September 7, 2012
Why are kayak seats so uncomfortable? Because they’re made to fit the biggest a$$ around. Well no more. With the new Sweet Cheeks by Jackson Kayak, you can easily attach this pad, similar to a bean bag, with the Velcro straps and create a seat that fits your derriere. But it’s better than a bean […]
September 7, 2012
Coming October 27, 2012. The magically warm October waters of the Sea of Cortez are the perfect place to learn how to sea kayak. This week long adventure hosted by the folks at Adventure Women includes not only the round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Baja but also your accommodations, transfers, meals, excursions, kayaking gear […]
July 19, 2012
Tide graph data on your wristwatch… and it’s cute too. That’s the paradox of being a TrialblazerGirl: capable and stylish. The new Baby-G BLX102-2B watch is for girls who get out there in the ocean and need to know what’s up with the tides. Whether you’re surfing, snorkeling or just wading around, the tide graph data […]
July 12, 2012
Did they build a better paddle? The Gullwing Kayak Paddles are bringing innovation to that simple task of paddling that can become so tiring on long voyages. With it’s angled and changeable blades that cut just below the water surface, lightweight aluminum construction and bowed handle along with its overall ergonomic design, the Gullwing is […]
July 12, 2012
Coming August 11, 2012. This 2-day Women’s Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Clinic in Asheville, North Carolina by Girls at Play takes you away for a weekend on the Green and the French Broad Rivers. It not only introduces you to the sport, but it’s also designed to make sure you also have fun and meet new friends. […]
June 8, 2012
Kayak + Backpack = BACKYAK. Yep, you read that right. Klepper’s new BACKYAK consists of two large backpacks that carry all of the parts to assemble a kayak. Okay, soak that in for a moment. Now it turns out you can also assemble those pieces alternatively into 5 different configurations: that 2-person kayak or two […]
June 8, 2012
Are you scrambling for your water bottle as it rolls around the hull of your kayak? If only they made cup holders for kayaks and canoes. Wait, now the folks at Cascade Creek have created the Yakuzzi which does exactly that. It keeps your drink, up to a 20oz bottle, secure and close by. That’s […]
May 21, 2012
Dreamed of voyaging the oceans of the world… by rowing? Jill Fredston has more than twenty thousand miles of ocean rowing, including across the shorelines of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Norway. Like those adventures on the great trails, Jill and her husband have “sea-trekked” through hurricane-force winds, ice fields and fended off grizzlies, polar bears […]
May 15, 2012
Tired of reaching into your pocket to figure out what direction you’re headed… especially when navigating the inlets around waterways like Puget Sound? Brunton has come out with their Model 58 Kayak Compass which is not only waterproof but also built specifically to strap on to your sea kayak with elastic cords. It’s easy to […]