Tag Archives: kayak safety

More About Paddling Trips in the W Kayak, by Norma Cavello – Connecticut Kayaker

Norma is a seasoned kayaker, who has already contributed a kayak review of her 2004 W300. I have many kayaks, and use all of them for different times and depending on who I’ll be paddling with. I have gotten to … Continue reading

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Is An Uncomfortable Kayak Safe For Paddling And Fishing?

Since this question is an important one, I’ve decided to post this kayak fishing and paddling safety article on our main blog. Thousands of kayak anglers are risking paddling and fishing accidents because of their kayaks’ poor ergonomics. The hazards … Continue reading

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When Does an Uncomfortable Kayak Become a Potentially Hazardous One?

Safety and ergonomics are closely linked in many products we use, including kayaks. Here’s a new article discussing the issue of kayak fishing safety from a comfort perspective, that is comfort being a factor in your paddling and fishing safety: … Continue reading

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Reentering W500 Kayak From Deep Water – Tim Kerr, NY (Movie)

Tim Kerr, a W kayak paddler from Buffalo, New York, contributed this movie that shows him practicing deep water reentry with his W500, on the Niagara River, in upstate New York. Tim is a member of the local kayaking club, … Continue reading

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Kayak Fishing With Waders On – Yes Or No?

The obvious answer is “No!”. As a rule, fishing kayaks and waders are mutually exclusive, unless you’re kayak fishing in a small, very shallow body of water that has a non-muddy bottom that you can easily stride in. Waders make … Continue reading

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