Once upon a time, hoisting a cumbersome kayak or canoe onto the roof of your car was the only way to log laps on the water. While those traditional watercrafts are still a top choice for experienced ...

When I was 16, I started my first season as a safety kayaker for whitewater rafting trips. Each trip I crammed myself into my snug-fitting whitewater kayak, spending hours a day in the uncomfortable, ...