Artisanal Crafts: Building An Aluminum Kayak (Video)

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December 22, 2022

In 1944, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation brought canoeing to the masses with the invention of the lightweight, low-maintenance aluminum canoe. Many paddlers today have a Grumman to thank for their earliest paddling memories (good or bad). Surprisingly, the aluminum kayak never took off in the same capacity as canoes. However, the lack of a market didn’t stop Brennen Kunka from getting crafty and building one of his own.

[Read: The History Of Grumman And The Aluminum Canoe ]

Kunka chronicles his metalwork projects through his YouTube channel, The Facility. Kunka acquired a set of wooden kayak kit plans and set to welding up the kayak, building his instead using aluminum alloy. You can watch the entire process through his part-one and part-two videos.

Ultimately, you may have the same question we do. Does this aluminum recreational-touring kayak float? Kunka’s answer is a three-day trip on the James River in Virginia, which proves the boat works. While the kayak could use a few blocks of interior foam, hatch covers, and increased outfitting, the design looks quick on the water.

[ Read: What Are Kayaks Made Of? ]

Will welding up aluminum kayaks take over rotomolded plastic kayaks? Not likely, but if the opportunity to take Kunna’s build for a test paddle presented itself, we would take the chance to relive our Grumman days with a double blade.

Surf Everywhere: Meet The Entrepreneur Building Dream Waves Around The World

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Dan Rubinstein

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December 21, 2022

Dreaming of bringing a surfable wave to your local river? Neil Egsgard and Surf Anywhere have the expertise to help make it happen.

Surf Anywhere is building dream waves around the world

In 2007, Egsgard started Surf Anywhere, a Calgary-based company that builds river waves worldwide. At the time, he’d only been river surfing for two years, since seeing somebody riding the 10th Street Wave on the Bow River in downtown Calgary and borrowing a board. Upon mastering the balance required to stand and carve, Egsgard gravitated west to the Kananaskis River in the Rocky Mountains.

That’s where Surf Anywhere took on its first project, attempting to reengineer a flat stretch of the waterway to produce a wave. Although the dam controlled Kananaskis is relatively easy to work on because heavy machinery can drive onto the riverbed at low flow, things didn’t work out as planned. The rocks used to make a wave weren’t placed in the right positions.

That experience taught Egsgard a crucial lesson: you must control design and construction. Surf Anywhere returned to the Kananaskis in 2013 and, during a springtime blizzard, built a new wave modeled after one on Munich’s Eisbach in Germany, the birthplace of river surfing. Attempt two was successful. Since then, the company has completed about a dozen significant projects in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, providing a range of services, from wave R&D to managing the permitting process, and safety advocacy to community development. Making waves is the most visible part of the business but other efforts produce important grassroots swell.

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Working hand-in-paddle with local communities

Surf Anywhere consults with local surfing and paddling groups, helping them organize and understand the steps required to create manufactured water features in their own communities. It also maintains a river surfing accident and incident database, so people understand risks like leash entrapment and the need for proper gear.

On the R&D side, the company knows how to direct the heavy lifting and partners with hydrologists to create a public body of knowledge.

“Our research is open source,” says Egsgard, referencing a recent collaboration with the University of Ottawa leading to months of lab work, testing various adjustable kicker systems to see how to make desirable waves. “It can be freely used anywhere. We’ve shown that with a simple structure, with very few moving parts, you can create excellent surf and kayak waves.”

Manufactured waves bring multiple benefits

Most wave builds are tacked onto existing projects, such as the removal of low head dams or waterpark improvements. These projects must adhere to strict environmental regulations and can lead to shoreline or habitat enhancement, which is expensive to fund on its own. And, once finished, waves are almost always free to ride and bring economic benefits to an area; surfers and paddlers buy food and gas and maybe spend a few nights at a hotel.

Whereas mechanical wave parks require power to run and put money into the pockets of owners and investors, says Egsgard, river waves rely on natural flow and bring people to aquatic environments.

“It connects you to the water you care about,” Egsgard says.

