Many people who get into kayaking start out alone. But kayaking alone isn’t always safe or fun. This is where choosing a kayaking group or club comes in. Joining other paddlers on the water provides a wonderful sense of community and a great way to bond with new friends with similar interests.

Though I’ve listed nine ways to find kayak groups near you, online community kayak groups and kayak clubs are two of the easiest ways to find fellow paddlers. Searching for kayak groups online on Meetup.com, Facebook, and forums like Reddit and Quora will rapidly lead you to groups that offer learning, events, and paddling opportunities in your area.

Kayaking groups provide the benefit of community with other paddlers who are open to building new friendships with like-minded paddlers who have an interest in safety, education, competitions, exploration, leisurely paddles, stewardship opportunities, and motivating others.

The maximum weight capacity of a kayak is very important whether you are renting or buying. If you overload a kayak, its performance can suffer greatly or worse… It can sink. Let’s look at why kayak weight limits are a concern and how a kayak’s optimal performance weight limit differs.

Want to save money when buying a kayak? Buying used can save you up to 50% off the price of a new kayak. The savings depends on demand, location, age, construction quality, condition, season, and marketplace.