes more important as companies strive to produce products that perform flawlessly [...]

The Dropstitch Revolution 2.0

Dropstitch continues to evolve and change the future of the inflatable market as companies like [...]

Rescue for River Runners: Episode 8 – Boat Extraction

When a boat gets pinned while whitewater kayaking or canoeing, knowing solid extraction techniques is [...]

Rescue for River Runners: Episode 7 – Live Bait Rescue

Live bait rescue, jumping into the water to help someone in trouble while tethered to [...]

Rescue for River Runners: Episode 6 – The Rescue Harness

The quick-release harness on a rescue PFD is an important advancement in swiftwater safety. It [...]

Rescue for River Runners: Episode 5 – Victim Contact Techniques

It’s usually best to make direct contact with the person who needs swiftwater rescue assistance [...]

Rescue for River Runners: Episode 4 – Throw Bag Techniques

The throw bag is essential safety gear for every whitewater boater. It allows you to [...]