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Cover of Paddling Magazine issue 68 This article was first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Paddling Magazine. Subscribe to Paddling Magazine’s print and digital editions, or browse the archives.

A river SUP enthusiast on Mountain Wave on the Kananaskis River. | Feature photo: Tyler Toohey

The Secrets Of Paddling Big Water (Video)

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December 20, 2022

Paddling big rivers, whether the Ottawa, Zambezi or other classics can be a rather intimidating experience. The wave holes frothing overhead and whirlpools swirling in eddylines can make a paddler feel small. But once you unlock a few secrets to paddling big water, you’ll quickly see what playgrounds these rivers can truly be.

In this detailed tutorial, Jackson Kayak team member Boyd Ruppelt walks through the most significant keys to big water success.

3 Backcountry Blunders That Will Get You In Real Trouble

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Charlotte Jacklein

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December 19, 2022

Nobody heads out on their local lake or dream paddling trip expecting a rescue. Yet anyone who has spent enough time on the water knows how quickly a sunny day can turn stormy, an old injury can flare up, or fatigue can negatively influence decisions. Disaster can strike whether you know you’ve made a mistake or not, so here are some major backcountry blunders to avoid, according to the pros.

When Christian Nelson’s kayak turned turtle 3 miles offshore, a friend’s cell phone was his only way to call for help. | Photo Courtesy Christian Nelson

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3 backcountry mistakes that will get you in real trouble

Depending on where you get into trouble in North America, emergency response may come from the coast guard, national park staff, military or one of hundreds of volunteer search and rescue teams. According to a study of more than 65,000 search and rescue events in U.S. national parks, the most common causes for requesting assistance were errors in judgment (22.3 percent); fatigue and physical conditioning (16.8 percent); insufficient equipment, clothing or experience (15.6 percent); falls (8.9 percent); and weather (7.4 percent).

Sandra Riches, executive director of B.C. AdventureSmart recommends following the three Ts: trip planning, training and taking essentials to all outdoor activities. Those suggestions will help mitigate the three most common mistakes search and rescue professionals see in the backcountry.

1 Being unprepared

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Know what to expect regarding the route’s conditions and weather, and pack accordingly. Then, “My advice to people is to expect the unexpected,” says Pete Schimek, president of British Columbia’s Pemberton Search and Rescue. Items that aren’t strictly necessary for a half-day trip, like a first aid kit, food and shelter, can have an exponential impact on whether an accident turns into an inconvenience or emergency.

Simply wearing a life jacket greatly increases the chances of survival in an on-water mishap. According to 2021 U.S. Coast Guard statistics, kayaks were the vessel type with the second-highest fatalities (15 percent), behind open motorboats (44 percent). Where cause of death was known, 81 percent of fatal boating accident victims drowned. Of those victims with reported life jacket usage, 83 percent were not wearing a life jacket.

2 Inexperience and complacency

People new to paddling may not realize what risks they are taking by paddling in an offshore wind or not wearing a PFD. According to the same U.S. Coast Guard data, nearly three-quarters (74.6 percent) of people who died in paddling accidents had less than 100 hours of experience in the activity. And over one-third (38.8 percent) had less than 10 hours’ experience.

Yet, even experienced paddlers can be sloppy in their safety habits. Sometimes a familiar place lulls us into thinking we don’t need to bring an extra warm layer or share our float plan with a friend. Having well established systems, habits and checklists can reduce the chances of preventable emergencies.

3 Lack of training

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It’s one thing to carry a paddle float, map and compass, or first aid kit; it’s another to know how to use them. Many emergencies can be prevented by training that empowers paddlers to make good choices with basic skills. Learn how to self-rescue and conduct assisted rescues, as well as how to do basic navigation and make decisions related to weather, currents and identifying hazards. Don’t just take a course—practicing skills regularly is paramount. And practice in unfavorable conditions like rough waves, cold temperatures and after a long paddle when tired.

As Laurence Gonzales writes in Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why, “A panicked mind is a useless mind.” By training regularly and in diverse environments, we can make sound judgments and respond effectively when it counts.

