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Exercises for Kayakers
Minimizing risk of injuries due to kayaking and reducing pain with exercises. Kayaking is a great exercise on its own but if that is all you do you will feel...
Exercises for Kayakers
Minimizing risk of injuries due to kayaking and reducing pain with exercises. Kayaking is a great exercise on its own but if that is all you do you will feel...

Types of Rough Water Winter Paddling
When it comes to winter paddling the options are endless, but one thing stands out about winter better than any other season: rough water paddling. Winter Paddling is not for...
Types of Rough Water Winter Paddling
When it comes to winter paddling the options are endless, but one thing stands out about winter better than any other season: rough water paddling. Winter Paddling is not for...

How to Read Water for Beginners
Knowing how to read water while paddling is vital to safety and enjoyment. A huge component of paddling in moving water is being able to read water; being able to...
How to Read Water for Beginners
Knowing how to read water while paddling is vital to safety and enjoyment. A huge component of paddling in moving water is being able to read water; being able to...

The Health Benefits of Kayaking
How kayaking can have numerous health benefits. There are many reasons to kayak. One of these reasons is the health benefits. Kayaking is a fun activity but the kayaking has...
The Health Benefits of Kayaking
How kayaking can have numerous health benefits. There are many reasons to kayak. One of these reasons is the health benefits. Kayaking is a fun activity but the kayaking has...

Kayak Lap Bag Essentials
What is a lap bag and why does every kayaker need one? A lap bag is a waterproof bag that contains all the essential items you may need during a...
Kayak Lap Bag Essentials
What is a lap bag and why does every kayaker need one? A lap bag is a waterproof bag that contains all the essential items you may need during a...

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Safety around Victo...
Stand up paddle boards can be a confusing paddle craft. Are they like surfboards or are they more like canoes? Apparently, they are both. When it comes to Transport Canada...
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Safety around Victo...
Stand up paddle boards can be a confusing paddle craft. Are they like surfboards or are they more like canoes? Apparently, they are both. When it comes to Transport Canada...