SHARE:  Want to spend more time on the water but don’t have space to store an entire boat/roof racks for your car/energy to drag a boat into the woods to your favorite lake? Just us?  An inflatable stand up paddle board, kayak or river raft is the perfect way to take your boat with you everywhere—whether you’re a digital nomad living the #vanlife or taking a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. We’ve asked the team what their favorite inflatable boards, kayaks and river rafts are for every adventure… …and they did not hold back. Here’s our epic Explorer Chick list of the best infl ..read more

Mike Iaconelli takes us through a detailed video on how he dresses for his cold winter kayak fishing sessions. When it’s cold outside and you want to have long days on the water, it is important to know what to equip yourself properly. https://www.paddleworld.com/how-to-dress-for-winter-kayak-fishing ..read more

One of the most common questions we receive at Angle Oar is, “What’s the best way to get in and out of a kayak when you have (fill in the blank)? The “blank” is usually some combination of an adjective and a body part or parts, for example, bad knees, weak arms, a herniated disc, recent hip replacement surgery, arthritic hands, etc. In our effort to assemble a set of responses to these questions, we asked members from two of the largest online kayaking communities what they do in these situations. We heard from hundreds of paddlers from the Senior Kayakers Group 55+ and the Church of the Doub ..read more

For South Floridians, kayaking is an activity that many have participated in at least once, but few can say they’ve done it under a full moon. The Virginia Key Outdoor Center has been offering a full moon kayak tour once a month for the last seven years. The tour launches you off into the lagoon near the center and depending on how large the group is, there can be a few guides to lead the group on the journey. The tour welcomes kayakers of all levels, including first-timers to the activity. Stay informed about local news and weather during the hurricane season. Get the NBC 6 South Florida ap ..read more

Why do you need outdoor exercise? Will an outdoor workout provide not only physical health benefits, but mental health benefits as well? The short answer is yes. A few years back, the hubby, myself and family met up in Panama City Beach for the hubby’s 60th birthday. We always have so much fun when we visit PCB and this trip was no exception. Neither of us are much for parties these days. Been there, done a lot of that when we were younger. Now we both prefer good company in an awesome outdoor location like Panama City Beach. It’s not only my number one beach choice but his as well. It’s been ..read more

Fall is the perfect time to paddle. As the temperatures cool there are no bugs and the lakes become less crowded. Plus you can catch some of our beautiful fall colours! But fall weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too late, failing to respect weather conditions, or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky — it’s downright dangerous. We chatted with Paul Smith, Superintendent of Kawartha Highlands Signature Site, to get some top do’s and don’ts for fall paddling safety: 1. Don’t skimp on the planning Check the forecast, study your route, and don’t hesitate to call the pa ..read more

Can You Go Fishing in an Inflatable Kayak and Actually Catch Fish? Inflatable kayaks are easy to transport and set up, and they’re perfect for fishing in areas which are remote. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting way to fish, consider giving inflatable kayak fishing a try! Bank Fishing vs. Fishing from a Kayak Fishing has always been a popular activity among outdoors enthusiasts. And over the years, kayaks have become increasingly popular as fishing vessels. There are now many different types and styles of fishing kayaks on the market, from small and lightweight inflatable kayaks to l ..read more

Selecting The Best Inflatable Fishing Kayak One of the prime reasons we kayak anglers use traditional plastic kayaks for our fishing trips is because they are lightweight, very easy to transport, easy to load and unload, and are stable, maneuverable casting platforms. So, why don’t we think about taking the fine qualities of regular plastic kayaks and ramping them up even more with an inflatable fishing kayak? We’re talk a kayak that can be loaded into a bag and checked in at an airport for a plane trip. One that can be backpacked to water where there’s absolutely no road access at all. A fish ..read more

Follow Andy Kettlewell from the Pistyll Productions crew on a smash and grab trip in Mexico this past December! The post Mexico Creeking Smash and Grab 2020 appeared first on Kayak Session Magazine. Mexico Creeking Smash and Grab 2020 ..read more