Can anyone here describe to me the difference between the kokatat otter vs stance paddling jackets? Any folks own either? Recommended? Thanks!

Or weekend? I am being offered one

Beyond Sinepuxent Bay, are there other nearby areas we should look at? Is the Bay very windy or just sorta windy? Any ideas, recommendation, advice appreciated.

I'm trying to learn sprint kayak in an area without a club. What are some short technique tips? Here is what I have so far:

• Keep paddle next to boat
• Blade should be fully buried at your toes
• Exit when lower hand at mid-thigh, before hip
• Pause hip (kick) until catch is made
• Elbow never above shoulder
• Move the boat past the paddle; not the paddle through the water
• Bring up minimal water

Thanks!

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I’m looking to buy a new PFD and was wondering what your favourite is for kayaking. With winter fast approaching I’ll be out after sunset more often. What after-dark safety measures would you recommend?

I just bought a pelican navis from Sierra trading post for cheap and got it to the lake and realize the plug is missing I called and they said they don’t have replacements so I have bought multiple online and none of them fit for whatever reason they don’t make 3/4 plugs for kayaks or I just can’t find them anywhere, any suggestions ? Also no I don’t want to just put a cork in it lol

To my inexperienced eye, this looks like a good choice for a diving/camping/fishing platform that could be possibly mounted on an RV roof solo with the proper hardware.

I'm looking for something that can be used for non-competitive fishing, one or two tank diving in saltwater, and two or three day float trips.

Looking to purchase kayaks for myself and my husband, and eventually our kids to use but I’m not sure which brands to consider. We are ideally looking to purchase a single and a tandem. Will use them primarily in Minnesota lakes, but possibly Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. We plan to start with day trips but would like something we can take on overnight trips eventually. I’m very experienced and have done sea kayaking, overnight trips in WI and day trips in the Great Lakes, my husband is fairly new to kayaking.

**EDITED to provide more details.

Budget: $2000 for 2, would be ok with used but not sure where to find used locally (central Minnesota)

We do NOT want a canoe. I grew up canoeing a kayaking, I prefer kayaks. I’m specifically interested in brands to look into.

We have rented kayaks many times, usually pelican brand I believe, but I’ve read mixed things on them.

My oldest is 3, so won’t be kayaking alone for a while. However, I’ve taken him on my lap and he loved it so we would like a large enough opening for a kid to sit on lap. *Prefer a sit-in kayak

Hey - has anyone got any recommendations for large - ideally wheeled - bags that would work for a large inflatable (Sea Eagle 393).

I'm struggling to find anything large enough that would fit the kayak - it's roughly 55cm/22in wide, and all the bags I've found have a max width of around 45cm/18in.

Either that or the very large bags I've found are designed for duvets/bedding and very flimsy/fragile.

Motorboats that slow down: higher frequency waves. Taller waves, waves are more intense

Motorboats that do not slow down: lower frequency waves, waves are wide, the peaks of the waves are lower

I'm wondering why this is the case. I suppose this is sort of a physics question, but I thought that this might be a good place for some help

Thank you in advance!

I recently picked up a 12' fishing kayak and I am hoping to upgrade my roof rack situation to make things a little quicker for me. I currently have a 2017 4runner and I am finding that presents some challenges to getting the kayak on the roof. The guy I bought the boat from was nice to include some suction cup rails, which have useful as the 4Runner only has side rails right now, but I am hoping to get a more permanent solution that doesn't require me to strap down a rack every time.

The difficulty with the 4runner is that it has an antenna shark fin on the back that protudes about 3" up from the rear of the roof. Additionally, there is an overhang on the rear hatch that protrudes about 8" vertically when the hatch is open, so I need a rack that gives a bit of a height boost to the kayak so it doesn't interfere with those parts of the car.

My budget is about $600 so a lot of the higher end options like Thule or full size frame racks are probably out of the question unless I find them used.

I know some things will be a gives such as an actual kayak and paddle and clothing. What else?? Licences? Kayak insurance??? And a rough cost of what everything will be. East Midlands, UK if that helps with anything. I went kayaking last summer in Sweden and it was amazing would love to do it some more.

Many thanks for anyone willing to take the time to help a noobie get into the sport(?) hobby(?). Please help 😅

What level of swimming is required for kayaking along the coast of one of the great lakes (Ontario, Canada) for a multi-day trip?

I'm currently taking swimming lessons, but I'm concerned I won't be ready with my current level. The trip is in a several months time (June).

EDIT: I meant to say I was going along the coast, not straight across. It would also be a kayaking lesson with an instructor.

I'm a new kayak owner whose kayaked a handful of times.

With the storms, some parks are closed. Where can we currently put in at to paddle springs and rivers in central Florida?

Is the place you recommend me suitable for ten foot or 14 foot kayaks? I have both available. Thanks!

Carved this Greenland paddle up over the last week, following Cape Falcon's plans. This was the first time I'd even tried doing something like this, and had never even tried a GP before. But I'm super pumped how it turned out and even more pumped on how it feels to paddle with it. It's far from perfect, but I guess I'm just gonna have to make some more😅

No pedals

Pretty much the title of the post. I’ve kayaked a few times before and have really enjoyed it but I would say I’m firmly at a beginner level. I live in Vancouver so the weather doesn’t get super cold and I think I’d still enjoy being out on the water. But in terms of staying somewhat warm, what clothing/equipment would be recommended other than a $2000 drysuit as I’m not exactly looking to break the bank for this. Also other than a kayak, paddle, and lifevest, is there any critical equipment I should definitely have?

My first multi-day river trip, 11ft sit in with one hatch. Expect night temps hovering around freezing. I need to keep my legs warm! My current gear is all 3 season. I know I need a more thermally efficient sleeping pad. I'm tempted to try to bring my merino blanket.

What works for you when space is at a premium?

My sons several years ago.

Hi all,

 TA account.

I’ve recently got into kayaking, taking a beginner’s course and an improvers course at a local club this past summer. I’m really enjoying the activity especially getting out onto some white water and hoping to purchase myself a kayak soon rather than borrowing the local clubs.

The club recently held their AGM and was asking for support in the coming year. Feeling quite thankful to the club for making my new hobby possible and seeing what some of the members had done to make that possible (apart from transporting my borrowed club kayak across the country, just having the patience to deal with me while I put my buoyancy aide on backwards for the 3^(rd) time) made me feel like I wanted to give something back, so I went along thinking along the lines of I could lend a hand tidying storage sheds, cleaning boats or giving people lifts to rivers etc. Somehow, I ended up getting roped into being the Health and Safety officer on the committee as there was no one else to do it.

I’ve become quite anxious about this as it seems to me that position comes with a lot of responsibility. I’ve been told it is essentially just downloading the risk assessments from Paddle UK for the year, but I can’t help wonder if there is going to be more to it and worst case have opened myself up to any legal issues (i.e. if someone drowned on a club outing would I somehow be ultimately responsible).

I perhaps could have protested a little harder so maybe this is on me and I intend to honour my commitments but if anyone out there can shed some light or offer me some advice on what’s in store for me I’d very much appreciate it.

Thanks all.

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