The wind blew waves into two-foot rollers at the mouth of the river, and I tried my best to paddle closer to shore. The northeast wind was so strong, I kept getting pushed into the open water.

A writer attempted a solo kayak trip from St. Mary's, Georgia, to Cumberland Island. The experience revealed that strong winds can be more challenging than tides for kayakers in that area. A few years ...

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Watch as I attempt an epic kayak launch straight from the dock—and then fight my way back out of the water! This video captures every splash, wobble, and determination that goes into both getting into ...

I was feeling too lazy to get out of my kayak the normal way, so I tried sliding straight onto the dock while still in the boat. Let's just say things didn’t quite work out as I hoped! Watch my ...