Charlotte Jacklein is an outdoor educator, Paddle Canada instructor, sea kayak guide and search and rescue volunteer.

Cover of Paddling Magazine issue 68 This article was first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Paddling Magazine. Subscribe to Paddling Magazine’s print and digital editions, or browse the archives.

Frame grab from a medical extraction on the West Coast. | Feature photo: Peg Leg Films

Winter Storage Tips For Your Canoe, Kayak or Standup Paddleboard (Video)

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December 15, 2022

When the lake starts to freeze over and snow blankets the access road, many paddlers call it a season and move on to winter activities. When you gaze out your frosty windows with a steaming mug of coffee, it may be discomforting to see your boat lying outside in neglect. The elements can be harsh on your craft, take care of it through the winter months and it will serve for many paddling seasons to come. The easiest way to take care of your canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard is proper winter storage.

[ Find storage options in the Paddling Buyer’s Guide ]

Frontenac Outfitters knows a thing or two about caring for boats through Canadian winters. In this video, owner Zack Fiddis walks through options for storing your paddle craft over the cold months ahead.

Best Kayak Paddles For Touring In 2025

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Kaydi Pyette

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December 14, 2022

arrangement of 6 of the best kayak paddles for touring

If your faithful touring paddle performs like a glorified egg beater, maybe it’s time to choose a new kayak paddle. The best kayak touring paddles are marvels of design and engineering, precision-crafted for paddle-powered adventures big and small. Read on for seven of the top touring blades for 2024, with our selection of slick sticks to take you every distance.

Paddling Magazine editor Joe Potoczak holding up an assortment of the best kayak paddles on the market.

Best Kayak Paddles For 2026

Nimbus Paddles

Kiska Elite

Available lengths: 200–255 cm | Weight: 27 oz

MSRP: $408 CAD | nimbuspaddles.com

The Kiska is Nimbus Paddles’ most popular design for paddlers of every level and waters of every type. The asymmetrical dihedral powerfaces provide a smooth, flutterless stroke. This Kiska Elite model pairs fiberglass blades with an ovalized carbon fiber shaft for comfort and indexing. The ferrule is a simple three-hole snap-button design, allowing the paddler to easily switch from flat to feathered (60 degrees right or left)—there are no moving parts to clog or fuss with. Also available in a four-piece breakdown design and as a full carbon paddle.

Werner Paddles

Camano 2 Piece Straight Shaft

Available lengths: 205–260 cm | Weight: 27 oz

MSRP: $299 USD | wernerpaddles.com

Lightweight, strong and providing an excellent slice, it’s no surprise the agile Camano is one of Werner Paddles’ most popular designs. The fiberglass blade construction provides power and control in your stroke, and the beautiful translucent blades glow when they catch the sunlight. The Smart-View Adjustable Ferrule System allows intuitive adjustment of feathering angle from zero to 60 degrees, right or left, in 15-degree increments. The Camano is available in a standard diameter carbon blend shaft, and a version with a smaller diameter shaft for smaller hands. Also available in a straight one-piece, two-piece or four-piece design, and a bent one-piece or two-piece design.

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Stellar Kayaks

Swing Low Angle Touring Paddle

Available lengths: 220–230 cm and 230–240 cm | Weight: 30 oz

MSRP: $299 USD | stellarkayaks.com

The Swing Low Angle Touring Paddle from Stellar Kayaks offers paddlers an energetic, capable and quiet paddle. Tough and attractive fiberglass blades are available in blue or red in the Hybrid option, pictured here. The oval carbon shaft reduces stress on fingers as it contours to the shape of your hand. The Swing Low Angle Touring Paddle features an aluminum cam collar and adjustable length within 10 centimeters and feather. Also available in a fully carbon design.

Aqua Bound

Tango Fiberglass 2-Piece Straight Shaft

Available lengths: 210–250 cm | Weight: 26 oz

MSRP: $324 USD | aquabound.com

The enigmatic northern lights are one of the most sought-after natural phenomena in the world—they’re also the inspiration for Aqua Bound’s newest colorway. Last fall, with its new eye-catching look, the bestselling Tango took home the coveted Best New Kayak Paddle award at the Paddling Magazine Industry Awards. This low-angle performance paddle offers a smooth stroke for maximum results with minimal effort, weighing in at just 26 ounces. Its Posi-Lok ferrule system features robust and corrosion-free construction, convenient dual-button release, and infinite feathering angles.

