Twice last summer, my sweetheart, Marilyn, and I found ourselves out paddling our sea kayaks in conditions that were less than optimum. High winds and tall, steep, closely spaced waves made paddling ...

Kayaking has been described as anywhere from serene to extreme. Whether calming or adventurous in nature, your experience becomes even bigger when paddling in ocean water. Cathy Piffath, a certified ...

Jeff Little describes the high brace technique to keep from flipping out of a kayak. Since it is going to happen someday anyway, reboarding is also covered. The most common question I hear about a ...

The oldest kayaks date back about 4,000 years and were invented by the Inuit Indians, who used them for hunting sea animals. From sea kayaks to white water kayaks, these amazingly versatile boats are ...

“Even the biggest tidal races can be caught when they are small,” says sea kayaker Paul Kuthe of the river-like currents, whirlpools, and rapids that tidal shifts can cause in the ocean. “Most can be ...

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Sea kayaking is a relaxing, peaceful pastime, right? Long, slender kayaks gliding serenely across mirror-calm water in blue sunshine? Yeah, right. "Further away from the rocks!" I shout to my friend ...

For a few months back in 1987, Ed Gillet was a global media sensation. With little money or supplies, no support crew and an off-the-shelf sea kayak, the 36-year-old San Diego adventurer paddled alone ...

Jon Hynes, 42, and Sean Cahill, 50, describe their experience sea kayaking the 950-mile perimeter of Ireland and documenting the experience with videographer Cian Walsh. For its rugged, mystical ...

One way to witness the beauty of Captiva is to get in the water and take a tour. Captiva Island is the northern sister island to Sanibel Island. The two islands connect via a small bridge crossing at ...