Our staff have arrived and settled in, and have been preparing for what we hope will be a busy season! They’ve spent a lot of time out on the water warming up their paddling muscles and have also managed to test some new skills and equipment! Their dance skills have wildly improved in the last [...]
It’s a good idea to clean and store all of your paddling gear for the winter. Ideally before the snow comes and you start thinking about skiing and snowshoeing and whatever other winter activities you partake in that are decidedly more interesting than putting summer gear away. Kokatat has some good ideas for storing your [...]
This guy showed up at the lodge last week and this is how he gets his kayak around with him:
Ideally you won’t be in the water without your kayak but if the circumstances arise that cause you to be separated from your boat- you’ll be happy that you thought to prepare a Bail-Out Kit in advance. Things to consider: It should be attached to your deck for easy removal or be worn on you [...]
There is no perfect way to pack a sea kayak, a lot will depend on the length of your trip and the type of kayak you have, not to mention the kind of tripper you are (minimalist vs all the bells and whistles). Here are just a few suggestions to help you along your way. [...]
Spring has been taking its sweet time up here on Lake Superior. The last week has been nice and sunny with temperatures just above freezing (highs around 4 degrees). Snow has been slow to melt so we could use something in the 15degree range for a couple of days. This past Good Friday, a couple [...]
Typically the Palmer Fest has been all about white water playboating. With the increased interest in sea kayaking over the past years, the festival has tacked on an additional weekend for Sea Kayaking and Canoeing. Online registration for Palmer Fest, Canada’s Premier Canoe and Kayak Festival, is now open for both the new Sea Kayak [...]
Here’s what’s different at Naturally Superior Adventures this summer. Of course, most of our popular trips and activities are also running for this paddling season. Back by popular demand: *Northern Islands Sea Kayak Adventure: July 9-26. This is a great trip to have guided due to the logistics and required boat shuttles. Get the details… [...]
Going boating in Canada this summer? Don’t forget to take a minute to check Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide. Here’s what you need to know: Canoes, kayaks and rowboats under 6m (19’8″) in length: One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board One (1) buoyant heaving line [...]
The paddling season is upon us and here are some suggestions to get your body in shape so you don’t injure yourself. In addition to using kayaking to improve your fitness, you can also condition your body beforehand to enhance your experience. Improved physical fitness will make your paddling more enjoyable because you will feel [...]
