When I was 16, I started my first season as a safety kayaker for whitewater rafting trips. Each trip I crammed myself into my snug-fitting whitewater kayak, spending hours a day in the uncomfortable, ...

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Once upon a time, hoisting a cumbersome kayak or canoe onto the roof of your car was the only way to log laps on the water. While those traditional watercrafts are still a top choice for experienced ...

Never go out on the water without a personal flotation device (PFD), helmet, and sports sandals or tennis shoes. Your guide will school you on how to ride the rapids sans boat: Float on your back feet ...

There’s no question that kayaking is a fantastic way to exercise while getting back to nature and the great outdoors. Not a lot beats a day on the water, whether it’s to relax, swim, catch fish or get ...

Montgomery Whitewater is hosting Run Paddle Run, a 5K race including kayaking and running, on July 19. The race is open to participants aged 13 and up, with registration costing $35 and limited to 32 ...

Inflatable kayaks are a great way to get out on the water, whether you’re fishing a local pond, touring a tranquil bay, or splashing your way through whitewater. Stable, sleek and, above all, fun, ...