Entries filed under 'canoeing'

Popular Apps for Paddlers

Part 4 of our smartphone apps review: This time, handy apps for kayakers, rowers and canoeists. While you may get squeamish at the idea of your smartphone flirting with water, there are a number of apps eager to enhance your water play. Fortunately, there are also waterproof cases galore to help shelter your precious sidekick. Remember, these cases may not be able to prevent every sort of gadget-over-board disaster. And even with the "smartest" phone by your side, don't rely on it for anything ...

Posted by Francesca K on September 28, 2011 2:53 PM & Tagged Rowing, apps, canoeing, kayaking, paddling and smartphone | permalink | Comments



Paddle Demo Day: A Fun Way to Browse

Life is full of tough choices. What should I spend my REI dividend on? Ski season is over, so do I want to start a new activity, like paddling? Do I want a boat designed for day trips, touring or fishing? Add to these questions the warm sun, shimmering water, and a paddle in hand, and you have a recipe for indecision. I was lucky enough to be blissfully stuck on the fence at the recent REI Paddle Demo Day at Stan Sayres Memorial Park in Seattle. Why does REI hold these events? Well, it’s hard ...

Posted by Joel O on May 27, 2010 4:43 PM & Tagged SUP, canoeing, fishing kayak, huntington beach paddle demo, kayaking, paddle demo day, paddling, paddling trip, portland paddle demo, sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and touring kayak | permalink | Comments