The What and the Why
Floating Kayaks is an independent Australian kayaking resource covering gear reviews, buying guides, and practical how-to advice for paddlers of all levels. Whether you are buying your first kayak, planning a fishing trip, trying to figure out how to store your kayak, or wondering whether kayaking is possible with a health condition you manage, this is the place to find straightforward, honest information.
The site was started in 2020 by Randy, a keen kayaker and angler who wanted to help fellow enthusiasts find the right gear for their needs. We have continued that mission ever since.
The Who
Hi, I am the current editor of Floating Kayaks, based in Melbourne, Australia. I am not a professional kayaker. I am someone who has kayaked on holidays, loves being on the water, and got genuinely absorbed in the world of kayaking gear and advice. That perspective shapes everything on this site. We write for people who want clear, practical information without the jargon.
What You’ll Find Here
Floating Kayaks covers everything from beginner guides and safety advice to in-depth gear reviews across fishing kayaks, inflatable kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and accessories. We research products carefully so you do not have to spend hours doing it yourself.
We are also home to the Kayaking for Everyone series, one of the most comprehensive collections of accessibility-focused kayaking guides available anywhere online. The series covers practical advice for paddlers managing health conditions including:
- Arthritis, diabetes, asthma, and hayfever
- Back pain, hearing loss, and vision impairment
- Anxiety, depression, and ADHD
- Vertigo, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
- Pregnancy, joint replacement recovery, and osteoporosis
- Pacemakers, stroke recovery, and more
Every guide in the series is written to a practical advice standard with medical disclaimers, condition-specific safety considerations, and gear recommendations tailored to each condition. Because kayaking really is for everyone.
Browse the Kayaking for Everyone Series →
A Note on Independence
Floating Kayaks is independently owned and operated. Some articles contain affiliate links to products we recommend. If you purchase through one of these links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. We only link to products we would genuinely recommend to a friend.