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Sawyer Paddles and Oars

Sea Feather V-Lam Straight Shaft Touring Kayak Paddle

Available lengths: 220–250 cm | Weight: 27 oz

MSRP: $429 USD | paddlesandoars.com

With its classic low-angle paddling profile, the Sea Feather V-Lam from Sawyer Paddles and Oars is a lightweight companion for all-day cruising and relaxing day tours. Carbon fiber makes up the Sea Feather’s strong and flexible oval shaft, which can extend up to 10 centimeters and offers 0 to 80 degrees of feather angle. The Sea Feather’s long blades are crafted with an eye-catching V of laminated western red cedar. They are reinforced with durable fiberglass and Dynel ToughEdge, promising to keep them beautiful and resistant to damage while maintaining the lightweight build.

Gearlab Outdoors

Kalleq

Available sizes: 210–230 cm | Weight: 24 oz

MSRP: $438 USD | gearlaboutdoors.com

The Kalleq is a working piece of art from Gearlab Outdoors designed for endurance. The Greenland-inspired carbon Kalleq’s edge measures 1.1 millimeters at its thinnest point. The smooth edge slices the water and offers comfort and efficiency on long days. Gearlab’s signature ProTek tip fortifies either end of the paddle with an easily replaceable tip made from a durable polyamide material. This gives the paddler confidence in rocky or shallow waters and allows the option to swap colored tips. The innovative, metal-free carbon spring joint on this two-piece paddle snaps securely together, ensuring a firm connection between blades.

Advanced Elements

Touring Full Carbon 4-Part Paddle

Available lengths: 230 cm | Weight: 30 oz

MSRP: $262 | advancedelements.com

Light, rigid and ultra-packable, the Touring Full Carbon 4-Part Paddle from Advanced Elements is a four-piece paddle breaking down to a svelte 27.5-inch-long package. Not only is a full-carbon four-piece paddle a rarity, but at just 30 ounces, Advanced Elements’ is perhaps the lightest four-piece paddle on the market. Adjust for a 60-degree right-hand or left-hand feather or flat option via three stainless steel locking snaps. This touring paddle’s carbon fiber shaft and blades offer fantastic handling on the water and excellent strength and durability.

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Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. —T. S. Eliot | Feature photo: Patrycja Hyrsz

Passing Down The Ancient Art Of Canoeing On The Penobscot River (Video)

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December 13, 2022

The Penobscot Nation has lived along the banks of the river sharing their name for more than 10,000 years. The canoe is a craft intrinsically tied to their culture on the waters of Maine. Old Town shares the story of how the Penobscot continue to pass down the knowledge of canoeing to the next generation of paddlers in this video.

The Very Incomplete Guide To Having Sex In A Canoe

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James Raffan

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December 12, 2022

For all you would-be and wannabe Canadians out there, I have some bad news. Sex in a canoe is not what you think it is.

You might be familiar with the quote, “A Canadian is someone who knows how to make love in a canoe.” Author and historian Pierre Berton, to whom the quip is most often attributed, claimed he said no such thing. No matter. Whoever said this was not talking about sex, and if you missed this distinction, read on.

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The very incomplete guide to having sex in a canoe

For penetrating insights into the act itself, the Internet abounds with how-to instructions, directions, DIY tips and tricks, many of them with accompanying intriguing diagrams and illustrations. Some are tasteful, like Cosmo’s canoodling visual; many are decidedly not.

For those of you bone-headedly literal types who choose to continue to obsess on the physicality of the notion of striving for experientially-affirmed Canadian citizenship, here’s the bad news. True hosers know love in a canoe is just the beginning—an entry point as it were—into a veritable Karnoe Sutra of coital challenges serious students of this subject have discovered on offer in the Great North.

