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Kayaking DVDs
Recreational Kayaking DVD - The Essential Skills and Safety
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 10/15/2008)
List Price: $19.95
Recreational Kayaking provides new and developing paddlers with the skills and knowledge necessary to comfortably and safely enjoy kayaking. Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this DVD is a must-have for every kayaker.
Release Date: 02/01/2007
Links
- Redfish Custom Kayak & Canoe Co.
- Designer, and builder of wood strip sea kayaks, and canoes. Offers finished sea kayaks, or plans for home builders.
- Point65°N
- Sea kayaks from Sweden. View models, and find retailers, as well as tips, and kayaking news.
- Tsunami Kayaks
- California based manufacturer of strong, stable, sea kayaks.
- Xstream Line
- Makes kayaks and paddles. Retail store also carries windsurf and kitesurf equipment and offers lessons. Includes equipment photos, specifications, prices, and related links. Located in Wilmington, California.
- Custom Inflatables
- Maker of solo and tandem inflatable kayaks, located in West Virginia, USA. Site includes a message board.
- Eddyline Kayaks
- Washington state boat maker with a historical emphasis on sea kayaks. Builds kayaks using an atypical thermoforming process in addition to traditional composite layups.
- KY'OE Watersports
- Maker of a composite two-seat open-cockpit kayak. Located in British Columbia, Canada.
- Necky Kayaks
- Manufacturer of sea and whitewater kayaks. Product descriptions, articles, dealer locator, and pro-team bios. Located in Washington state.
- Perception Kayaks USA
- Manufacturer of whitewater, touring, sport, and recreational kayaks and accessories. Community forums, event listings and USA dealer locator.
- Wave Sport Kayaks
- Manufactures whitewater kayaks and paddling accessories. Find dealers worldwide. Lifestyle section updated monthly. Includes information on pro-team rodeo results. Located in Trinity, NC.
- Ocean Kayak
- Originator of the world's most popular sit-on-top kayaks. Includes product support, dealer locator and featured destination section. Order accessories on-line and request a catalogue.
- Seaward Kayaks
- Manufactures fiberglass and kevlar kayaks. Interactive custom color selector shows variety of options. Canada.
- Hurricane Aqua Sports
- Manufacturer of touring, recreational, and sit-on-top kayaks. Uses unique Trylon construction for all models. Includes dealer contact information. Located in Warsaw, North Carolina.
- Joy Sports Co, Ltd.
- Manufacturer of Feel Free sit-on-top and recreational kayaks. Located in Thailand; content available in Thai and English.
- Rainbow Kayaks
- Italian manufacturer of touring and whitewater kayaks.
- Nimbus
- Canadian manufacturer specializing in fiberglass and kevlar ocean touring kayaks and paddles. Dealer listings. Sells demo models.
- Northwest Kayaks
- Manufacturer of sea kayaks in Redmond, Washington. Includes dealer locator, owner registration and downloadable brochures.
- Heritage Kayaks
- Manufacturer of recreational and sit-on-top kayaks. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island.
- Current Designs
- Canadian maker of rotomolded and composite boats with an emphasis on sea kayaks. Located British Columbia.
- Wilderness Systems Kayaks
- Maker of touring, recreational, surf and sit-on-top kayaks featuring a unique 3-way adjustable seat system. Located in North Carolina, USA.
- Perception Kayaking New Zealand
- Manufacturer of all types of kayaks, clothing and accessories. Includes New Zealand dealer listing, community and team information.
- Toquenatch Creek
- Custom builder of high performance, cedarstrip, lightweight sea kayaks. Includes photos of completed craft and work in progress. Provides information about services provided and contact. Located in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
- Voodoo Kayaks Inc.
- Manufacturers of Riot whitewater, Sun touring and Azul sea kayaks. Includes company information, product specifications, news, and dealer locator.
- Nigel Dennis Kayaks
- UK Manufacturer of sea kayaks. International dealers, product descriptions, classes,and care and maintenance information.
- P&H Sea Kayaks
- Manufacturer of touring-class sea kayaks. Offers both polyethylene and composite construction. Located in the UK.
- Liquid Logic Kayaks
- Manufacturer of whitewater playboats and 'trekreational' kayaks. Site features discussion forums. Located in North Carolina, USA.
- Eskimo Kayaks
- Manufactures whitewater kayaks using a unique blow-molding process. Located in Germany; content available in English and German.
- Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks
- Maker of solo and tandem inflatable kayaks. Located in California, USA.
- Innovex Kayaks
- Manufacturer of transparent-bottomed recreational kayaks.
- Pathfinder Kayaks
- Canadian manufacturer of fiberglass sea kayaks. Also offers kayak rentals for ocean touring near Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Hillman Kayaks
- Custom handmade wooden kayaks for sale for calm water use.
- Mirage Sea Kayaks
- Mirage Sea Kayaks built with in flow-on rudder system, adjustable foot pedals, and electronic bilge pump.
- Viking Kayaks
- Provides pictures and descriptions of their kayaks. Gives contact information, a list of dealers, transport and care information, and FAQ.
- X-treme Equipment
- Provides photos and specifications for PFD's and accessories including throw and gear bags.
- Leading Edge Kayaks
- Makes and design handcrafted and customized Kayaks for recreational use. Canada.
- Atlantis Kayaks, Inc.
- Canadian manufacturer of composite kayaks.
- Pacific Tailboats
- Pedal-powered boats and propulsion units that swim like a fish.
- Clear Blue Hawaii
- Manufacturer of high-end transparent Kayaks and Kayak accessories.
- Knysna Racing Kayaks
- Manufacturer of kayaks, canoes, paddles and accessories. South Africa.
- Loki Kayaks
- Carbon fiber touring kayaks with smart track rudder systems. Canada.
