Only once in nearly 30 years of paddling have I found myself facing a familiar adage in real life. I couldn't help but chuckle when I realized my mistake while unloading my kayak at the put-in: I'd ...

Bending Branches Angler Plus is the best balance of weight, materials and construction at the best value. Werner’s Camano Bent Shaft cuts weight with full carbon construction and minimalist ferrule.

If you want to start a spirited conversation, just get a bunch of sea-kayak instructors together and steer them down the path of explaining the forward stroke. They will all agree that torso rotation ...

If it works for ski poles, why not canoe paddles? That’s the theory behind a new line of bamboo canoe paddles manufactured by Grass Sticks in Steamboat Springs, Colo. One grab of the shaft is all it ...

Earlier this week, at the London Olympics, the American team competed in the double canoe slalom. That’s when two men kneel inside a kayak and work together to navigate an obstacle course on ...

Whether you’re a waterfowl hunter, an angler, or both, you’ve likely pondered the canoe vs kayak question. Each watercraft has its merits, and they’re both excellent choices for traversing small ...