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Sunday, the place to be for kayak paddling, kayak instruction, kayak building, and all things kayak-related was the Isles of Capri — at least until the storm blew in.

The Paradise Coast Paddlers Club hosted their 5th Annual Kayak Festival on Sunday, at the Capri Fish House restaurant on Isles of Capri. Actually, most of the action took place behind the restaurant, on the strip of white sand beach overlooking Johnson’s Bay.

People came from all over Florida for the event, said festival chairman Craig Martin.

via Marco Eagle.

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Sneak an inflatable kayak and get a glimpse of the city no usually shown to tourists

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Kayak tour both a workout and a wonder

A good way to see Pittsburgh from another vantage point, and to get some exercise doing it, is to take a kayak tour of Pittsburgh. The Three Rivers Rowing Association is offering them on Thursday nights and Sunday mornings through Aug. 31.

The tours, which launch from the TRRA boathouse in Millvale, are free for members, $25 each for nonmembers. Reservations must be made in advance.

Two in kayak Channel crossing bid

Mike Humber and Travis Spencer, both of Broadstairs, Kent to embark on the crossing to France.
The crossing from St Margaret’s Bay to Cape Gris Nez was expected to take five to seven hours, Mike Humber said.

And he said the pair had been kayaking for a few years and had gradually increased the length of their journeys before deciding last year that they wanted to cross the Channel.

“We’ve been training over the winter and know we can do that sort of distance,” he said.

Around Florida in 19 days by kayak

A “Christian Science Monitor” journalist and his circumnavigation of the state.

local6.com – News – Kayaker Wrestles Large Sailfish
A man floating off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla., was caught on tape making the catch of a lifetime.

The man was videotaped wrestling with a large sailfish in an inflatable kayak a few weeks ago.

Amateur video showed the man reeling the sailfish to the boat. At one point, he stopped using his fishing line and grabbed the fish with his hands.

The video was shot by a man in a motor boat.

Inflatable kayaks are one category in the Kayaking market that is amazingly popular. Despite the fact that they offer (arguably) some of the least enjoyable paddling experiences out there.

This is the result of a rather normal evolution of the inflatable boats market. I remember an inflatable boat my father bought 30+ years ago. It was the usual roundy shape, rather hard to control and not very “seaworthy”. However, I recall countless hours of fun on it. The fact that it was pretty much unsinkable gave my folks the confidence they needed to let me go out to row.

Today’s exploding market of inflatable kayaks, reflects the natural evolution for the little inflatable fun boats we used to play with. They are far better to paddle and control and the element of safety is still there. As a kayak, perhaps they are too flexible to allow efficient paddling but as a whitewater craft or as an introduction to kayaking for new paddlers they are unequalled.

One category worth mention is the growing segment of
inflatable dive kayaks. These boats offer a versatile way to transport diver and equipment to a near shore dive location. The kayak doubles its purpose as transportation and floating flag holder for divers.

Inflatable kayaks also find followers in the discipline of Kayak fishing. The inflatables offer an excellent platform for the fishermen.

Other features like, transportability, ease of storage and high buoyancy make these boats something to seriously consider.

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More anglers turn to paddle power
More and more people are discovering the convenience and versatility of kayak fishing.

Stealth transportation that allows you to catch more fish and live a more rewarding experience.

Rutland Herald
Kayak slalom
The 10th Fiddlehead Canoe/Kayak Slalom, the fifth race of New England Slalom Series, is hosting the American Canoe Association New England Division Slalom Championships on Sunday on the Winooski River in East Montpelier.

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Kids get to experience “You Can Paddle Day”

An opportunity for all ages to try out any of the dozens of boats lining the river’s edge, the event meant that the river, often relatively deserted this time of year, was trafficked by paddle boats of every size.

Sponsored by Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe, the day also meant learning about safe boating and different techniques.