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Rudders or Skegs? Which Way to Turn?

Rudders or Skegs? Which Way to Turn?

The Rudder Versus Skeg Debate, Is One System Better? There has always been a debate surrounding rudders versus skegs, which is better?  Purests would argue that a well-designed kayak with...

Rudders or Skegs? Which Way to Turn?

The Rudder Versus Skeg Debate, Is One System Better? There has always been a debate surrounding rudders versus skegs, which is better?  Purests would argue that a well-designed kayak with...

Life Jackets and PFD’s, do you really need to wear them?

Life Jackets and PFD’s, do you really need to w...

Life Jackets and PFD’s, do you really need to wear them? Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations state that: “PFD’s must be comfortable and functional enough to be worn at all...

Life Jackets and PFD’s, do you really need to w...

Life Jackets and PFD’s, do you really need to wear them? Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations state that: “PFD’s must be comfortable and functional enough to be worn at all...

Are you a Whitewater Kayaker?

Are you a Whitewater Kayaker?

 Whitewater Kayaker: The Scents of Adventure So you think you’re a whitewater kayaker? You love rivers and the idea of plummeting down through turbulent waters excites you rather than terrifies...

Are you a Whitewater Kayaker?

 Whitewater Kayaker: The Scents of Adventure So you think you’re a whitewater kayaker? You love rivers and the idea of plummeting down through turbulent waters excites you rather than terrifies...

SUP in Victoria and surrounding areas

SUP in Victoria and surrounding areas

Get out on the water and SUP in Victoria and Vancouver Island at some of our favourite places to stand up and paddle There are numerous places to get out...

SUP in Victoria and surrounding areas

Get out on the water and SUP in Victoria and Vancouver Island at some of our favourite places to stand up and paddle There are numerous places to get out...

How to pick a kayak

How to pick a kayak

hoosing the right Kayak for your needs The most important question to ask yourself when you go to pick a kayak is what your intended use will be for it....

How to pick a kayak

hoosing the right Kayak for your needs The most important question to ask yourself when you go to pick a kayak is what your intended use will be for it....

Are you ready to try Kayak Surfing?

Are you ready to try Kayak Surfing?

Get Yourself Ready To Surf Surfing in your kayak can seem like a distant and sometimes unattainable goal. How do you know when you are ready to take that first...

Are you ready to try Kayak Surfing?

Get Yourself Ready To Surf Surfing in your kayak can seem like a distant and sometimes unattainable goal. How do you know when you are ready to take that first...