CanoeSport Outfitters-Iowa

09/21/2026

Kicking off long boat week is an NDK Pilgrim. New boat, great for smaller-mid sized paddlers looking for a boat to take them on the next adventure. (New $4495)
OUR PRICE $2495

09/20/2026

We decided that the last week in September be dedicated to long boats. Long boats (aka sea kayaks) are boats that can quite literally do it all. They can travel long and short distances, pack out for week long trips or go out for a few hours, track straight as an arrow, glide effortlessly across the water, and are the boat to learn just about any skill. Long boats are 10/10 staff favorite go-to kayak. So each day this week we'll have a long boat deal. Normally most (fiberglass) sea kayaks are over $4500 and every boat this week is UNDER $2500.

09/19/2026

LAST WEEKEND! Our rental location Raccoon River Park Boathouse will be open today 10-6pm!

09/17/2026

Iowa in January is no fun so why not join us in sunny Florida for a paddling trip through the Everglades! Jan 11-15, 2027, registration due soon!

https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/everglades

09/16/2026

Looking for a new place to paddle? Join us on our Tybee Island Skills Trip in November. Deadline for registration is 9 days away!
https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/tybee

09/01/2026

Dan and Todd are picking up their boats for the holiday weekend! Dan went home with a new Dagger Stratos and Todd is hitting the lakes in his Hobie Passport! Are you ready for the weekend?

08/31/2026

End of summer paddling - https://mailchi.mp/canoesportoutfitters.com/late-summer-news-8361091 Labor Day Weekend hours and a new Full Moon Tour in September!

08/19/2026

https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/post/solve-sore-back-blisters-and-tingly-legs-in-a-kayak-with-uncommon-solutions

Sore back, tingly legs, or blister-covered hands after paddling? The fix is usually the opposite of what your instincts tell you to do. In our latest blog, Jeff breaks down the most common paddler complaints — and the simple, counterintuitive tweaks (like loosening your backrest instead of tightening it) that actually solve them. 🛶

Typical challenges I hear from new and even some experienced paddlers have to do with lifting and carrying their kayak, feet falling asleep, or back discomfort. There are often a variety of uncommon solutions to these common problems.