Paddling Education

Top 21 Questions People Ask About Sea Kayaking

Sea kayaking is a wonderful paddlesport that can take you to some amazing places in so many regions of the world. Here, we address some of the top questions people ask about sea kayaking.

All About Packrafting: A Round-Up of Our Best Content

Whether for a 500-mile wilderness adventure or a 6-mile paddle on your local river, packrafts make it easier than ever to combine water and land travel.

Are You Making These 10 Rookie Paddle Boarding Mistakes?

So you’ve decided to dive into the world of SUP. You’ve got your new SUP board and Aqua-bound SUP Paddle and are ready to hit the water…or are you?

Sea Kayaking in Turkey Merges History & Natural Beauty

Turkey offers sea kayakers a unique blend of the clear, turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, beautiful and dramatic coastline, and history that stretches back millennia.

Exploring Sörmland, Sweden by Kayak and Canoe

Michael O’Dwyer is on a mission to explore his corner of Sweden by canoe and kayak—and to inspire others to do the same. He’s compiling his experiences into a guidebook to showcase the rich paddling opportunities the region has to offer.

How to Capture Whitewater Kayakers on Waterfalls with Dynamic Video

So you’ve seen these epic videos of whitewater kayakers taking on waterfalls and want to be able to create those same kinds of videos. Seth Ezekiel West tells you how in his video…

How to Paddle a Tandem Kayak
A tandem kayak—a kayak built for two—can be a great way to get out on the water both for a recreational paddle and for a longer touring excursion.
How Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe Passionately Serves Paddlers

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe isn’t just a paddle shop. It’s a paddling center with a focus on education and a passion for the water for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages near their Portland, Oregon headquarters.

What Paddlers Are Saying about Our Ultralight Tetra

We’re super excited about our Tetra Ultralight kayak touring paddle—and others in the kayaking world are, too. Let’s look at how the Tetra can benefit your kayaking life with some video reviews…

What You Need to Know to Kayak in Rough Water

Kayaking in rough water isn’t for everyone. It’s challenging, can be intimidating and can be dangerous. If you want to paddle rough water, here are a few things you’ll need to know…

Which Kayak Paddle Gives You the Best Bang for Your Buck?

What do you look for when choosing a kayak paddle? What’s the difference between a $150 paddle and a $500 paddle? We’ll answer these questions and more here…

Gear and Best Practices for Paddling Photography and Video

Seth West is a professional filmmaker and photographer who works with outdoor brands, primarily in the paddlesports industry (like Aqua Bound). If you love to produce your own photos and videos around your paddling adventures—or want to start—this is for you.

Why Replace the “SUP Paddle Included” with a Better One…Immediately

Most budget stand-up paddle boards come with a budget paddle. The best thing you can do to increase your SUP enjoyment immediately is to ditch that budget paddle and replace it with a better one!

Aqua Bound’s Customer Service Team: The Who and Why

We place a tremendously high value on serving our customers well. Why? Because you’re our reason for existence! It doesn’t matter if you’re a brand-new paddler or our biggest retail partner, our goal is to care for your needs and answer your questions the best we know how.

Do You Need a Wetsuit or Drysuit for Paddling?

When you paddle on cold water or in cold weather, a wetsuit or drysuit a key safety gear in case you capsize. But which is best for you? Let’s look at the differences…

Round-Up of Our Best Paddling Safety Topics

Kayaking, pack rafting and paddle boarding are generally very safe water sports. But they do carry risks. Here at Aqua Bound, we prioritize paddling safety for everyone at all skill levels.

Kayaking + Birding by Sound = Joy!

A wonderful way to connect with nature is to “bird by sound.” To learn to identify bird species around you by their song or call. Add kayaking to the mix and you have a perfect combo of joy and relaxation!

Should You Choose an Inflatable SUP Board?

Paddleboards are super fun, they’re entry-level enough for even children to learn, and they provide a great workout if that’s your jam. Should you choose an inflatable board over a rigid one? We think it can be a great option.
 

What’s the Deal with Aqua Bound’s Geo Punch?

Geo Punch is our newest design for our high-performance Whiskey, Tango and Malta paddles. But it’s not just an eye-catching pattern—it uses our proprietary Lam-Lok™ technology to vastly extend the life of your paddle.

Introducing Aqua Bound’s New Ultralight Tetra Kayak Paddle

We’re thrilled to introduce our new-for-2025 Ultralight Tetra kayak paddle. This premium touring paddle has already won awards in the industry and garnered excitement among kayakers everywhere.

Kayak & SUP Paddling Safety: Risk Factors

Paddling is a wonderful way to enjoy nature, get some exercise, socialize, challenge yourself and have some adventure. Know and follow basic paddling safety and you’ll enjoy it for years to come.