Pictured: Seaward Pura SR-120, a 12-foot, thermoformed recreation kayak in recycled ABS plastic. ($1,595; 42 lbs; seawardkayaks.com) 1. Styles – Touring kayaks come in three main types: sit-on-tops, ...

Sea kayaking with Ketchikan Kayak Company can be a great addition to your time in Southeast Alaska. Whether you're visiting ...

Best Sit-On-Top Kayak THE GIST: Because they’re stable, easy to paddle, and less expensive than decked boats, sit-on-tops (SOTs) are ideal for recreational paddling. BEST FOR: Cruising, fishing, and ...

Sea kayaking heads into unknown waters as Johnson Outdoors discontinues Necky, Eddyline sells to employee management team and startups look to the crowd. An Eddyline kayaker tours into unknown waters ...

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scurvy: Most will carry a hundred pounds of camping equipment or more, thus accommodating such luxuries as fresh food, a full-length sleeping pad, and a tent you can tango in. While there’s little ...

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Left to right, A kayaker approaches Little Whaleboat Island in Casco Bay. A paddler hauls his kayak ashore Little Whaleboat Island at low tide. A hiker begins an exploration of the eastern shore of ...