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Category Archives: Kayaking
Surfing and Paddle Boarding on Okaloosa Island
Surfing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the Florida panhandle but the Emerald Coast does have a healthy surfing community. Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach is one of the local surfing … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations, Kayaking, SUP
Tagged destin, fort walton beach, Okaloosa, pensacola, stand up paddle boarding, SUP, surfing
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How to Prevent Your Kayak, Canoe or SUP From Being Stolen
Paddle sports has become increasingly more popular over the last decade as evidenced by the growing sales figures of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, some of which sell for thousands of dollars for some higher-end models. To complicate matters … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged cable locks, canoes, kayaks, locking lasso, stand up paddle boards, SUP, theft prevention, thule racks, yakima racks
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Kayaking With Confidence: How to Handle a Capsize
Kayaks and canoes are similar in concept yet different enough to cause concerns for many first-time kayakers. The most common question asked by newcomers to the sport is, “What happens if I capsize?” With a capsized canoe the paddler … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged canoeing, capsize, kayak re-entry, kayaking, self-rescue, swift water rescue
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Stand-up Paddle Boarding for the Beginner
Stand-up paddle boarding, also know as SUP or SUPing, has become increasingly popular in recent years and more people can be found out on the waters enjoying this upward trending sport. Whether its at the beach, on a lake, … Continue reading
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Kayaking on the Upper Chipola River at Florida Caverns State Park
The upper Chipola River is an easy out-and-back paddle beginning at the Chipola River Sink boat ramp within Florida Caverns State Park near Marianna. The river’s name comes from the Choctaw Indian language and translates as “sweet water,” and … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing, Kayaking
Tagged canoeing, Chipola River, florida, Florida Caverns, florida springs, kayaking, marianna, paddling
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