IN THE STORE When trying on a kayak for size, remember that slightly loose is better than too tight—you can always add more padding to the cockpit. Be sure to check the manufacturer’s suggested weight ...

From lightweight packrafts that weigh less than some tents to whitewater rigs that can take on the gnarliest rapids, there are hundreds of different types of boats on the market these days. Last year, ...

“You want to Rochambeau on it?” My paddling partner and I were scouting the first of the S-Bend rapids on Washington’s Skagit River, and while not the rowdiest water, my kayak was full to the brim ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Inflatable kayaks are a great way to get out on the water, whether you’re fishing a local pond, touring a ...

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, ...

Dave Meyers, left, with Montana Kayak Academy, gives a lesson to Daily Inter Lake reporter Adrian Knowler at the Teakettle Fishing Access in Columbia Falls on Wednesday, July 19. (Casey Kreider/Daily ...

There are few better ways to get out and explore lakes, rivers and oceans than in a kayak. Depending on the style of boat, paddling can be relaxing, exhilarating, a means of transport or a way to work ...

Warm weather means more time for watersports but it also means you need to know the best places to buy a kayak if you don’t already own one. Kayaking is a rewarding and versatile hobby that almost ...