Paddling Guide: Thousand Islands

Forming the border between Ontario, Canada and New York, USA, the Thousand Islands is one of the best freshwater kayak touring or sea kayaking destinations in North America. It boasts over a thousand islands, shipwrecks, wildlife, and park land for multi-day kayak trips. Servicing the Thousand Islands from the Ontario side, you'll find the Thousand Island Kayak Company, which information, kayak rentals, or fully guided kayaking trips in the area. Not surprisingly, nobody knows the Thousand Island waters better than Thousand Island Kayak Company owner Scott Ewart. In this video, Scott gives a rundown on everything you need to know to have a great paddling trip to the Thousand Islands region. 01:00​ – About the Thousand Islands 01:20 – Unique Features 0​2:21 – Type of Paddlecraft 03:16​ – Experience Needed 03:55​ – Overnight Trips 05:00 – Recommended Routes 05:34 – Hazards & Dangers 07:39 – Rules & Regulations 08:19 – Fishing 08:40 – Places to Stay 09:05 – Places to Eat 09:31 – Rental Gear 10:36 – More Information MORE INFORMATION: Thousand Islands Kayaking: https://www.1000islandskayaking.com Take a free online safety course for canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddling (SUP), brought to you by the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast Guard: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/ Other paddling gear I use and recommend: NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks! PADDLES Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7 Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH FOOTWEAR NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y NRS Boundary Boot: https://bit.ly/2TaCMgl PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3dkDYaD NRS H2Core Silkweight Shirt: https://bit.ly/3xF43pX NRS H2Core Silkweight Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yZGbO2 NRS Hydroskin Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3wCvoI3 NRS Riptide Splash Jacket: https://bit.ly/3BbAZZJ NRS Flux Dry Top: https://bit.ly/2U3Pvlw PFD’S NRS Odyssey PFD: https://bit.ly/3ibIk2n NRS Zen PFD: https://bit.ly/2VCfrF3 NRS Chinook PFD: https://bit.ly/2TaEAG9 OTHER PADDLING GEAR Zoleo Communicator: https://bit.ly/3zw7gw1 NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: https://bit.ly/36z5BG6 WRSI Current Helmet: https://bit.ly/2Te6KA6 PADDLING SHORTS/BOTTOMS NRS Benny Board Short: https://bit.ly/2VIbK0L NRS Hydroskin Shorts: https://bit.ly/3hCXPl2 SUNGLASSES WileyX: https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR FOLLOW KEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoPaddle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddle365/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopaddle Blog: https://in4adventure.com MADE POSSIBLE with the Support of: Ontario Creates: https://www.ontariocreates.ca/ Bell Fund: https://bellfund.ca/ PRODUCED BY Heliconia: https://www.heliconia.ca Contact: [email protected] #seakayaking #seakayak #kayak #kayakcamping