Paddle Lake Erie Blog

Kayaking Safety

Safe Water Temperature for Kayaking

As the spring approaches, it is important to know when conditions will be safe again for kayaking. Although possible to kayak whenever water temperatures are above freezing, it is definitely not safe yet for...

Types of Kayaks

There are many different types of kayaks for all levels of experience and paddlers looking for any type of experience. We’ve listed out here some of the most popular types and advice for choosing...

Mosquito Lake State Park (Ohio)

This man-made reservoir in Trumbull county Ohio is one of the largest lakes in the state and offers boating, fishing, hiking, and even snowmobile trails. The 2000 plus acre lake consists of woodlands and...

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Storing Your Kayak

Kayaking has become one of the most common sports and has been gaining popularity. However, when you own a beautiful kayak, you want to keep it in its shiny pristine condition for as long...

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Pymatuning Reservoir & State Park

Lake Pymatuning is a seventeen thousand acre reservoir that lies along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border with access from both states. This man made reservoir was created between 1931 and 1934 when frequent flooding and difficulty...

Kayaking Terminology

Kayaking Terminology

One of the things that may overwhelm newcomers to the sport is some of the boating and kayaking terminology. Following is a list of the most important boating and kayaking terminology: General Boating Bow...

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Protecting Your Cell Phone While Kayaking

Many new kayakers may question whether or not to take their phone on a trip. While a boating trip can provide a great chance to disconnect from life’s constant distractions and connect with nature,...

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Fixing Dent or Crease in Kayak Hull

Dents or creases in the hull of your Kayak from rough terrain or improper storage are definitely not something a paddler is happy to see. However worry not, because there are quite a few...