Determining proper paddle length is hardly an exact science but there are guidelines. For a single-bladed canoe paddle, Carver advises the paddler to stand and measure from the ground to the nose.

Mathew Skeels demonstrates proper paddling technique. Serious kayak racers generally don’t wear life vests, but recreational paddlers should always do so. Bryan Bennett for The New York Times ...

How to Paddle One of the East Coast’s Largest Bird Sanctuaries The Blackwater Refuge is one of the most biodiverse paddling zones in the Chesapeake Bay, where you'll encounter birds and beasts ...