Investing in a Kayak? Be Sure It Has This Safety Feature

This article was produced in partnership with the Water Sports Foundation When shopping around for a recreational kayak, most people spring for the affordable buy. As long as it floats, right? Wrong. Inexperienced recreationists might not realize there’s a key difference between legit vessels and bargain finds: bulkheads. Drowning is an omnipresent risk when recreating … Read more

The 11 Best Pedal Kayaks of 2022

Pedal kayaks have exploded in popularity over the past several years, but this hands-free technology isn’t anything new. Hobie launched the pedal kayak movement in 1997 with the release of its Mirage Drive pedal kayak. The idea was to improve on a regular kayak by making it hands-free: Instead of using a paddle, you use … Read more

Take Paddling Safety Seriously This Summer: Learn the Ropes Before Hitting the Water

This article was produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Taking out a canoe or kayak for some summertime fun doesn’t seem like an inherently dangerous activity—it’s not something where the stakes are apparent, like rock climbing, sky diving, or even piloting a power … Read more