My first major kayak fail occurred during a summer trip in Northern Wisconsin. I figured I didn’t need any sort of instruction before heading out on Big Round Lake—I grew up paddling a canoe, so I ...

This two-hour program is designed to give beginner and intermediate kayakers a jump start in kayak skills emphasizing safety, basic skill and stroke development and basic recovery technique.

Buying a kayak can be tricky, these basic principles will help you make an informed decision, from the type of boat to the different hull designs.

I once wanted to buy a canoe because it was green. Granted, it had other attributes: it was cheap and it had an all-purpose design that suited my intended use. But mostly, it was green. Why? Because I ...

On July 4, Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District crews rescued a stranded kayaker coming off the heels of storms that led to flooding. Molly Moore with the Johnston Parks and Recreation ...

WATERSPORTS — Fall is a fine time for sea kayaking around the region’s waters, from Fishtrap Lake to the San Juan Islands. Even if you’re an experience paddler, it’s always wise to review the the ...

It is no secret that recreational kayaking has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years, as affordable personal crafts have become readily available to the public in a variety of options.

JOHNSTON, Iowa — On July 4, Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District crews rescued a stranded kayaker coming off the heels of storms that led to flooding. Molly Moore with the Johnston Parks and ...

PADDLING — The Spokane Mountaineers paddling group will present a free program, “Kayak 101 - An Introduction to Kayaks and Kayaking,” on May 9 starting at 7 p.m. at REI. This seminar is designed for ...