Buoy Touring Tandem Kayak Review

Two women paddle inflatable kayak on lake

Buoy Touring Tandem Kayak Review We had a chance to try out Buoy Touring Tandem Kayak and wanted to share our thoughts with all of you! Buoy Watersports has two lines of kayaks, Recreational and Touring.  Both are well designed and functional, with the Touring series touted as more streamlined and comfortable, albeit with a … Read more

Buoy Touring Paddleboard Review

Buoy 11 foot Touring Paddleboard Review

Buoy Touring Paddleboard Review Since moving to the east coast, my family has grown to love watersports. That’s saying a lot from someone who grew up on the Colorado Front Range with no real water recreation available nearby. One of our favorite activities is stand-up paddleboarding along the numerous rivers and bays in our area. … Read more

Family Kayaking: Choosing a Family Kayak

A child kayaking along a river in a Lifetime Recruit youth kayak

As we slowly move into warmer weather, I’ve been getting the itch to dust off the kayak and plan some family time on the water. My boys (especially my not-quite 4-year-old) have really taken to kayaking and it has become a favorite family activity for us. Not only do you get all the benefits of … Read more

Canoe Camping

Two kids wearing life jackets and woman in bow of canoe on a lake.

How to Start Canoe Camping With Kids Canoe camping is a fun and family friendly way to introduce kids to backcountry camping. It is a great way to get a wilderness camping experience without having to carry all of your family’s gear (and your kids) on your back. Imagine being in a secluded wilderness campsite … Read more

Best SUP for Beginners

Best SUP for Beginners and Families Stand up paddleboarding (SUPing) has become increasingly popular over the last several years, and with good reason. It’s FUN. I’ve been a passionate kayaker for years but I’ll have to admit I rarely choose my kayak anymore. I love the view I get from the SUP; you can look … Read more

Best Kids Life Jackets + How to Choose

For many families, summertime means more time in the water. And activities like stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing and rafting can be enjoyed by even the youngest kids if they have a properly fitting life jacket. So just how do you choose a kids life jacket or a kids life vest? We’ll go over the … Read more