Pro Tip: Neoprene Repair
While a hole in your favorite spray skirt, wetsuit, or neoprene item isn't the end of the world, it can be annoying. Even the smallest of holes in a spray...
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Owyhee Canyonlands Protection
Senator Ron Wyden is at it. Along with Senator Jeff Merkley, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act looks to protect over 1.1 million acres in Southeastern Oregon. This...
Pro Tip: Plastic Welding Your Kayak
A crack in your beloved kayak doesn't mean game over. Welding up a crack, or even a hole, is possible with the right tools. Before you start it is important...
Event: First Annual BoatSmith
River festivals can be tough to plan, organize, and execute. There are a ton of details from sponsors and vendors, shuttle logistics, and of course, there needs to be water...
River Permit Lotteries
Well it is now January and that means it is time to start planning some river trips for the up coming season. Many of the popular multi-day rivers trips of...
Dry Suit or Dry Top Gasket Replacement
Many folks use the warm months to enjoy paddling in a dry top, as well as send in their dry suits for pressure tests and gasket repairs. However, when a...
Gear Review: 2015 Jackson Fun
The Fun was Jackson Kayak's first whitewater boat to come out of the mold in 2004. After a handful up design changes, the 2015 Fun is here and ready to...
Pro Tip: Three Key Safety Knots for Paddlers
In the world of knots, there are lots. In fact there are so many that it is hard to know and remember what ones to tie, and when to use...
Pro Tip: Winter Boating
It is that time of year, short days, cold nights, and extra layers under the drysuit. Just because it is winter doesn't mean you have to put your paddling gear...
Gear Review: Astral Rassler
Astral has been putting some great water shoes out in recent years. The very popular
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