Canoe vs. Kayak: Which One Is Right for You?
Posted by Guest Author on 2025 Mar 1st
When first entering the world of paddle sports there are a huge number of options to consider. First and foremost, what kind of watercraft should you choose? While canoes and kayaks can be excellent options for exploring the water, they each have their unique strengths. In this article we'll be discussing what might make one better suited than the other.
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WCK's Top 10 Tips for Winter Boat Storage
Posted by Truman Proudfoot on 2019 Nov 7th
It’s that time of
year again, people putting away their paddles and pulling out their skis.
There’s still lots of paddling to do, and plenty to be mindful of if you're
putting away your gear for the season...Check out WCK’s Top 10 Tips for Winter Boat
Storage:
Don’t
store under house eaves-- canoes and kayaks can be damaged by the weight of
falling snow and ice!Use
cockpit covers to keep y
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 5 of 8 - Using Foam Blocks with No Roof Rack
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Oct 14th
Foam Blocks–Different varieties available
for both canoes, kayaks and SUP’s. No
roof rack requiredPros-Affordable-Easy to use-Require no installation and no
base roof rack although they can be used on a rack as well to provide
cushioning and cradling (If using with a roof rack follow instructions on using
kayak cradles above)-Low profile clearance for
entering a garageCons-Boats are Harder
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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 transportation equipment. Sometimes the most dangerous part of paddling is getting you and your boat to the water in one piece. We've all seen vehicles on the road where the drivers load has shifted and is dangerou
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