This is a tidal tributary off the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Point, Virginia, US.

Pedal Kayaking the Little Wicomico River

Katrin Tomanek is a true multi sport athlete who blends her career as a topnotch data scientist, with a passion for pushing physical and mental boundaries through uncommon solo adventures in wild and beautiful places.

Born in Germany, and a former rock climber, the 44-year-old has quickly made a name with some remarkable accomplishments in kayaking and bicycling. Last year she finished a solo kayak trip that spanned over 52 days and with paddling 1,200 miles through the remote Alaskan Inside Passage. She also regularly undertakes bicycling quests such as self-supported bikepacking across the Andes, and also to Burning Man :)

Katrin's adventures are defined by foresight, spunk, endurance, and the ability to thrive in solo wilderness environments for weeks at a time.

How do you avoid getting marooned during king tides, and dodge grizzlies in bear infested landings? You have to know her journey!

Hi, looking to save a few bucks but also want to get my husband some of the comforts that come with the Loon. Has anybody been successful using the awesome Loon dash on a Vapor or LL Bean Manatee?

Thanks!

Looking at my first inflatable kayak. Looking at the sea eagle 370. I can get it used pretty cheap, and overall I heard people like them. Am I thinking about this right? Mainly will be used just by me to go fishing and explore but mainly kayak fishing. I asked my wife and son if they would come with me and they both said I doubt it. However if they do happen to come with me I think they will love it and I just want to have the room. I only want to buy one kayak. Inflatable is my only option at the moment. Is it a good idea to get the 370 even if my wife and son only go with me a few times out of the year? Or would I best be off with a one or two person kayak?

I always had wetsuits for kiteboard. Most paddlers use dry suits. I would be out in fairly cold water.

Should I get a dry suit or just use wetsuit for paddling.

Got my family of 4 some advanced elements advanced frame kayaks for Christmas. Ages 13 and 10. I have a good amount of boating experience with canoes but never kayaks. I’m overall pretty cautious with adventures when with the family to make sure we don’t put ourselves in a dangerous position. Besides the obvious like rapids, what situations should we avoid. For example we are taking the camper down to Savannah on one of the rivers. Definitely expect to pass a gator. Also there a small sound to cross to get to a secluded island to explore. How far off land is good practice? We are also going to Lake Michigan. We are going to join a company for touring painted rocks because I read it’s quite dangerous. Any good resources/websites etc i can check out to learn kayaking safety. Thanks everyone. I am beyond excited to get the whole family out on the water together.

Looking for recommendations for a dry bag with inside compartments. Maybe something like a backpack?

Thinking of a gift for my mom, she goes out for a few hours at a time on a kayak. I needed something in her dry bag and she has so much thrown in there. Since she doesn't go out for long periods it doesn't need to be large.

Hello, my name is Christian. I'm in a group of highschoolers who are developing a prototype for an engineering project. It is required that we conduct a survey to justify the problem we are trying to solve. Our target consumer is people in water sports. Would you be willing to take a few minutes to fill it out? Thank you. https://forms.office.com/r/sYn8UvKC5S

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Has anyone ever had any luck with using a water-proofing product like Kiwi Camp Dry to extend the life of a leaky neoprene spray skirt? I once tried applying Shoe Goo to the underside of a skirt but that was a failure because the skirt became stiff and lost all stretch. Thanks.

Does anyone carry a backup drinking water source for long days kayaking? A quick search on the sub didn't find too much on it, some people talking about some products from Katydyn.

I also see that most people try to carry all of their water with them, but I am trying to find a backup source, some sort of filter preferably and do not have much experience with filters like Katydyn or lifestraw. I live in the southern US (North Carolina) and the summers here get pretty oppressive. I think it will be kind of difficult to carry enough clean water to last for a 6-10 hour day on the water in the summer as I can sometimes need north of 4-6 liters on hot days like that. (I am a diesel mechanic by trade, have worked outside my whole life and that is a common amount for me to drink while physically active outside all day)

Due to that, I would like to find a reliable backup that is smaller and lightweight to carry with me. Not sure weather a filter would work best, or carry a jetboil or similar to boil river water. but boiling it does nothing with the sediment or flavor. I've also heard that lifestraw is very slow and inconvenient.

Is something like a Katydyn Hiker Pro probably the best bet? On its own, or in combo with their Steripen UV sterilizer? Or are there other good brands to consider. And, can any of the filters help with salt / brackish water? Or is salt water a place where the only viable option is to bring all of your water with you?

I'm a size 16 AU- generally. 20 years ago I invested in a $300AUD ripcurl boyancy suit. I have not used it in a year and it seems like I may have "changed shape". I struggled to put it on today, it was only that I had a friend with me to help zip it up that I could even wear it while kayaking.

Instead of being cut up and self hating, I thought "I'm not going to let this stop me, I'll buy a bigger one!"

Been searching online and I can't find any that go above a size 16 or XXL. Now surely there has to be other bigger ladies that still like water sports?! I found ones for big men, but I need curves.

I am considering just going for a neoprene bouyancy vest, but I do enjoy waterskiing and kneeboarding, and the fear of water gushing up me was embedded in my brain when I was a teen, so ideally I would like a suit.

Any suggestions where to look or what works for you?

UPDATE: Buoyancy suits are a little different from wetsuits. They have an inbuilt life jacket it in the top half of it, rather than just being the same thickness all over. You wouldn't wear a buoyancy suit while surfing, you would wear one while waterskiing... or kayaking.

Is there a standard max weight for touring boats....does it depend on each model? I read on the Eddy line site a touring kayak has a 350 lb max weight...I have a 2006 P&H Capella 173 and am planning my 1st multi day camping trip and want to know how much crap I can bring.