Only once in nearly 30 years of paddling have I found myself facing a familiar adage in real life. I couldn't help but chuckle when I realized my mistake while unloading my kayak at the put-in: I'd ...

Recreational kayaks easily make up the largest segment of the paddlesports industry. What exactly is a recreational kayak? They are generally shorter, wider kayaks that focus on stability and comfort ...

1. Styles - Touring kayaks come in three main types: sit-on-tops, recreational (sit-inside), and sea kayaks. Sit-on-tops are just that: Climb on board and start paddling. They’re ideal for beginners ...

Eventually you have to make the call: British or North American-style sea kayak? Choose wisely. The distinction between our continent's roomier, ruddered battle wagons and the Brits' high-strung ...

There’s a certain queasy feeling that comes from bobbing up and down in three-foot swells while ensconced in a slightly wobbly sea kayak. It’s not quite seasickness, but it’s close enough to make you ...

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It’s April on the coast of Maine, and I’m upside-down underwater again. The ocean’s surface is a green gauze curtain swaying in the wind, and I can’t tell sideways from up. Think. I force my numb ...

Loreto-based Sea Kayak Adventures created an all-inclusive, long-weekend package where participants can paddle a sea kayak alongside dolphins, whales and sea lions in the waters of the Sea of Cortes.

Sea Kayak Adventures is a tour company that helps travelers create vacations that are centered on the outdoors and exploration. The company combines elements of excitement and challenge to create an ...