Contact Us

Search Articles

Tom's TopKayaker Shop Purchases Support TopKayaker.Net   TopKayaker.Net's GUIDE TO WHITE WATER KAYAKING   ARTICLES AND BOOKS: Check out our White Water Kayak Bookshop for these great titles & more: Tom's TopKayaker Shop - For throw bags, Life Jackets & more. Purchases Support TopKayaker.Net The Work of William Nealy by Tom Holtey The late white water expert & cartoonist continues to inspire & educate new generations of paddlers through his books. WHITE WATER CHECKLIST & LESSON RECOMMENDATIONS By Tom Holtey MOVING WATER TECHNIQUE By Henry E. Dorfman "River features are like instructions for disarming a bomb. They’re best read ahead of time." "Watersports Clothing: A BUYER'S GUIDE FOR KAYAKERS" Illustrated guide to fabric types & brands. Includes charts for a variety of weather & climate situations. When to wear & How to shop for Wet Suits - Dry Suits - Footwear, More... Cold Weather Clothing and Paddling Tips by Tom Holtey Sit-on-top kayakers can extend their paddling season by preparing with proper clothing and understanding some basic principles. "PFDs - Life Vests: Life Saving Reasons To Wear One; How To Choose The Best For You & Your Children" by Stan Bradshaw. How to make an EYE SPLICE in rope, for bowlines, anchor ropes & lifelines With this quick and easy method you can make an elegant and effective loop at the end of hollow core braided rope. This will enable you to make your own bowlines, anchor ropes and lifelines. Kayak Towing Methods & Equipment by Tom Holtey Towing is an important safety skill. Open water towing and WW towing are completely different. FIELD REVIEW - WHITEWATER KAYAKING WITH THE OCEAN KAYAK VENUS A great review of the kayaks performance from our Forum member & seasoned whitewater paddler SeaShell Sharon. WHITEWATER SIT-ON-TOP KAYAKING By Henry E. Dorfman Yes, you can run whitewater with a Sit-On-Top, and run it well, within limits. TopKayaker.Net's Inflatable Kayaks Section How to decide to buy & how to care for them. Over the years they have developed into packable paddle craft, from sea touring and river running kayaks to a variety of models for simple recreational use. The PFD Knife, Don't Leave Home Without It by Trevor Gardner Trevor Gardner, of the New South Wales Sea Kayak Club explores the reasons to carry a knife while sea kayaking in this entertaining essay.