NRS e-News Boating TipsDrywear Gasket Repair - How to repair your own gaskets and make them last longer.
"Whitewater Kids!"–Tips on introducing young kids to the sport of kayaking. Choosing Your First Raft or Cataraft - Things to consider when buying your first raft or cataraft. 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. Valve Know How - Information on identification, maintenance and repair of inflatable boat valves. 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. Close to Home - Hints and links for finding outdoor fun closer to where you live. Helmet Know How - Can I wear my bike helmet when boating? Heat Loss and Your Head - Preventing heat loss from your head while boating. Women of the World Rejoice! - NRS is now carrying the Whiz Freedom Feminine Funnel. Kayak and Canoe Car Top Basics - The safe way to carry kayaks and canoes on top of your vehicle. Rolling A Kayak - World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, gives pointers on learning to roll your kayak. Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species - How to prevent the spread of harmful organisms in our waterways. That's the Rub - to prevent and repair rub spots in inflatable boats. Care for Your Drysuit's Zippers - Protecting your drysuit zipper during transport. Extend Your Boating Season - Gear you need to boat outside the summer months. The Care and Feeding of Drywear Gaskets - How to take care of and repair your drywear gaskets. Tips for Outdoor Fun
- Ideas from NRS folks for outdoor fun and games. The Sun Friend or Foe
- Avoiding problems from the sun. Kids & Nature
- Outdoors education for the young people in your life. Women Boaters Discussion Group
- A group of women talks about issues for women boaters. 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. Preventing
Boating Injuries - Body conditioning, proper technique and equipment
prevent injury. Cans - The Game -
Rules for a fun camp game. 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. Pre-trip Food Preparation
- Doing some work before your trip speeds up meal preparation and cuts
down on the mess. 'Living' With
Kids on Boating Trips - Tips for making boating trips with kids
enjoyable for all. Identifying
inflatable boat material - How to identify the type of material
in your inflatable boat. Drywear Care -
Care and cleaning of boating dry tops, drysuits, etc. “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?" Outfitting Your
Touring Kayak - Tips on outfitting a touring kayak. Multiday Trips
– Kayaks - Tips for multiday kayak trips. Multiday Trips
– Raft and Cataraft - Tips for multiday raft
and cataraft trips. Rescue Bag Techniques
- Tips on using a rescue throwbag. Kayak Camping - How
to pack you kayak with camping in mind. Multi-Day Tripping
- Tips for multi-day raft trips. Getting Pumped
- Tips for pumping inflatable boats. Camping Tips -
Camping tips for boaters. Knots to Know
- Common boater's knots. Choosing a Frame - Choosing
a Frame for Your Raft or Cataraft. Know the Flow - Understanding
river flows. Limber Up - Stretching
exercises for paddlers. |
