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Tips for Getting Started as an Outdoor Writer

Tips for Getting Started as an Outdoor Writer by Drew Haerer I remember one day in grad school, I picked up an outdoor magazine, read through a few articles and thought "you know, I could do this." I'd been blogging for a while and had written a few...

POWER PADDLING

POWER PADDLING DISSECTING THE FORWARD STROKE WITH SEAN MORLEY Sean Morley knows a few things about going fast. He’s held kayak speed records for crossing the Irish Sea, circumnavigating Vancouver Island, and paddling 4,200 miles around the U.K. and...

FIVE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS FOR SEA KAYAKING

BEGINNER’S LUCK FIVE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS FOR SEA KAYAKING A first-time sea kayaker needs just a handful of skills and about a half-day of practice to get a basic foundation in the sport. Veteran instructor Ray Boucher introduces countless people to...

Safety Notice: Inspect Your PFD!

The following SAFETY ALERT is provided for your information. Further distribution is highly encouraged and desired. Importance: High United States Coast Guard Headquarters Inspections and Compliance Directorate Washington, DC July 20, 2016 Safety...

Paddling Is the Best Medicine

by Cody Carpenter Kayak paddles have evolved just as much as the kayaks have in recent years, but how do they enhance your paddling experience? The newest kayak features are usually very apparent to most paddlers but not so much with paddles. I only...