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. With approximately 30days in the suit, it has very little wear.- Hiking into the rivers through snow and that ever present BC bush it has kept me warm and dry!- The blue colour, which i am loving, has r
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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 get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof. Folding cradles are available
for when you leave the cradles on the roof and are not transporting kayaks.- More difficult to load by
yourself.How to us
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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
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