If you think you’ve mastered the canoe thing, congratulations, you’re but a kindergarten dropout in such matters. If you’re ever hoping to matriculate and move on to grad school, you’ll need to master conjugal liaisons in skin-on-frame qayaqs, surfskis, SUPs, the good-old rump-resistant rock of the Canadian shield at -40º or on a portaledge halfway up Mount Thor’s main face in Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island, ideally on the winter solstice.

There’s no room for complacency or pride in accomplishment if all you’ve ever done is shimmy a double-ender on a balmy July night at the lake.

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Canoes are about relationships

The indoctrinated know it’s not about sex; the quotation references lovemaking in a canoe. This is a less physical and potentially far more satisfying proposition, much as this might come as a shock to some of the canoe jocks out there. Because if canoes are about anything, they are about relationships. The birch tree with the canoe, the vessel with the landscape, the design with First Peoples, the wood with the water, the water with the sky, the paddle with the paddler, the paddlers with each other, and the pastime with the traditions of old. To canoe is to love the relationships it kindles, reveals and nourishes.

However, one relationship I’d like to highlight is how this topic has had an unexpected defining influence on my legacy as a writer and storyteller.

An accredited expert on canoe canoodling

I’ve raised two loving and competent daughters, written a number of books that sold tens of copies, had several real jobs in respectable institutions, spent more years than I care to admit in post-secondary institutions gathering letters after my name that would make a killer Scrabble hand, and done a little canoodling here and there, just for fun—and what is my reward? With search terms “sex in a canoe” duly entered and executed in preparation to write this column, the very first of 16,600,000 webpages, conjured in 0.41 seconds, is a reference to me.

Woman and little girl sitting in bow of red canoe.

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It’s a line from an article by Malia Wollan in The New York Times. Here’s the bullet citation: “July 26, 2018 — To maintain balance, relax your body. ‘Let your hips roll with the canoe,’ Raffan says. Be mindful of the fact sound carries particularly….”

What else is there to know? There’s my name written down in glory. The expert source, according to Google. The sex-in-a-canoe guy. Son of a perch! Maybe I should have been out paddling the day the reporter called.

James Raffan is an author, explorer, canoodler and Director of External Relations at the Canadian Canoe Museum.

Cover of Paddling Magazine Issue 67 This article was first published in the Summer 2022 issue of Paddling Magazine. Subscribe to Paddling Magazine’s print and digital editions, or browse the archives.

Don’t come knocking when the canoe is rocking. | Feature photo: Michael Hewis and Jeff Priest

LoPo Diveskins Releases Performance Apparel Made From Bottles At Risk Of Polluting Oceans

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December 8, 2022

CHAPEL HILL, NC // DEC 2022 – LoPo Diveskins is pleased to announce the launch of its website and first five products. The first four offerings—dive skins, rashguard, and two legging styles—are the results of years of research and planning to create flattering and comfortable garments made by women for women using U.S.-sourced materials and manufacturing that is sustainable as well as protective of our oceans and environment. The latest addition is a simple headband using scraps from production of the specially-ordered fabric.

LoPo Diveskins was founded by two sisters, Jill and Kelly Newbold, alumni of the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, when they were unable to find a well-designed, quality-made, durable, and flattering dive skin. To help protect the ocean they love, they decided to use fabric made out of ocean-bound plastic bottles, a new fabric by North Carolina based Unifi, Inc. REPREVE Our Ocean fiber is made from bottles collected within 50 kilometers of coastlines in countries or areas lacking formal waste or recycling systems.

“We’re excited to finally bring these products to market,” said LoPo CEO and co-founder Jill Newbold. “The passion and joy all of our partners have exhibited in creating our first garments has been inspiring and we can’t wait to build a LoPo community that exhibits a similar enthusiasm for our beautiful oceans, lakes and rivers. The focus on women water enthusiasts who do what they love on (or under) water is a real draw to our why. Being a part of a solution is empowering and impactful.”

