CanoeSport Outfitters-Iowa

06/24/2026

No one left behind today! Everyone is out on the water! Ok everyone but our store staff is out on the water. Retail is open 10-5pm today for all your paddling needs!

06/23/2026

https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/post/2015/03/05/how-to-demo-a-kayak
Tuesday Night Demo tonight from 6-8pm Lake Ahquabi Boat Rental and Concession!In case you're wondering what a demo is or how a demo works check out this article!

So you have decided to try out paddle sports and possibly purchase a kayak. Wonderful! Paddling is a great way to get on the water and explore our lakes and rivers! The best way to choose a kayak is to try them out or demo them. Just like you would try out a car before you buy it, you need to test a...

06/22/2026

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New blog up today! Did you know you can enjoy a full river paddling experience with just one car and zero shuttle logistics? Upstreaming — paddling against the current and floating back — is a skill-based technique that rewards river reading and lets solo paddlers hit the water anytime, anywhere. Stop by CanoeSport Outfitters to learn how to make the current work for you, not against you.

Paddling upstream efficiently has very little to do with raw strength and almost everything to do with where you choose to put your boat. A river is not a uniform conveyor belt moving at one speed from bank to bank. It is a complex, constantly varying system of fast and slow water, and learning to r...

06/18/2026

Happy to host Shine Soccer Academy this morning Raccoon River Park Boathouse

06/17/2026

We’re exploring some new trip options for next year. Short, long, flat water, rivers, coastal, the sky’s the limit! Where are your favorite places to paddle or where is a destination you want to go?!

06/16/2026

Ted is ready to hit the lakes and rivers this weekend in his new Tarpon 120! Congratulations!! Wilderness Systems

06/12/2026

All shapes and sizes for adventures are waiting for you in the back room!

06/11/2026

Kayaking Fundamentals I this Saturday 9am-1pm at Lake Ahquabi Boat Rental and Concession! This is a great class for beginners who want to focus on creating good habits and skills to start their kayaking career! Register online and see ya lakeside!
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06/09/2026

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Capsizing happens, but getting back in your kayak doesn't have to mean waiting for help. The scramble rescue, also known as the cowboy rescue, is the fastest solo re-entry technique available and it is a skill every paddler should have in their toolkit. Our latest article breaks the whole process down step by step, from beginner boat play exercises to the full swim-up and re-entry sequence. Read it, practice it, and paddle with more confidence every time you head out.

Short of knowing how to re-enter and roll, a scramble rescue provides the cleanestand quickest way back into your kayak after an unexpected swim. Learning it willincrease your confidence, your safety, and provide additional positive benefits. Copyright © June 2026 by CanoeSport Outfitters | Est. 19...