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In this article, I share six easy steps to turning a hand-pulled golf bag cart into a kayak cart that works.

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When I was preparing to go out to Sea Kayak Georgia a few years ago to do some training before my Instructor Development Workshop, I needed a short tow setup. So I went out and bought a good-looking one for about $40. During the second day of training, Ronnie Kemp and I were working on rescues. I was required to quickly release my tow belt and attached short tow in surf. The brand new short tow slid off the belt and sank. Ronnie later showed me a type of short tow that can be made for a…

This will be my first post on tows. There will be one or two more to follow. Tows are an over looked part of kayak skills every kayaker should know. The ability to conduct a safe and proper tow requires the proper equipment and proper training. I am not going to try and teach towing in this post, instead I am going to share some thoughts and ideas. The traditional contact tow can either be a push or a pull tow, where the person being towed is leaning on the front or back deck of the kayak of…

Carrito (kayak Cart for Your Bike): // ENG // A simple and nice PVC kayak cart to be towed with your bike.I have a kayak, I don't have a car, and I didn't want any metal trailer that could be expensive, heavy and rusty. I checked around a little and was inspired by some folks. Final…

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It’s July the last day of June: that means it’s our 2-month houseaversary. Yay for not paying rent! Guess what we got ourselves to celebrate? Yes, we used Jabba’s head to cover ou…

www.dumb-stick.com bicycle tow bar for towing your kayak,canoe,grocery cart or golf clubs behind your bicycle.

Car-Top Kayak Rack for Around Ten Bucks: This instructable will show you how to make a car-top rack for hauling your kayak for about ten dollars.

DIY kayak trailer ideas are lightweight and easy to handle. Use an old bike or buy a used one for your DIY trailer kit. Why spend a lot on expensive

Kayak Fishing Tip 97. Loss Proof Kayak Anchor DIY I've made a half dozen Loss Proof yak anchors for my friends and me. All you need is a little PVC Pipe, 1 pipe cap, about 4' of 2 gauge copper ground wire, a hand saw or hacksaw and a 1/4" drill. I added heat shrink tubing to the tines, just for t...

Whether you prefer the store bought variation or some other form of anchor, having the ability to quickly disconnect from it is crucial wh...

A last minute trip was made for a short kayak trip out to see the battleship HMS Edinburgh, anchored up off of Lyme Regis when I looked out my window this morning. The idea was to paddle up and take some pictures before going off for a short fishing session. I took a few photos as I got closer to the ship, I asked one of the crew who was handing out military leaflets on the shore, ''How close am I allowed to go?'', ''50yards'' was my answer... Got rather close and was admiring the vessel…

You could create a simple kayak rack for garage use a single kayak, a little two-kayak free-standing rack for you and your partner, or perhaps something larger or more complex.

Easy Fishing Rod Holder for a Kayak: A recent trip to Northern Minnesota re-kindled my enjoyment of fishing, but back here in Wisconsin, I only have a couple of kayaks to hit the water and find the lunkers. After a couple outings trying to manage my fishng poles and paddle in our infla…

When I bought my first “real” kayak (a Jackson Kayak Big Rig), I had a full-sized pickup. I put ladder racks in the bed which were removable so I could mount the kayak up to and wouldn’t have to worry about it sticking out too far. Occasionally, I would use our utility trailer and take […]

Learn to kayak roll in this expert step-by-step guideKayaking is a fun way to get exercise, but occasionally your kayak may flip over. Whether your kayak flips due to rough water or simply losing your balance, you can keep yourself safe by...

Photo of a cleaned up Mortise Notch, ready to install the horizontal support arms for a kayak rack. Cutting a notch in your posts will allow the weight of the boats to be applied directly to the vertical posts and will help prevent the support arms from twisting. This outdoor kayak rack will be built to hold a total of four kayaks or paddle boards. Safe and Convenient storage for your boats. Click the photo to see the complete build from start to finish!

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