Canoes are not a small purchase for a lot of peoples budgets. Should you rent a canoe or buy one? In this article we will take a look at the pros and cons of both. How Often Will I Use It? The first question that can be asked is how often will I be using…
Category: Canoeing/Kayaking
How To Plan A Whitewater River Canoe Trip
Whitewater Canoeing is an exciting and satisfying way to enjoy the wilderness. How do you plan a whitewater river canoe trip? The following article will explain what to do. Determine if you are ready for whitewater canoeing There are numerous rivers in North America that you can choose from for a whitewater canoe trip. Each…
How Do Inflatable Kayaks Handle In Wind?
I own the Intex Excursion Pro Kayak. How does an inflatable kayak handle in windy conditions? We have used our inflatable kayak in moderately windy conditions and it performed quite well. As long as you are paddling the kayak and not stationary it remains on course. Using the large skeg that is provided prevents the…
Intex Excursion Pro Inflatable Kayak Ocean Test
I had the opportunity to take the Intex Excursion Pro inflatable kayak on a seaworthiness test. We live in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, so there are many opportunities for kayaking adventures. Since we live in a very small apartment, a hard-shelled kayak would have been out of the question. We took a look…
Can You Bring An Inflatable Kayak Backwoods Camping?
I have spent years canoe camping throughout Ontario parks such as Algonquin, as well as planning numerous white water canoe trips. After getting married my wife and I moved to Nova Scotia Canada. Nova Scotia provides numerous opportunities for Canoe and Kayak camping. Of course the obvious choice is the many ocean islands and tidal…
Kayak Camping Baie Fine To Killarney
When I was in my 20’s I took a trip to Manitoulin Island which is located in the Canadian Province of Ontario. It is the largest freshwater island in the world and is in one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, Lake Huron. During that trip I was examining some other areas that…
The Best Sea Kayaking In France
Sea Kayaking can be done all over the world. If you are traveling by vehicle often you can bring your Kayak. If you are flying or otherwise traveling a large distance it may be more practical to rent a kayak from a local outfitter. One country that has a long coastline and encompasses two oceans…