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We had a great sunny class last Saturday. The afternoon forecast suggested very high temperatures, hence, we switched the morning pool session to the hot afternoon. Neil, Elsa, Corbett, and Tom followed me to beautiful Lake Martin to start the morning session with strokes, navigation, safety, signals, what-to-bring, and towing. This was Tom’s second Kayaking 102Read more

Our trip to the Biloxi marsh is always a treat for me.  There are many reasons for this.  The camaraderie of loading the Lafitte Skiff in the early morning darkness, the boat ride across Lake Borgne, Capt. Gary Taylor’s banter on everything from Catch and Release to the news of the day – not toRead more

Have fun fishing, take a few pictures of your catch and you might just win a brand new Native Watercraft Slayer 12! The Lafayette Kayak Fishing Club is sponsoring a summer long online tournament and ALL anglers are invited to participate.  Fish are judged upon length in these categories: Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and LargemouthRead more

We met at Lake Martin just as a wonderful summer day was drawing to a close.  The lake was calm and peaceful as we reversed its perimeter, multiple bird sightings were made along with the occasional alligator. Due to recent rain the water level had risen and created some new areas for us to explore.Read more

Stephanie, Paul, Linda, and Anne brought their own sit inside sea kayaks for their 102 class. We started the sunny Sunday morning in the pool with practicing a wet exit with a spray skirt.  After we did the “classic” T-rescue, where the rescuee climbs on the back deck behind the cockpit, while the rescuer stabilizesRead more

  Our first Hobie Kayak Sailing Class was a super success!  We were lucky to have near perfect conditions after a week of heavy rains and dire predictions.  The early morning session was with the brother/sister duo of Jessica and Roger.  They arrived looking excited to sail, but cautious as they had no sailing experience.  WeRead more

  Make cooking at camp easy, fast, and fun with the Jetboil Cooking Systems! With great fuel efficiency, quick boil times, and a small packed size, this stove is ideal for campers who need hot water fast, without the hassle.         We have a couple of great options in the shop rightRead more

What attracted us to carrying Costa Del Mar was their complete focus on sunglasses for use around the water. Because of the popularity of kayaking and especially Kayak Fishing, we wanted to offer a fishing sunglass that was second to none. After trying a pair out in the Biloxi Marsh, I think we made theRead more

When preparing for your next adventure, take a second look at your clothing. The clothing you choose to wear on your trip is just as important as all of the other gear you have – it’s made to help you, not hinder you. Cooling clothing that cools down your skin is the hot thing on theRead more

Shop local this Mother’s Day! Our staff has put together this list of the best paddlesport gifts for Mom.  Don’t forget, we offer free gift wrapping! KAYAK – Two awesome kayaks for Mom that are under 40lbs and under $1,000! We have the Hurricane Santee 126 Sport, weighing in at 38lbs, and the Hurricane SkimmerRead more