LoPo Diveskins is partnering with a U.S. garment manufacturer focused on sustainable, small batch manufacturing for creation of its styles. They source all thread, elastic, zippers, and other components from U.S.-based manufacturers. Each garment will be sustainably manufactured in small batches to avoid excessive overstock, thereby reducing the possibility that any excess inventory may end up in a landfill. LoPo products are also Berry Amendment Compliant.

LoPo Diveskins is currently taking preorders on its first run of garments at https://lopodiveskins.com and is planning initial deliveries to customers in early 2023.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina based LoPo Diveskins creates thoughtfully designed performance apparel made from bottles at risk of polluting our oceans. For investment opportunities or media inquiries, please contact Jill Newbold at jill@lopodiveskins.com.

RAILBLAZA Launches The C-Tug R With Kiwi Wheels

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December 8, 2022

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Houston, Texas – RAILBLAZA, manufacturer of premium quality, user-friendly mounting systems and accessories, announced today the launch of its new C-Tug R with Kiwi Wheels.

The RAILBLAZA C-Tug R with Kiwi Wheels is the next evolution in the world’s best-selling kayak cart. Compatible with all the vessels the original cart suited and more, the RAILBLAZA C-TUG R now fits a wider selection of hull profiles including pontoon hulls like that on the Hobie Pro Angler and Hobie Outback, to name a few. Building on the bestselling innovations of the C-Tug range, the new C-Tug R features a pair of 20-inch hull rails allowing users to easily secure the cart for perfect positioning, to optimize loading/unloading, reduce pulling load and get on the water faster.

The C-Tug R assembles and dismantles in seconds and stows easily in a kayak or canoe hatch and allows users to leave gear onboard their craft while loading on and off the cart without the need for an extra pair of hands. C-Tug’s Kiwi Wheels are like nothing else on the market—puncture-free with hi-grip rubber tread, they are super durable, roll freely and designed to soften the ride.

Green and black kayak cart sitting next to Hobie kayak — Photo Courtesy: RAILBLAZA

“As kayak hull designs grow and evolve, we have matched that evolution with a range expansion and innovation of our own,” said Andrew Moczygemba, president of RAILBLAZA USA. “Our new C-Tug R with Kiwi Wheels is the perfect complement to the latest kayak models, and we’re confident it will greatly enhance any kayaking adventure.”

The new C-Tug R is lightweight, coming in at only 8.8-pounds with a 220-pound loading capacity. Constructed of reinforced composite material and stainless steel, reinforced axles, the C-Tug is constructed to last no matter what users throw at it. For secure transport, the C-Tug includes a strap with cam-lock buckle and an adjustable kickstand for easy use. C-Tug Kiwi wheels have a diameter of 10.3-inches and a width of 3.6-inches for excellent maneuverability over almost any terrain. Backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty, the RAILBLAZA C-Tug R with Kiwi Wheels is available through RAILBLAZA’s network of dealers for MSRP $169.99 USD.

For more information on RAILBLAZA, C-Tug, or their full line of mounting products, please visit www.railblazausa.com.

Green and black kayak cart — Photo Courtesy: RAILBLAZA

About RAILBLAZA:

Hold everything… with RAILBLAZA StarPorts and an extensive range of mounting accessories. The RAILBLAZA system lets you multitask the space on your boat, ATV, RV or trailer… Making your outdoor life one to hold onto. What sets RAILBLAZA apart from its competition is the simplicity of our StarPort mount, the ease with which people fit it, and the diverse range of situations it’s used in. Super strong, all RAILBLAZA parts are made from high quality, UV stabilized, engineering polymers, stainless steel and anodized aluminum. Where extra strength is required, the polymers used are fiberglass reinforced.

We’re committed to making people’s lives easier, by providing diverse, flexible and user-friendly mounting systems and accessories to the marine, RV and farming sectors internationally. We have proven this commitment by a process of continuous refinement of our product line, and excellent customer service. Since dispatching our first shipment in March 2010, people the world over have discovered how useful RAILBLAZA products are, we now sell in nearly 50 countries. www.railblazausa.com

RAILBLAZA holds several patents and other IP registrations for the C-Tug range with more pending. Please refer to the website or product packaging for more details.