When I was 16, I started my first season as a safety kayaker for whitewater rafting trips. Each trip I crammed myself into my snug-fitting whitewater kayak, spending hours a day in the uncomfortable, ...

Once upon a time, hoisting a cumbersome kayak or canoe onto the roof of your car was the only way to log laps on the water. While those traditional watercrafts are still a top choice for experienced ...

Kayaks give you unrivaled access to quiet lakes, rushing rivers and hidden inlets. And, on calm water, they require little-to-no technical skill. The only problem with ‘yaks is when you’re out of the ...

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