The Best of Both Worlds
I know there are those out there who enjoy kayaking and others who prefer canoeing and they wouldn't consider trying the other form of...
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Radford Bean
- Jun 14, 2016
- 4 min
Before You Rush Out and Buy Your First Boat
A little over a month ago, I ventured into a local REI store to look for certain paddling accessories. Now I love REI and shop there...
Radford Bean
- Feb 18, 2016
- 5 min
Canoe vs. Kayak - And the Winner Is?
It’s time to set the record straight. Which is the clear winner? A canoe or a kayak. It’s a question I am frequently asked, and my answer...
Radford Bean
- Jan 12, 2016
- 3 min
A Word About Boat Lighting
Paddling at night under the stars, a glowing moon, or the Aurora Boreallis can be a magical time, but it isn't without a certain amount...
Radford Bean
- Sep 19, 2015
- 2 min
People with Physical and Mental Disabilities Can Paddle
People with physical or mental disabilities can paddle with either minor or no adaptations. There's no better proof of this than a recent...
Radford Bean
- Jul 9, 2015
- 5 min
July 4 Weekend Tragic for Canoeists
I read in the national news recently about three canoeing accidents that happened over the fourth of July weekend. Two of the incidents...
Radford Bean
- Jan 5, 2015
- 3 min
How to Select a Used Boat
A woman recently posted a question on my Facebook page about purchasing a used kayak and how long fiberglass and composite kayaks last. I...
Radford Bean
- Jan 4, 2015
- 4 min
Preparing for a Paddle Trip
Christmas has come and gone, and no doubt you got a REI, LL Bean, Dick's, or Cabelas gift card for Christmas. What to use the card on you...
Radford Bean
- Oct 4, 2014
- 2 min
Experimenting with Paddles
So I set out Saturday with a group of kayakers and one other canoe on the Tualatin Riverkeepers' Fall Colors Paddle. The trip was the...
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