Pro Tip: Wooden Oar Maintenance pt. 1
Wood has been used to makes oars for about 7,500 years. Through the decades material choice has shifted a bit more to composite materials. However, a nice set of wooden...
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Pro Tip: Wooden Oar Maintenance pt. 2
This is the second part of my adventure into refinishing a couple of oars. If you didn't see the first part, check it out here. These oars have a fiberglass...
The Top 6 River Adventure Books
With much of the world getting into the swing of social distancing, now is the perfect time to start on the reading list. Here are some of my favorites river...
Pro Tip: Rafting Bags
Once you take on rafting you quickly start to acquire all sorts of gear. If you look at your pile of rafting gear you will quickly notice how many different...
New Gear Revealed at the 2019 America Outdoor Association Conference
Winter is here, the holidays are coming in fast, and many boaters have all their gear put away for the year. That means to it time to start thinking, dreaming,...
Pro Tip: Neoprene Repair
While a hole in your favorite spray skirt, wetsuit, or neoprene item isn't the end of the world, it can be annoying. Even the smallest of holes in a spray...
Owyhee Canyonlands Protection
Senator Ron Wyden is at it. Along with Senator Jeff Merkley, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act looks to protect over 1.1 million acres in Southeastern Oregon. This...
Pro Tip: Plastic Welding Your Kayak
A crack in your beloved kayak doesn't mean game over. Welding up a crack, or even a hole, is possible with the right tools. Before you start it is important...
Event: First Annual BoatSmith
River festivals can be tough to plan, organize, and execute. There are a ton of details from sponsors and vendors, shuttle logistics, and of course, there needs to be water...
River Permit Lotteries
Well it is now January and that means it is time to start planning some river trips for the up coming season. Many of the popular multi-day rivers trips of...
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