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Category Archives: Tips & Techniques
Understanding Why Alligators Attack
Alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, have a long-running reputation for being unforgiving man-eaters, and while it’s true that people have fallen victim to these prehistoric reptiles over the years, not all of these attacks can be attributed to an alligator specifically … Continue reading
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Tagged alligator attacks, florida, gators, man eaters, predators, reptiles
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Do-It-Yourself Camera Float for all Watersports
This short guide will demonstrate how to make an inexpensive camera float for your waterproof camera. Yes, there are $6 – $20 floats out there, but this float works just as well as the expensive ones. First, obtain a … Continue reading
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Tagged camera float, canoeing, kayaking, protecting your camera, waterproof camera, waterproofing your camera
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Tips for Tackling Your Bucket List
Having a bucket list, that list of fun things to do before you cross over to the other side, is something that, oddly enough, some people never get around to doing. The reasons can range from not having enough … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, bucket list, dream vacation, once-in-a-lifetime, solo adventures, solo vacations, thirst for adventure, trip of a lifetime
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Beginner’s Guide to Kayaking, Capsizing and Paddling
One of the most common fears of first-time kayakers is that they’re afraid they’ll capsize or get stuck inside of the kayak. What most don’t realize is that the vast majority of modern kayaks are very stable and much … Continue reading
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Tagged beginners, kayaking, learn how to kayak, learn how to paddle, what to do in a capsize
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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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