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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Smaller craft canoes, kayaks, skiffs, rowboats, and even towables are a staple of water life. Like your larger boats, these need care, too, especially during the harsh off-season. Maintenance keeps yours ready for fun and helps them last a long time. Here’s how to maintain and keep them in good shape: Molded Plastic and

by: John Tiger

tags: Boat 101, Canoes & Kayaks, Towables

Sunday, October 10, 2021

If you follow fishing personalities, you might know pro angler Mike Iaconelli—but even if you don’t know of him, you’ll want to see the new Hobie fishing kayak he helped design.

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Fishing, Water Toys

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Ready to share your love of boating with your children? Find tips that get kids excited about the boating lifestyle & plant a seed that may last a lifetime.

by: Zuzana Prochazka

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Kids & Pets, Sailing

Friday, August 14, 2020

Kayak owners can secure their kayak to a rooftop rack or trailer to protect it from theft with BOLT Lock’s “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology” Cable Locks. BOLT Locks operate using the vehicle ignition key. Specially crafted tumblers permanently learn the vehicle ignition key the first time it is inserted into the

tags: Accessories, Canoes & Kayaks, Water Toys

Monday, August 10, 2020

It’s a message that bears repeating, especially during the final stretch of Michigan summer. When swimming, kayaking, boating or fishing, put safety first and never underestimate weather, water conditions or the value of a life jacket. Strong currents can happen in all water types and depths, even shallow water. Lt. Gerald

tags: Boating 101, Canoes & Kayaks, Dept of Natural Resources, safety

Sunday, August 2, 2020

In this era of social distancing, many people are discovering, or rediscovering, the pleasure of time on the water. Paddle sports are a great way to explore the beauty of Michigan’s lakes and rivers, and now they also can be an opportunity to protect these precious resources. With support from the Michigan Invasive Species

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Dept of Natural Resources, Education, Environmental Impact, Paddleboards, Water Toys

Monday, July 27, 2020

With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, Michigan offers ample opportunity to traverse the state over the water – no matter the size or speed of your vessel. While designated water trails are a relatively recent development, use of Michigan’s waterways for

by: Casey Warner, Michigan DNR

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Dept of Natural Resources, History, Paddleboards, Travel, Water Toys

Thursday, July 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to more recreational boats and paddlers hitting the water, all trying to have fun in a safe way. So what are these two groups doing this season to safely share more crowded waters? “Ultimately, it’s about looking out for each other,” says BoatUS Foundation Assistant Director of

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, safety, Water Toys

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Designed with the help and suggestions from many dock and waterfront property owners, Seahorse Fender and Docking’s new Light Craft Launch and Stow was designed to give you back your dock space by storing your kayaks and paddleboards in a convenient, safe, and compact location. Property owners with a bulkhead, seawall, or dock

tags: Boat Docks, Canoes & Kayaks, Storage, Water Toys

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will offer $500,000 in grants to improve boating access for hand-powered watercraft at public facilities across the state. Applicants may request up to $75,000 for a single project during the grant period. “Ohio has experienced extraordinary

by: Tim Petrides

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Inland Boating, Lake Erie, Water Toys

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