Brian Day, Author at Paddling Magazine https://paddlingmag.com/author/brian-day/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:39:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Types Of Kayaks Explained—And How To Choose The Right One For You https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/types-of-kayaks/ https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/types-of-kayaks/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:01 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=32325 If you’re looking for a new kayak, you may have encountered a common scenario: you head to the paddle shop to grab a boat, only to find there are a dozen different options. Why is one enclosed, while another has an open-concept seating area? Is the short or long one better to paddle across the […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/types-of-kayaks/feed/ 0 The Beginner’s Guide To Kayaking https://paddlingmag.com/skills/strokes-techniques/how-to-kayak/ https://paddlingmag.com/skills/strokes-techniques/how-to-kayak/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:11 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=31455 It’s been more than 30 years since I learned how to kayak. The first boat I sat in was an Aquaterra Spectrum, on loan from friends at the local outdoor store. I remember watching them catch and ride small waves in their sleek fiberglass kayaks as I struggled to keep pace, yet I knew I […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/skills/strokes-techniques/how-to-kayak/feed/ 3 Sit-On-Top vs Sit-Inside Kayaks: Which Is Right For You? https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/sit-on-top-vs-sit-in-kayak/ https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/sit-on-top-vs-sit-in-kayak/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:57 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=29840 It’s hard to say what the best kayaks for recreational paddlers are: sit-on-top or sit-inside. With more than 30 years of experience working in the paddling industry, I know each has its strengths and weaknesses. To decide, it is important to consider where, when and how you plan to use your kayak. This will help […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/sit-on-top-vs-sit-in-kayak/feed/ 0 Canoe vs Kayak: Which Is Right For You? https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/canoe-vs-kayak/ https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/canoe-vs-kayak/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:00:37 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=29019 When people tell me they’re interested in getting into paddling, one of the first things I ask is whether they’re interested in canoeing or kayaking. Often, they’ve already made up their minds, but if you’re just getting started, it’s worth keeping an open mind. Canoes and kayaks are similar, but each has advantages and disadvantages that […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/skills/buying-advice/canoe-vs-kayak/feed/ 4 What To Wear Kayaking: The Complete Guide https://paddlingmag.com/safer-paddling/what-to-wear-kayaking/ https://paddlingmag.com/safer-paddling/what-to-wear-kayaking/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:50 +0000 http://rapidmedi.com/video/what-to-wear-on-the-water/ The world of kayaking is as wild as you choose to make it. My kayak adventures have taken me from Lake Superior to the Aleutian islands. From the coast of Wales to the Golden Isles of Georgia. Hot weather, cold weather, even a little snow from time to time. The key to staying safe and […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/safer-paddling/what-to-wear-kayaking/feed/ 1 Pushing Daisies: Where Good Boats Go To Die https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/reflections/where-old-boats-go-to-die/ https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/reflections/where-old-boats-go-to-die/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:00:16 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=69071 A few years ago my wife and I were walking in Ely, Minnesota when we came upon an unusual flower bed. Propped up against the wall of a repurposed bank building was an old wood-canvas canoe, overflowing with zinnias. I’ve seen plenty of boats turned into flowerpots through the years, but this one struck me. […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/reflections/where-old-boats-go-to-die/feed/ 0 Need For Speed: How Racing Changed Canoeing For The Better https://paddlingmag.com/stories/features/canoe-racing/ https://paddlingmag.com/stories/features/canoe-racing/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:10:41 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=69014 Our everyday lives are filled with inventions that have come out of the world of racing. We drive cars with antilock brakes. We ride bicycles with index shifting. Even the canoes we paddle are influenced by racing. Competitive canoe racing motivated the development of many canoe features and techniques that we now take for granted. […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/stories/features/canoe-racing/feed/ 0 5 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Kayaking, According To Google https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/check-out/kayaking-questions-according-to-google/ https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/check-out/kayaking-questions-according-to-google/#respond Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:00:20 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=56957 The internet is a miraculous place. The sum knowledge of the human experience is at our fingertips and with a few clicks we can find answers to all of life’s most common questions about kayaking and just about any other topic. How many ounces are there in a cup? Eight. Is it safe to feed […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/check-out/kayaking-questions-according-to-google/feed/ 0 6 Reasons Why It Pays To Buy Better Paddling Gear https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/wavelength/paddling-gear-buy-less-do-more/ https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/wavelength/paddling-gear-buy-less-do-more/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=56875 I admit it. I’m a gearhead. I’ve spent the last 30 years working in the outdoor industry selling paddlesports clothing and equipment. I have a basement full of tried and tested gear and a long list of things that would be nice to have as soon as my budget will allow. I’m enough of a […]

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]]> https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/wavelength/paddling-gear-buy-less-do-more/feed/ 0 Getting To Know The Parts Of Your Kayak https://paddlingmag.com/boats/kayaks/parts-of-a-kayak/ https://paddlingmag.com/boats/kayaks/parts-of-a-kayak/#respond Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:26:58 +0000 https://paddlingmag.com/?p=33072 Every sport has its jargon, and kayaking is no exception. The parts of a kayak have specific names and it helps to learn them as you’re exploring the world of paddlesports. Some words will likely be familiar to you because they’re borrowed from general nautical terminology. Others may be new or confusing. Either way, learning […]

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