Unfortunately, accidents such as capsizing boats and kayaks or drownings do happen, with the U.S. Coast Guard reporting that in 2023 there were 108 drowning deaths for kayakers and canoers.

but we're here to demystify kayak registration. From which states do and don't require paddlecraft registration, to state-by-state specifics, here is how to register your kayak in every state ...

Watercraft sales exploded during the pandemic, and many more garages now have kayaks in them. But do you know how to get the best workout in one? Mathew Skeels demonstrates proper paddling technique.

It’ll take quite a lot to tip this kayak, but if you do go overboard it’s easier to climb into compared versus most of its competitors. The main downside is its small backrest, though it’s ...

Canoe and kayak sprint racing made its Olympic debut as a demonstration sport in the 1924 Paris Games and became a medal sport for men only 12 years later. Women began competing in kayak sprint in ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Non-motorized kayaks do not require registration, but those with trolling motors do. A personal floatation device is required for each ...

Kayaks and boats anchored in McCovey Cove in San Francisco on ... If you’ve ever seen the kayakers enjoying McCovey Cove on TV and thought, “I’d love to do that someday,” then this guide is for you.

Those rolls and their more than two dozen techniques are part of what makes Greenlandic kayaking unique. I watch them practice for a while, and then it's my turn for a more basic lesson. Let's do ...