Kayak plans are available in many books. But many of these types of notations are not sufficient for a first time kayak builder. You can get any kayak plan designs by ordering online. Kayak boats are designed mainly for pleasure and fishing. Therefore kayak plans must be made to build light weight and durable boats. The light weight of the boat sh

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade the reader to purchase one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of the author's dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other s

I am forced to wonder about the sometimes ignominious position of the canoe in our society. I think it must be related to two issues. One, for man people, the canoe is associated with summer camp, which is a rather ridiculous situation in and of itself, at least from an adult perspective. And two, thanks to "America's Funnies Home Videos," we have

Whether you're in a stormy season or not, if you leave your boat unattended or unused for more than a week, it's a good idea to have it protected from the elements of nature, people and animals. The majority of people transport their boat from the water (dock) to a garage on land with a trailer. If the boat happens to be a stored on land in a speci

Kayaking is a great sport that combines physical activity with the beauty and tranquility of nature. If you would like to get started with this sport, there are a few things you need to know. As with any form of outdoor recreation, learning the basics before you begin will make your kayaking adventure much more enjoyable. Tip 1 - Choose the

Every boat, obviously, has its limitations and ordinary judgment dictates that the one designed for lake and river use should not be expected to be suitable in all weather offshore. It is a fact that just what a boat will do is governed to a great extent by the skill of the man at the helm. Rough weather is purely a relative term and what seems

Whether you are a newbie to boating or a seasoned navigator, you will find that choosing a boat to buy can be quite a daunting task. There are so many different types and models of boats for you to choose from, and you have to take certain factors into consideration when you are looking for the perfect boat to buy. On the one hand, you have to k

The upkeep cost of a sailing boat can be kept exceptionally low if you are willing and able to do your own work. The most fragile part of your outfit is the suit of sails. How fragile it is depends upon the type of boat you have. If yours is a little general-purpose craft with a cat or knockabout rig, a good suit of sails should last you for 10 yea

Surprisingly more often than not damaged is caused to an inflatable kayak when it is stored away or by over inflating it. Many people are put off buying an inflatable kayak because they feel there is little or no chance they will make it down a river without sustaining a puncture. This is true if you buy a cheap inflatable kayak sold in your lo

The Stearns Cordova was the first inflatable kayak I ever purchased. I was looking for a kayak that would match as near as possible the performance found in a hard-shell kayak. Also the practicality of being able to store an inflatable kayak easily inside the house was something of a necessity at the time. This kayak does have a genuine feel of

One of the great things about paddling a kayak is being truly amongst nature. People have used kayaks for many purposes and for hundreds of years. To begin with they were a means of survival. The Inuit and Eskimo people used kayaks to hunt and therefore their boats were an essential as well as a spiritual and salient part of their lives. Many pe

Kayaking is not always about getting absolutely soaked steaming down a class IV river or bouncing around in the surf. There is a much gentler side. For me working in an office all day when the sun is shinning outside can be purgatory. It becomes a question of clock watching until 5.30pm finally frees me from my stuffy surroundings when I can ya

Bearing in mind you will be using your kayak paddles for going forwards and backwards as well as turning and bracing you will want to make sure you have a decent set of kayak paddles if you are serious about kayaking. Paddles are one of the most important kayak accessories to have because without them you are not going to get very far. Recrea

Kayaking is a great way to relax and just about everybody can take up kayaking or canoeing whether you are young or old. Kayaking caters for all types of needs and requirements whether it is for sport or recreation. You can buy sit on top kayaks for fun at the beach with the family, go kayak fishing, white water, or take the sport up as a profes

After crossing the endless mudflats at the top of Horsey Island just beyond the beach at the crest of the mud, lay an area of firm grassland. It was gone 11.00pm and we set about putting up the tents as best we could in the dark. Thankfully it was a clear night without any wind and it did not take long to get the tents pitched. Amongst our kaya