01. Photographer pick: Dean Ohlmus 

Kayaking is believed to have originated with the indigenous peoples of the Arctic region. They used kayaks for hunting, fishing, and transportation. Photo by Dean Ohlmus

Dean Ohlmus is an Australian photographer and outdoor enthusiast who takes incredible nature photos. He has a passion for travel and exploration, which he says is shown in his art. His photos can be seen at https://www.instagram.com/dean.ohlmus and https://www.deanohlmus.com.

02. Article pick: The Most Scenic Places To Kayak In The U.S. 

There are various types of kayaks designed for different purposes. These include sea kayaks for open water expeditions, whitewater kayaks for navigating rapids, recreational kayaks for casual paddling, and touring kayaks for long-distance trips. Photo by Benjamin Davies, Unsplash

This article by Roger Sands in Forbes is an easy guide to great places to kayak. Five spots are named: Sitka, Alaska; The Colorado River in Colorado; Salmon River in Idaho; The San Juan River in Utah; and Buffalo National River in Arkansas. Sands has been a travel journalist for three decades, and his expertise is on display here, with every mentioned place sounding incredible to visit.

03. Book pick: The Pacific Alone: The Untold Story of Kayaking's Boldest Voyage

“The Pacific Alone: The Untold Story of Kayaking's Boldest Voyage” by Dave Shively documents the journey of Ed Gillet, who in 1987 crossed the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii solo, with extraordinary challenges along the way. Shively brings this story to life in this gripping narrative, based on exclusive access to Gillet’s logs as well as interviews with the legendary paddler himself. It was the winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Literature.

04. Video pick: 5 Mistakes Every New Kayaker Makes... And How To Avoid Them

This video by YouTuber Headwaters Kayak is an extremely informative and interesting video that would likely help anyone new to kayaking. This video covers gear, types of paddles, paddling posture, getting in and out of the kayak, and how to paddle, among other things. This channel has plenty of other great videos that are definitely worth checking out for kayakers of any experience level.

05. Quote of the Week

"In a kayak, you can paddle to places where no one has ever been. It's like having your own personal portal to adventure."

            — Nigel Foster