
			Paddling Florida's Caledesi Island "Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. " Kenneth Grahame (From Wind in the Willows) Take a Friend Paddling Contest - Win a Free PFD!


Novice Kayakers Get Expedition Ready A three-hour tour sparked a love affair with kayaking that led this couple to the expedition of a lifetime. Baja With Kids Mixing rich Mexican culture, bathtub-warm water, and a little adventure, Conception Bay is the perfect Baja destination for a family sea kayaking trip. Solo Kayak Trip in the Florida Keys At the top of his "to-do"wish list was a kayak trip the length of the Florida Keys. Kayaking Belize There's nothing like a trip to Belize to beat the midwinter SPAD blues. Mothership Paddling by Sea Kayak Cold rainy Alaska is the perfect place to trade in your soggy tent for a comfy berth with hot showers. Sea Kayaking Yellowstone Lake The snow fell during the night, piling around the tents and covering the boats in a white shroud. I stuck my head out the door and recoiled from the cold. The thermometer read just 20 degrees. No wonder my feet were chilled.	12 Reasons To Start Paddling nothing on the planet matches self-propelled boats and water for the spectrum of gratifications; from thrills to serenity, and from awe to that delicious touch of terror. Sea Kayak Launching and Landing Pick the best spot and don't use your paddle. Kayak Workshop: PFD Outfitting We all want to fine-tune our gear to meet our needs, but is tinkering with a PFD a good idea? Spring Ritual-Getting Your Boat in Ship-Shape Is Your Kayak Ready for the New Season? Following These Tips Will Ensure That it is. Paddlers Terms A glossary of uncommon paddling terms. Forward Stroke Paddling like Greg Barton takes years of practice and precise technique.	Getting Started in a Kayak Sea kayaking can be as gear-intensive as any other sport, but every kayaker eventually acquires similar, basic gear, and you only need a few things to get you started. Kayak Paddle Shaft Diameter Size does matter - and it may affect your blade control. Rack Out Your Ride to Carry Boats How are you going to get that kayak or canoe to the water? Tim Farmer lays out the options. What to Wear Paddlers in the know understand that what you wear kayaking or canoeing is as important as your boat, paddle, and PFD. Basics of Buying a Kayak You want to buy a kayak, but you don't know where to begin. Don't worry - we'll help you sort it out. From our annual Buyer's Guide, here are the basics of buying a kayak. Basics of Buying a Kayak Paddle Whitewater or touring? Feathered or unfeathered? What kind of kayak paddle you choose depends on what kind of paddling you want to do. What to Wear Paddling What you wear paddling is important. What you should wear depends on the paddling environment and the likelihood of taking an unexpected swim.