If you have ever spent time on the pool deck, you probably have seen a rainbow of paddles hanging out of equipment bags. Paddles not only come in different colors, but also many different shapes. They ...

Although the differences in shaft diameters are small, they can affect your blade control. You’ll hear people say that thin paddle shafts are for small hands and fat paddle shafts are for big hands.

Interested in sea-kayaking? Today is your day. Show up Sunday at the Skokie Lagoons in Northfield for a free demonstration. Offshore Kayak, with stores in Chicago and Vernon Hills, offers prospective ...