When paddling in a local creek or river, you may never encounter any large boats or other traffic. But for those of us that paddle in busy channels, near river mouths or on flatwater lakes, it is important to know your paddling environment. For more on the specific environment and what to look for, click […]
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Before you grab your kayak and jump in the the nearest pond or creek, you need to make sure that you understand the conditions of the area you plan to float. If you are venturing into a new waterway, make sure you scout first. Click here to read more about the importance of scouting. Even if
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Special Bonus Video for today: River Rangers Rando, Dutch, Burn and Kiwi lead volunteers down Kokosing River from Millwood Bridge to clear two dangerous hazards.
2018 Kokosing River Hazard with Volunteers Read More »
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for its not the same river and he’s not the same man. – Heraclitus My favorite quote and I express it often around my peers. Heraclitus was a Greek philosopher, famous for his argument that change is constant and everything in the world is always changing. The quote
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Inspired by recent events, I felt compelled to mention the importance of properly tying down your boats before leaving on your next adventure. We will post on how to properly load and secure your boat in another article. The Setup So while I was waiting for the street to close for an Independence Day Parade,
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When to float and when to stay home. Today I want to share with you some basic considerations before setting out on your next paddle adventure. It is so commonplace for us to check our phones for the weather. You would think that checking the weather would be second nature before going paddling, but too
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