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Best Kids Kayak Paddles
Kids kayak paddles that are short, light and easy for small hands to turn. Our picks for first lessons, family lakes and growing young paddlers.
Best Launch Wheels for Kayaks
Launch wheels roll a loaded fishing kayak over sand and gravel. We compare scupper fit, tire types, axle strength, and how each handles soft ground.
Best Foam Block Kayak Carriers
Foam blocks carry a kayak on a bare roof when a full rack is overkill. We compare foam density, bar fit, strap kits, and how well each stays put.
Best Sit-On-Top Kayaks
Sit-on-top kayaks that stay steady, drain themselves and let you climb back aboard easily. Picks for beginners, warm water and casual coastal days.
Best Inflatable Kayaks
Inflatable kayaks that pack into a car boot and still track straight. Our picks for lakes, gentle rivers and paddlers with nowhere to store a hull.
Best Tandem Kayaks
Tandem kayaks that keep two paddlers in rhythm and trim. Our picks for couples, parent and child trips, and anyone sharing the work on longer days.
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All tips →How to Plan a Fall Foliage Paddling Trip
Autumn colours make for beautiful paddles, but water is colder and days are shorter. How to time peak foliage, dress for cold water and paddle safely in fall.
Why Your Sit-On-Top Kayak Has Water Inside and What to Do
Wet seats from scupper holes are normal, but water inside the hull is not. How to tell the difference, find leaks in hatches and fittings and keep dry.
How to Stop Back Pain and Numb Legs in a Kayak
Aching lower backs and tingling legs cut paddling trips short. How seat support, footrest position, posture and short breaks make kayaking more comfortable.
How to Stop Your Kayak Zigzagging
Zigzagging with every stroke is frustrating and tiring. How stroke technique, kayak design, wind, trim and skegs affect tracking and how to paddle straighter.