This is a guest post by Ben Slow. Ben lives and works on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. He owns a guided expedition company that offers inflatable kayak tours, fishing expeditions and guided hiking tours. More information on Ometepe Island and Ben's …
The Inflatable Kayak Mattress Push-Through Tent
Nigel from the UK was nice enough to share his brilliant idea on how to transform his inflatable kayak into a mattress/tent for overnight kayaking trips. I thought his idea was worth sharing and would be useful for anyone doing solo overnight …
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Practical Advice for New Paddlers
Are you heading out for your first day of kayaking? Before hitting the water and just winging it, there are a few practical things to know first that will greatly help to make the experience positive and fun. Below are 5 tips for new kayakers to …
Fiberglass and Inflatable Kayak Differences
If you have kayaked before in a regular plastic or fiberglass kayak and are now considering purchasing an inflatable kayak you may be wondering how they measure up. If you have never kayaked before at all you might wonder what is the difference …
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The Flyak – A Flying Kayak
Not sure if many people have already heard of it but I thought it was so cool, I had to share it with all of you. The Flyak, as I have recently learned, is a kayak with hydrofoils. Not being completely familiar with hydrofoils, I looked it up and …
Kayak Fishing Safety and First Aid
It is important for all kayak anglers to take safety and first aid seriously. Being out on the water leaves you vulnerable to the elements as well as to motorboats and mishaps. Being prepared when you go out to fish can allow you to focus on what …