Having Fun in Rubber - A kayakers take on rafting
Posted by WCK Team Paddler: Ryan Bayes on 2017 Mar 24th
Being
a whitewater kayaker for years I always thought of rafts as slow and clumsy - nothing I wanted anything do with. When we brought in some NRS Rafts last year I decided I better take it out at le
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First Thought - Sweet Drysuit
Posted by Dave Prothero on 2017 Mar 21st
I picked up the drysuit in mid December of 2016. Over the last 3 months paddling on the rivers of Vancouver Island, it has been put to the test. - The material feels very reliable and durable. Wi
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 2 of 8 - Using J-Cradles
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCk Staff) on 2017 Feb 3rd
J-Cradles – use with touring and recreational kayaksPros- Prevent warping damage on plastic
kayaks.- Allows you to get more boats on
one rack.Cons- Not a great option if you need clearance
to
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 1 of 8
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Jan 20th
Getting your
Canoe, Kayak or SUP to the water is an integral part of paddling. Unless you
own an inflatable or folding boat that you can fit in the trunk you will need
to invest in some transportat
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Paddling Destination: Vedder River, Chilliwack, BC
Posted by Ryan Bayes - WCK Staff on 2016 Nov 29th
The Vedder River in Chilliwack BC is world famous for its year round fishing. Being just 5 minutes from my door it also makes for a great paddling destination. The Vedder River is often passed over by
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