With an ever increasing number of people venturing further and further into the backcountry the number of rescues is also increasing.  This sparks the debate around the central question - who should pay for these rescues?

Read more: Who should pay for Rescues?

"Having a hands-free means of pumping out a flooded cockpit has great advantages and I have always outfitted my kayaks with a foot-operated bilge pump.  However, in the back of my mind has always lingered the desire for and electric pump...  "

Read more: DIY Project - Inexpensive Electric Bilge Pump

Don't really know what else to say about this one except it's Friday and I thought some folks might like to see a video of Mice surfing.  Yup.

Why is it that Surfing always seems to start a trend and then Kayaking (maybe) catches up?  It seems these little guys have been ripping on ocean waves and river surf for the last few years.  I'm not sure if they will ever make the switch to kayaking (I think holding a paddle might be a bit much for them) but I'm keeping an eye on them and the Mice Action Sports Industry so I'll keep you updated.

Buying new gear can be tricky and overwhelming, because you want to be sure the gear you leave the store with is the gear you actually need!  Read this article from Rapid Media's Paddling Buyers Guide to help with the process and make sure you go into your local shop with these 13 questions on your mind.

Read more: Before you shop - Ask yourself these 13 questions

No more honking horns, clouds of dirt and debris, no angry scowling faces staring blankly ahead (probably wishing they were doing this instead!).  Although it might not be perfect for every occasion I think the pros far outweigh the cons on this commute.  

Read more: If you paddle I bet you've dreamt of doing this!

Looking good and being colour coordinated is all fine and well but if no one sees you does it really even matter?  I'm not talking about being spotted carrying your boat down to the water either, I'm talking about when you are out on the water past your return time, getting near dark and people are out looking for you.  That type of 'seen'.  Find out what colours give you the best chance of being seen.  

Read more: Ever wonder what colour is most visible on the water?

It is the season for planning our next dream trip so if you've ever wanted to paddle in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska (and who hasn't!) use this as your starting point for a dream paddling vacation.

Read more: If this isn't on your bucket list it should be!

With so many different types of boat and board materials out there, how do you know which one is right for you?  We breakdown the cost vs weight vs strength of seven of the most common lay ups so you can make sure you get the boat or board you want.

Read more: Understanding Boat and Board Materials - which type should you buy?

Let's face it when the weather turns too cold to paddle or we just get too busy with life,  many of us are forced to get our paddling fix through pictures, stories, and daydreams.  Well it's that time of year I'm afraid (at least in most of North America) so here is some fuel to fire up those daydreams and provide you with some bucket list material and ideas of where your next paddling trip might take you. 

Read more: 10 Trips of a lifetime - your dream destination is here!

For some it's hard to imagine all of the details that you should consider when building a house (and for some like me it's hard to imagine even building one!) but Publisher Scott MacGregor shares some great advice drawing from his own personal experiences.

Read more: 'Design your home for the way you live your life'