I’ve spent a lot of time virtually exploring the outdoors on Google Maps. A lot. A large part of that time has been my never-ending search for new lakes and rivers to paddle. So, how do you find lakes on Google Maps? Finding lakes simply … Read more
While I’ve got nothing against paddling on the most popular lakes and rivers, most of my favorite experiences come from the less-paddled rivers and lakes. Finding those rivers and lakes has become much easier in the 21st century, thanks to great tools like Google Earth. … Read more
Paddling in an inflatable kayak on a body of water seems like a pretty simple pursuit. But that is just the end result or product. What shouldn’t be overlooked is the process, from steps taken each outing to overall growth in knowledge and experience paddling … Read more
They say that much of life comes down to having the right friends. Usually, this comes down to two things: having a boat friend and a truck friend. Ironically, the realities of owning a boat mean that these two friends are almost always one and … Read more
There is a reason kayaks and canoes are typically paddled with two arms and not one. It’s just so much easier that way. Maybe if you only needed to perform strokes on only one side instead of both, it might seem more sensible. But even … Read more
The quality-cost relationship question is one that comes up often in life. And the answer, like with a car or cell phone, is a mixture between the actual quality to the product and what the person is looking to get out of it in use. … Read more
My wife and I see eye to eye on many things but we’ve had a long-running joke about a certain habit of mine: reading the comments on YouTube videos. I have to admit, while I continue to check out the comments, the simple truth is … Read more
Fishing from inflatable kayaks is very much a thing, just as it is for inflatable boats and hard shell kayaks. But to the average newcomer, there are questions and concerns that stick out. Fortunately, these same areas are met in inflatable kayak material design and … Read more
Inflatable kayaks can offer both comparable experiences to other watercraft, and unique experiences of their own for paddlers. As a result, there are many reasons to buy and start paddling in an inflatable kayak. Listed below are reasons I initially purchased an inflatable kayak, with … Read more
The Sea Eagle 330 inflatable kayak, other known as SE330, is a sport kayak designed for two paddlers. Sea Eagle, and specifically this model, are popular inflatable kayak choices, offering a plethora of paddling experiences. As a recent buyer of one, here is a review … Read more