- Ozflyte Surfcraft
- Australian manufacturer of surf skis and sea kayaks.
- 3 Dolphin Kayaks
- Cedar strip kayak manufacturer.
- Kayak Centre
- Manufacturer of glass fiber and composite kayaks. South Africa.
- Wavedance Kayaks Pty Ltd
- Manufactures open top polyethylene and plastic kayaks. Victoria, Australia.
Great Stuff
The Complete Whitewater Rafter
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/15/2008)
The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/15/2008)
The Complete Sea Kayak Touring
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Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/15/2008)
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Whitewater Kayaking with Ken Whiting DVD
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 10/15/2008)
TWITCH V-kayak
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 10/15/2008)
Sea Kayaking Ultimate Guide
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Staying Alive from the producers of TWITCH kayak videos
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Sports
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Club Kayak - Portal to paddling information and resources.
The Folding Kayak Pages - Description, and links to dealers, makers and folding kayak enthusiasts worldwide. Includes news, book reviews, photos and plans for building and modifying.
GoKayaking.com - Community devoted to enthusiasts features news, free classifieds, discussion forums, manufacturers, tours, schools and clubs.
Kayak Fishing Stuff - Articles, message boards, and product information for those who enjoy using a kayak as their base for fishing.
Kayak Forum - Allows users to discuss various aspects of sea kayaks and kayaking.
Kayak Magazine - Published five times per year, devoting its content to the extreme paddling community with articles and photos.
Kayak Sportfishing - Photographs, message boards, product reviews, fishing tips, guide services, rigged kayaks, recipes, and fish reports.
Kayak the World - Provides history, an introduction to the sport, gear tips and resources, FAQs, and information about worldwide kayaking trips.
Kayaking Forum Australia - An open forum on with photo gallery and stories, operating independently from commercial concerns.
Kayaking Semanchuks - Trip reports of kayaking adventures by the Semanchuk family.
KayakingToday - Stories, news, and experiences submitted by paddlers.
CafePress.com is a popular design-it-yourself network online. Pick from over 22 million original designs on tons of customizable products--tote bags and t-shirts and mousepads and more!
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Sports
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Craig's Wildwater Pages - Provides maps, trip and river reports, and boats and equipment for sale. Also offers information on expeditions, knots for paddlers, and a river checklist.
Irish Kayaking Expedition to Pakistan - Photos from a 2001 Irish kayaking expedition to northern Pakistan.
Jackson Kayak - Official site of world-champion professional whitewater kayaker Eric Jackson offers kayaking news, techniques, stories, photos, videos, and products.
Kayaking on the Edge - Whitewater Kayak instructional picture galleries, class information and links.
Kayakmind.com - An online kayaking magazine with news, forums, and river reviews. Upcoming events as well as event results are also covered.
Kelly Squirt Boating Page - Provides trip reports, information, and a collection of kayak and squirt boat video clips.
Riverkore Online Kayaking Portal - Includes image galleries, online coverage, and technique workshops.
SteepCreeks.com - Devoted to the world of creekboating, with photo galleries, boat designs, safety information, and paddler memorials.
Te Awamutu Kayakers New Zealand - Offering photos of whitewater in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region.
TEAMadara - Features information on Greek rivers, photo galleries and community news.
Waverly's Kayak and Fishing Page - Personal page with pictures of friends and whitewater.
Whitewater Solo Cats - An introduction to whitewater inflatable kayaking in Solo or Paddle Cats. Photos and links to outfitters.
The Willerup Brothers - Whitewater kayaking pictures and trip reports.
xackers.net - Offering whitewater and freestyle rodeo kayaking video clips, trip reports, and links.
Find products that speak to you, or create your own products to sell for profit or fun.
Craig's Wildwater Pages - Provides maps, trip and river reports, and boats and equipment for sale. Also offers information on expeditions, knots for paddlers, and a river checklist.
Irish Kayaking Expedition to Pakistan - Photos from a 2001 Irish kayaking expedition to northern Pakistan.
Jackson Kayak - Official site of world-champion professional whitewater kayaker Eric Jackson offers kayaking news, techniques, stories, photos, videos, and products.
Kayaking on the Edge - Whitewater Kayak instructional picture galleries, class information and links.
Kayakmind.com - An online kayaking magazine with news, forums, and river reviews. Upcoming events as well as event results are also covered.
Kelly Squirt Boating Page - Provides trip reports, information, and a collection of kayak and squirt boat video clips.
Riverkore Online Kayaking Portal - Includes image galleries, online coverage, and technique workshops.
SteepCreeks.com - Devoted to the world of creekboating, with photo galleries, boat designs, safety information, and paddler memorials.
Te Awamutu Kayakers New Zealand - Offering photos of whitewater in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region.
TEAMadara - Features information on Greek rivers, photo galleries and community news.
Waverly's Kayak and Fishing Page - Personal page with pictures of friends and whitewater.
Whitewater Solo Cats - An introduction to whitewater inflatable kayaking in Solo or Paddle Cats. Photos and links to outfitters.
The Willerup Brothers - Whitewater kayaking pictures and trip reports.
xackers.net - Offering whitewater and freestyle rodeo kayaking video clips, trip reports, and links.
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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Angler Kayak w/ Rudder
Amazon Price: $1,209.95 (as of 10/15/2008)
List Price: $1,209.95
The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Angler Kayak offers the stability and features avid anglers need in a Sit On Top fishing vessel.
Release Date: 12/31/1969
In the Spotlight
Foldable & Transparent Hi-Tech 1-Person Kayak - Napali
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Napali is not only the sole transparent foldable kayak in the world; it is also among the very lightest, weighing only 26 lbs. The Napali masterpiece is an unrivaled blend of function and style.
Release Date: 12/31/1969
