Canoes and Kayaks Information

Flatwater Kayaks
Flatwater kayaking is easier and better to learn than any other type of kayaking.

Flatwater kayaking is the type of kayaking that you should start with if you’re new to the activity. Flatwater kayaking can take place on almost any body of water so long as it is is an area that is sheltered form the wind and any major waves. This is also the safest type of kayaking since it generally only takes place during calm conditions when there are no major obstacles to make kayaking difficult.

Flatwater kayaking is the type of kayaking that you should start with if you’re new to the activity. Flatwater kayaking can take place on almost any body of water so long as it is is an area that is sheltered form the wind and any major waves. This is also the safest type of kayaking since it generally only takes place during calm conditions when there are no major obstacles to make kayaking difficult.

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Buying a New Kayak
Comfort is the most important thing you should consider if you are buying a new kayak.

If you re thinking about buying a new kayak, there are a few things that you should definitely consider before you go out and actually spend the money. The first thing you should figure out is whether or not you know what you re getting into. If you ve only ever used rental kayaks, then you might want to buy a kayak that is similar to the kinds that you ve used in the past.

The first thing you should con …
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Drownings raise boating safety questions
Detroit News - Drownings raise boating safety questions jury system too costly to continue Copy

MARKS, ROBERTA R. BOBBIE, 64, of Ozona
St. Petersburg Times - She had a pilot’s license and enjoyed golfing and boating. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Ken; two sons, Ken

Fishing Forecast: Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Virginian Pilot - Norfolk, VA 23510 Weather: - Boating and beach report for the coast - Current conditions and forecast for Hampton Roads

Limits sought on speed of boats 
Roanoke Times - Oct 24 10:45 PM
MONETA — The Smith Mountain Lake Water Safety Task Force on Monday voted in favor of recommending a 55 mph daytime speed limit for boats and personal watercraft on the lake and a 25 mph nighttime limit.Save to My Web

Coon Creek exempted from new state anti-pollution rules 
Moberly Monitor-Index - 24 minutes ago
Coon Creek, just east of Moberly, will be exempted from new statewide anti-pollution rules according to a recent decision by the Missouri Clean Water Commission. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must still approve the decision, however.Save to My Web

Despite traffic, crashes rare
kayaker who volunteers at a free kayak program run by the Downtown Boathouse in lower Manhattan, estimates he has seen thousands of people go out on the water. “Collisions are not