CanoeSport Outfitters-Iowa

Most kayakers never really examine the stroke they throw thousands of times every single paddle day — and that's exactly where speed, endurance, and efficiency are being left on the water. The forward stroke isn't about arm strength. It's about torso rotation, foot pressure, blade placement, and a clean exit at the hip that stops wasting energy on every single stroke. Our latest blog breaks down five key components that will change the way your boat moves and how you feel at the end of a long day on the water.

The Kayak Forward Stroke: Five Key Components to Power, Efficiency, and Endurance Copyright © May 2026 by CanoeSport Outfitters | Est. 1992 | 34 Years Serving Iowa Paddlers The forward stroke is the foundation of kayak paddling. It is the stroke you will use thousands of times on any meaningful day on the water, and the one that most paddlers never really examine after their fir...

3 roof racks staged and ready for installation! Must be a holiday weekend and people are going paddling!! Thule
PS: Did you know we do free installation with every purchase?

Don't forget to make plans to come to the lake!
**Lake Ahquabi Boat Rental and Concession will open for the season beginning May 22.

**Raccoon River Park Boathouse will be open this weekend 10am-6pm and seasonal hours begin May 22!!

Summer is just around the corner! - https://mailchi.mp/canoesportoutfitters.com/welcome-to-the-lake-8357467

Paddling is one of those rare activities where ten people can do it for ten completely different reasons — and all of them are right. Whether you're chasing solitude on a quiet river, stalking bass in a backwater slough, or just discovering what's around the next bend, the water has a way of giving you exactly what you came for. This article explores all the reasons people fall in love with paddling — from the thrill of whitewater to the quiet magic of drifting past a great blue heron at dawn. Whatever your reason, it starts with getting on the water. 🛶
https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/post/paddling-an-experience-of-your-own
https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/post/paddling-an-experience-of-your-own

Paddling: An Experience of Your Own Paddling is one of those rare activities where ten people can do it for ten completely different reasons — and all of them are right. This article explores all the reasons people fall in love with paddling — from the thrill of whitewater to the quiet magic of drifting past a great blue heron at ...

19 miles on the river today! Saw barges, eagles, fish, plenty of birds and other wildlife. Sunny skies and a strong wind at our backs made our paddle quite delightful. Local pizza completed our day! Joe's Pizza & Arcade Guttenberg

Some of us are not in central Iowa this weekend! Kicking off our Mississippi River Trip Stay tuned for paddling pictures and tomorrow!

We will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 26 for the holidays and a store remodeling project. We are available for in-store visits with a call ahead! Happy New Year and we look forward to paddling with you in 2026!

Todays schedule of presentations! Come learn about these amazing destinations and get excited for some paddling! Free and open to all!!