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Layering for Paddle Sports usually involves either a Wetsuit or a Dry Suit
January 23, 2022 By Matt Maddalena

Layering for Paddle Sports

Whenever you go paddling it is important to make sure you are properly layering for Paddle Sports. Over the summer with warm water and air temperatures it can be easy to properly prepare for immersion. Winter and Spring days can …

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General Instruction
March 22, 2020 By andrew1

Waterway Access Permit: Out with the Old, In with the New

Over the last handful of years, Oregon paddlers have become familiar with the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) permits required for all non-motorized craft 10′ and longer.  This was an annual permit to fund the prevention of invasive species in our …

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November 19, 2019 By andrew1

Whitewater Kayaking Is Supposed to be Fun

I love working at a paddlesports shop because I get to “nerd out” all day with other paddlers. I speak with people from all different parts of the sport – sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, surf kayaking, rafting, …

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I tested my kayak sling with 210 lbs
November 28, 2018 By Matt Maddalena

Building a Kayak Sling

By Matthew Maddalena

Every year people ask “where can I get [kayak slings]?” This is usually because they see us using them while washing our kayaks, repairing kayaks in our workshop, or displaying kayaks out front or at events. Often …

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General Instruction
October 18, 2017 By Brian Cornelison

Comment Period for Nehalem River Possible Inclusion into State Scenic Waterways program

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has extended the comment period for a study evaluating a 17-mile section of the Nehalem River for possible inclusion in the State Scenic Waterways Program. Comments will be accepted until <span …

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January 15, 2017 By Matt Maddalena

Practice Kayaking Indoors

An easy to follow, step by step guide to building a Greenland Balance Bench for training the core muscles used to balance in a kayak.

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