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Pyranha 12R Green Race

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat

Creek BoatsJonny Ortiz
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.
Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Creek BoatsJR Jennings
Level up your whitewater kayak and make it a more confident + aggressive boat with these outfitting upgrades
How to choose a sprayskirt

Find the Right Whitewater Spray Skirt

GearJulia Pershken
Picking a spray skirt doesn't need to be hard.
Things to Consider When Buying a Whitewater Kayak

Things to Consider When Buying a Whitewater Kayak

Creek BoatsJonny Ortiz
It can be hard to know how to buy your first or next whitewater kayak: what matters, what doesn't, and what you need to take into consideration before getting your feet wet. Our experts can help!

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Pyranha 12R Green Race

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat

Creek BoatsJonny Ortiz
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.
Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Creek BoatsJR Jennings
Level up your whitewater kayak and make it a more confident + aggressive boat with these outfitting upgrades
Smaller Shaft For Efficient Strokes

Smaller Shaft For Efficient Strokes

Product ReviewsTy Skoe
I’ve been using Werner Paddles since I started boating, so this review is not going to be about their quality or durability. The paddles speak for ...
8 Holiday Gifts For The Whitewater Kayaker In Your Life

8 Holiday Gifts For The Whitewater Kayaker In Your Life

Product ReviewsTy Skoe
1. Sweet Rocker Half Cut Helmet ($219.00) The go-to helmet of many of the world’s top paddlers, the Sweet Rocker makes an excellent Christmas gift...

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Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Quick Tips to Make Any Kayak Comfortable

Creek BoatsJR Jennings
Level up your whitewater kayak and make it a more confident + aggressive boat with these outfitting upgrades
How to choose a sprayskirt

Find the Right Whitewater Spray Skirt

GearJulia Pershken
Picking a spray skirt doesn't need to be hard.
Fall Boating

How to Safely Go Fall Boating (and Have a Blast!)

GearVictoria Ohegyi
Fall paddling is one of the best kept secrets. Learn our tips and tricks for getting out there this season.
11 Questions To Answer Before Your Overnight River Trip

11 Questions To Answer Before Your Overnight River Trip

Camping + KitchenVictoria Ohegyi
Looking to plan a sweet overnight river trip? Great call! Answer the following 11 questions using Google and your noggin' before you even get in the car to head to your river section destination.

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Kayak Grand Canyon

3 Days to Plan a 280 Mile Self-Support Kayak Trip

Camping + KitchenVictoria Ohegyi
On Friday, September 18th, two friends picked up a last-minute Grand Canyon permit. Their launch date? Three days later. Learn how they packed and planned for this self-support kayak trip through the Big Ditch.
How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker?

How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker?

Races + EventsBobby Kuepper
When you need the best equipment... Choose CKS. How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker? It’s a bit of a trick question as most airlin...