American Paddler: Kayak Reviews, Tips, Guides and More - Kayak Reviews, Tips, Guides and More

Introduction When it comes to a youngster’s newfound love of paddling, the best kayak for kids is not only one that’s safe, stable and affordable — it’s also one your child will love. There are lots of great reasons to encourage your…

Introduction Motorized kayaks are, without a doubt, the newest frontier in recreational watercraft development. Since the popularization of the fishing kayak, anglers and other serious paddlers have schemed, plotted and planned ways to…

Introduction The best life jacket for kayaking is the one you’ll wear. And the same is true whether you’re paddling, sailing, swimming, fishing or boating. The excuses are almost endless: “It’s too hot outside.” “They’re not stylish.”…

Towering skylines, hidden lagoons and serene inland reservoirs — when it comes to kayaking in Chicago, the Windy City might just be a paddler’s paradise. Oh, and did we mention it sits on a Great Lake, too? America’s third-largest…

If you’re from the Motor City, you know the drill — it’s “Detroit vs. Everybody.” Long left for dead as an afterthought of America’s industrial revolution, today’s Detroit is writing a different story. In the past five years, Detroit has…

One of the best parts about owning a kayak is getting to explore places you never thought possible. One of the worst parts — if you don’t own a good kayak navigation GPS system — is not knowing how to get back out. In the days of LTE and…