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The Top 50 Kayaking Blogs

If you have ever glided through the water in a streamlined flat-water kayak, or rushed down a rapid in a small white-water kayak, or floated on the salty waters of an ocean in a pencil-thin sea kayak, you know the thrill and diversity that accompanies the sport of kayaking.

Kayaking is an addiction that can lead enthusiasts to all corners of the world. From Denmark to Florida, those who have a passion for the sport maintain these diverse and comprehensive blogs in the hopes of passing on their lessons and experiences to others.

Note that many of these blogs are not consistently updated; however, their archives still provide some great info on routes, trips, and gear.

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Top Five

Class 4 – This blog is written by the same blogger who writes the Cape Falcon Kayak blog, but it focuses primarily on white-water kayaking adventures.

  • Why We Love It: Every trip is well documented with plenty of photographs, and each entry contains a little bit of humor about the sport.

  • Favorite Post: South Fork Wilson River Exploratory

Irene's Kayaking Blog – This blog is a place where kayakers can come to share their experiences.

Jefferson State Creeking – This blog contains some epic photos of West Coast white-water kayaking.

  • Why We Love It: Some of the photos, showing the intense rapids kayakers take on will shock you!

  • Favorite Post: Brandy Creek

Kayak Paddle Tales – Peggy, a kayaker from Florida, maintains this blog, which describes kayaking trips she has gone on.

Savage Shores – This blog is written by the author of “South West Sea Kayaking,” a book documenting the coasts and islands of Southwest England. The author is currently writing a book titled “Savage Shores” which focuses on the coastal environment of Britain.

  • Why We Love It: The photographs are stunning!

  • Favorite Post: Shetland Images

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The Rest of the Best

4 Corners Kayak – This white-water kayaking blog has some terrific photos and videos. Many of the stories accompanying these photos give great tips for those who want to try the run for themselves.

Adventurous Experiences – This blog documents kayaking adventures that take place off the Isle of Man. Sea kayaking is the main focus, and many posts include exciting additions like cliff jumping or cave exploration. All posts contain beautiful photographs.

Adventures on the Blue – A blogger from Victoria, B.C., writes about his various kayaking adventures around the area. Posts cover routes, news, events, and general stories about kayaking, as well as terrific photos from the water.

Alison Dyer – Alison Dyer is an author, environmentalist, and kayaker who blogs about kayaking in the bays of Newfoundland. Many of the posts discuss environmental issues and local culture in relation to kayaking.

Baffin Paddler – Most of these blog entries are personal reviews of various sea kayaking routes. This kayaker makes sure to put safety first and always reviews the weather conditions and safety concerns of sea kayaking.

Beyond the Break – This is a personal log of the various adventures of a kayaker from South Wales. Various jaunts around the local waters are covered in detail, including pictures.

BRT Insights – This blog covers California river kayaking, including the intense sport of white-water kayaking. The site includes equipment reviews, maps, trip reports, and photography.

Canadian Ckayaker – This kayaker truly loves the sport and finds joy in sharing his experiences with others. His dedication to a supportive kayaking community cannot be questioned. The stories he shares, as well as the pictures he presents, show the true beauty of Canada.

Cape Falcon Kayak – An energetic and passionate kayaker shares his experiences with sustainable recreation and kayaking. Most of the posts focus on kayak building and various kayak trips, and most include detailed pictures.

Coastal Sea Kayaking – This blog is dedicated to the pursuit of happy kayaking. Tips about proper paddling, supplies, and exciting routes ensure that readers are aware of all aspects of traveling so that they can spend their time enjoying the outdoors and not regretting the trip.

Cowboygrrl – This blog documents kayaking adventures that take place around the San Francisco Bay area. The blog was most recently voted the Top Kayaking Blog of 2010 for its wealth of information and collection of photographs.

Dash Point Pirate – This blogger loves wood kayaks and considers them works of art. His posts reveal the social nature of kayaking and the communities that develop out of a passion for the sport. Sea kayaking is the main focus of this blog.

ERA Kayak Blog – This blog is maintained by a kayaking and white-water rafting company in North Carolina. Although readers are encouraged to contact the company, all of the tips, stories, pictures, and reviews are available for free.

ERA Kids Kayaking Blog – This blog is an extension of the ERA Kayak Blog, but with a focus on kids. Many of the posts encourage parents to include their kids in their kayaking adventures. The site offers tips on kids' equipment as well as family-friendly kayaking locations.

ERA Ladies Blog – This blog is another extension of the ERA company, but it is specifically geared toward women who enjoy kayaking. Entertaining stories and advice are offered.

Fitness Paddling If you liked Paddling with a Camera, the blog by Marek Uliasz, a.k.a. Wayfarer, then you’ll like this one too. This older gentleman talks about kayak racing and the art of getting in shape for marathon racing. He also discusses the best gear, race reports and boats.

Frogma – This blog is written by a woman who frequently kayaks in New York Harbor and the Hudson River. Her posts document her outings through stories and photographs.

Kayak Across the Water – This blogger writes about various kayaking adventures near her home in Scotland. Occasionally she also includes posts on wildlife and equipment.

