Category: Paddling Gear

  • DANGER: Cold Water

    It’s mid April, there have been some really nice days, but it’s possibly the most dangerous time to be on the water.  The reason is Cold Water. It is essential that you dress for immersion, not the air temperature. There have already been several unfortunate incidents in our area.  A couple of days ago the news…

  • The Jersey Paddler’s Paddlesport Show is this Weekend!

    This weekend, the largest canoe, kayak and standup paddling show on the East Coast is taking place in Somerset, NJ. The show features manufacturers of kayaks, canoes, accessories, sportswear, paddling clubs professional instruction and expeditions, as well as lectures and video and slide shows of paddling trips, expeditions and paddling techniques. Paddlesport hosts over 100…

  • Kayak Gloves for Cold Weather

    With cold weather upon us in the Northeast paddlers are faced with decisions about what to wear. Gloves are a frequent topic of discussion and yet may kayakers are hard pressed to find a pair that meet their needs. Recently Paul V asked the membership what they preferred.  Colin responded with a recommendation that seems…

  • Visit NACK at the Jersey Paddler Kayak Show

    North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak will have a booth this weekend at Paddlesport 2012 the largest kayak show on the east coast, in Somerset NJ. The show features over 100 exhibitors including manufacturers of kayaks, canoes, accessories, sportswear, paddling clubs, professional instruction and expeditions, as well as lectures and video and slide shows of paddling…

  • Be Prepared for Cold Water Kayaking

    We’ve had a very mild winter, Daylight Savings Time has begun, Spring is almost here, and the days have been unusually warm.  Sure makes one anxious to get on the water.  Unfortunately the water is still dangerously cold and will stay that way for a good while.  If you decide to head out you must…

  • Kayak Demo Days

    A couple of  local shops have announced on-the-water demo days in the near future. Demo days always generate lots of interest. If you’re new to the sport demo days are a great opportunity to actually try a kayak on the water. The Dinghy Shop in Amityville will be doing demos on Saturday, April 30 and…

  • Hudson River Greenland Festival 2011

    Registration is now open for the Hudson River Greenland Kayak Festival.  The event will be held at Croton Point Park right on the Hudson River and runs from June 24 thru June 26. Several NACK paddlers attended the event last year so here’s a posting from that event. New to the HRGF this year is…

  • NACK Greenland Paddle Building Class in LI Press

    We’re happy to report the NACK  greenland paddle making class last Sunday was filled to capacity and there are now 10 new greenland paddles soon to be in the water.  A video of the event is even featured on the Long Island Press website. Chris Raab on the left of Tuktu Paddles made the trek …