NRS e-News Boating TipsGear ChoiceHow to Choose Apparel for Safe Fall Canoeing - Tips and a video on extending your canoeing into the fall months. How to Choose Apparel for Safe Fall Whitewater Kayaking - Tips and a video on extending your kayaking into the fall months. How to Choose Apparel for Safe Fall Touring Kayaking - Choosing apparel for safe Fall touring kayaking. Choosing the Perfect SUP Paddle - Tips for picking the best SUP paddle for you. I'm a New Believer in Toaster Mitts! - Team NRS member Devon Barker becomes a convert. Choosing the Perfect Kayak Paddle - Tips for making the best paddle choice. Heat Loss and Your Head - Preventing heat loss from your head while boating. Outfitting Your
Touring Kayak - Tips on outfitting a touring kayak. Choosing Your First Raft or Cataraft - Things to consider when buying your first raft or cataraft. Gear Know HowHow to Inflate Your Raft - Tips on proper raft inflation techniques. How to Stretch a Latex Neck Gasket - Stretching a drytop or drysuit neck gasket that's too tight. How to Maintain Your NRS Barrel Pump - Cleaning and lubricating the NRS Barrel Pump. How to Tie the Figure 8 Knot - Demonstrating the tying of this versatile knot. How to Tie a Tautline Hitch Knot - The Tautline Hitch - a great boater’s knot. How to Remove a Knife from a Lash Tab - Tips for safely removing a knife sheath from a lash tab. How to Seal an NRS Dry Bag - The simple steps to get a watertight dry bag seal. How to Restuff a Rescue Throw Bag - The proper way to repack rope in your throw bag. Special Edition Ninja PFD - NRS supports the USA Freestyle Kayaking Team. Hey, What's the Weight Carrying Capacity of NRS Boats? - Discussion of the carrying capacity of rafts and cats. K-Pump Valve Fit Adaptor - An inexpensive K-Pump adaptor. Helmet Know How - Can I wear my bike helmet when boating? Kayak and Canoe Car Top Basics - The safe way to carry kayaks and canoes on top of your vehicle. Care for Your Drysuit's Zippers - Protecting your drysuit zipper during transport. The Sun Friend or Foe - Avoiding problems from the sun. Identifying
inflatable boat material - How to identify the type of material
in your inflatable boat. “In
your drywear descriptions, what do you mean when you say “semi-dry”?” “What
are the differences between a “touring” PFD and a “whitewater”
PFD?” “What’s
the difference between HydroSkin and neoprene wetsuits?” “What
is the temperature comfort range for this particular wetsuit, glove,
footwear, etc?” “Can
I send my inflatable boat to you for repair work?” “What
the heck is DWR and why should it concern me?" Choosing a Frame - Choosing
a Frame for Your Raft or Cataraft. Gear Care, Repair and MaintenanceHow to Fix a Leaky Inflatable PR Valve - Tips on fixing a leaky PR valve on your raft or IK. Dry Wear Latex Gasket Emergency Field Repair - Using Tear-Aid - Type A for latex gasket field repair. How to Troubleshoot Boat Valve Leaks - Step-by-step video instructions for fixing a leaky boat valve. How to Clean and Store Your Inflatable Boat - Step-by-step video instructions for cleaning and storing your inflatable. Drysuit Wearing and Maintenance Tip - Video tips for putting on, taking off and maintaining your drysuit. Drywear Gasket Repair - How to repair your own gaskets and make them last longer.
Valve Know How - Information on identification, maintenance and repair of inflatable boat valves. That's the Rub - to prevent and repair rub spots in inflatable boats. The Care and Feeding of Drywear Gaskets - How to take care of and repair your drywear gaskets. NRS Repair/Care - Repair
and Care Instructions. Gasket Repair Instructions - Instructions for replacing and caring for latex gaskets on your drytops
and drysuits. NRS Gasket and Pump Repair Department - We'll repair your latex drysuit drytop gaskets and raft pumps. Saltwater Gear
Care - Tips for maintaining gear you use in and around saltwater. Gear Maintenance - Tips on taking care of and storing your boating gear. Check Out Your Drywear - Check on the condition of your drywear before the season starts. Drywear Care -
Care and cleaning of boating dry tops, drysuits, etc. Boating SkillsPreventing Shoulder Injuries –Some helpful tips on preventing boater shoulder injuries. Fitting Molded Oar Sleeves
and Oar Rights - Preventing slipping of Molded Oar Sleeves and Oar Rights. Rolling A Kayak - World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, gives pointers on learning to roll your kayak. Extend Your Boating Season - Gear you need to boat outside the summer months. Preventing
Boating Injuries - Body conditioning, proper technique and equipment
prevent injury. Rescue Bag Techniques - Tips on using a rescue throwbag. Getting Pumped - Tips for pumping inflatable boats. Knots to Know - Common boater's knots. Know the Flow - Understanding
river flows. Limber Up - Stretching
exercises for paddlers. For WomenWomen of the World Rejoice! - NRS is now carrying the Whiz Freedom Feminine Funnel. Women Boaters Discussion Group - A group of women talks about issues for women boaters. Boating with Kids"Whitewater Kids!"–Tips on introducing young kids to the sport of kayaking. Kids & Nature - Outdoors education for the young people in your life. 'Living' With
Kids on Boating Trips - Tips for making boating trips with kids
enjoyable for all. Outdoor FunClose to Home - Hints and links for finding outdoor fun closer to where you live. Tips for Outdoor Fun - Ideas from NRS folks for outdoor fun and games. Cans - The Game -
Rules for a fun camp game. Multiday Trips & CampingHow Low Can You Go? - "Camp Cooking Without Coolers II" - A book by Lacey Anderson Pre-trip Food Preparation - Doing some work before your trip speeds up meal preparation and cuts
down on the mess. Multiday Trips
– Kayaks - Tips for multiday kayak trips. Multiday Trips
– Raft and Cataraft - Tips for multiday raft
and cataraft trips. Kayak Camping - How
to pack you kayak with camping in mind. Multi-Day Tripping - Tips for multi-day raft trips. Camping Tips -
Camping tips for boaters. MiscellaneousThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Whitewater SUP - Stand-up paddle boarding is the new whitewater thrill. Its Up to Us to Stop the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species - Learn about invasive aquatic species and agency prevention efforts. USGS WaterAlert Service - Service gives email or text message alerts on river flows. A Paddler's Dictionary - A reprint from Canoe & Kayak Magazine on many boating terms. 12 Reasons to Start Paddling - A reprint from Canoe & Kayak Magazine on the many reasons for getting on the water. Idaho Fee to Fight Invasive Species - Idaho law requires boaters to purchase sticker to help prevent spread of invasive plant and animal species. Overcoming Fear - Suggestions for overcoming the fear produced by a scary swim. Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species - How to prevent the spread of harmful organisms in our waterways. |