Kayaking Stuff – This blog covers “kayaking issue we often overlook,” including the fascinating history of kayaking. Although it is not updated consistently, it was still rated one of the top kayaking blogs for its wonderful content.

Laddies Page - This young paramedic spends his free time kayaking any river he can, and he has an impressive river resume to prove it. Although the blog isn’t updated frequently, it has some great stories of kayaking experiences as well as some terrific photos.

Mike Jackson's Paddling Journal – This blogger keeps a journal of all of his sea kayaking trips, which can be viewed via maps on this blog. Some of his additional posts include stories from the water, including a recent post about a seal pup who climbed aboard one of the kayaks!

My Kayaking Buddies – Share what you know, and ask what you need to learn about. This site has an “Ask an Expert” post section and information on all things related to kayaking and canoeing. Great photos to boot!

Northwest Highlands – This blogger is currently completing a sea kayaking guidebook for Northwest Highlands in Scotland. A photo, documenting the natural beauty of Scotland, accompanies each post.

On Kayaks – This online journal documents one person’s sea kayaking adventures. The blog contains videos, photographs, and articles on everything from coastal trips to sea rescue assistance.

Paddling Instructor – Although this blog says that it is “News and Resources for Outdoor Instructors,” the posts are actually quite informative and entertaining for the general population. Pictures, videos, news, and technology reviews make up a large percentage of the posts.

Paddle Log – This blog covers news from the Thames Tideway in London, including topics on sea kayaking, canoeing, and marathon racing. The blogger includes some great trip logs and photographs that help bring the travels alive.

Peter's Paddling Blog – Peter, a kayaker who resides in Denmark, discusses his various kayaking adventures. Racing, gear, training, and techniques are all subjects that are covered, among many others.

Paddling with a Camera – Kayaker Marek Uliasz uses beautiful photos to share some of his kayaking trips. Uliasz also shares tips on the best photography gear for the paddling photographer.

PDX River Explorers – This blog is based out of Portland, Oregon, and describes kayaking routes around the Northwest. Urban kayaking is discussed in detail, as the author shares the importance of river preservation.

Riverness Blog – An Oregon rivers blog that includes Northern California, Idaho, and Washington State. There are even some great river recipes, including tips on foods that are easy to bring along and fix.

Roaring Fork Kayakers – Life on the roaring rivers, video blogs, and supply venues for all kayaking needs.

Same Deep Water – This Oregon kayaking blog contains some amazing photos of white-water kayaking. The photos are stunning, the rapids are massive, and the stories are captivating.

Sea Kayaking Dot Net – This blog describes itself as offering “tips, pointers, and helpful hints” on sea kayaking. Sea safety and technology are often the focus of the posts.

Sea Kayak Photo – As this blogger states, “Sea kayaking is the new mountaineering.” This blog provides hundreds of pictures of various sea kayaking adventures from the coast of Scotland.

Sea Kayak Specialists Blog – Although Sea Kayak Specialists is actually a sea kayaking training company, the blog is not designed for the purpose of advertising. Instead, readers can get a glimpse at the travels and adventures of the two company owners, who travel the world and blog about their experiences.

Shane's Logic – This site offers many exciting photos, videos, and articles on the great sport of kayaking.

Something to Sink Your Teeth Into – This blog covers kayak construction as well as sea kayaking adventures in Isreal. It is easy to see how the knowledge of how a kayak is constructed can make kayakers better paddlers.

Start Kayaking – This Michigan resident documents his passion for kayaking through photos, videos, and blog entries about his various travels. Most of his posts focus on the Michigan lakes and rivers that surround his home.

The 7 Rivers Expedition – This blog hasn’t been updated since 2004, but the contents are still worth exploring. This blogger took on some of the most intense rapids in the world and lived to tell the tales. Take a look through the archives for some impressive stories and videos of an amazing trip.

The Great Calusa Blueway – This site provides great information about the Great Calusa Blueway in Florida. The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is a 190-mile marked canoe and kayak trail that meanders through the coastal waters and inland tributaries of Lee County, Florida.

The Kayaking Journal News – This blog cuts right to the chase, offering the most up-to-date news on kayaking. Recent posts cover river flooding, swift currents, and other water hazards.

The Lake is the Boss – This blog covers the personal experiences of a Minnesota kayaker who hikes, camps, and kayaks around the Lake Superior basin. Fun stories, fascinating posts, and good advice come out of this down-to-earth blog.

Travels with Paddles – This long-running blog, which has been around since 2005, posts articles on the most recent sea kayaking news. Wildlife, weather, and safety are all covered.

Whitewater Freestyle – This blog is sparse but beautifully organized, and each post has amazing photos and helpful tips. One of the most unique features of the blog is the addition of photo compilations -- photos that have been put together to show the kayaker at each point of the white-water descent.

Yak Yak Yak – This blog covers current issues in the kayaking community, events, pictures, and personal stories. Some of the most recent entries have focused on the politics and legal process of removing a large rock from a popular kayaking route.

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