One of our most feature-rich inflatable platforms just got two big upgrades. The new and improved Rackham Aero 12’4” is back and better than ever—with simple yet substantial differences: the addition of APEX Pedal Drive compatibility and the ability to add a seat.

With the BOTE APEX Pedal Drive, getting from Point A to Point B on the water has never been easier. In other words, the APEX Pedal Drive is a revolutionary accessory that’ll transform your LONO Aero or Rackham Aero 12′4″ into a hands-free, pedal-powered watercraft in no time flat.

Is it a boat or is it a stand up paddle board? But the point of the motor isn’t to trail through backwaters at top speed and disrupt quiet coves; the motor just helps you get there faster so you can cut the motor and navigate honey holes the way they were meant to be discovered: stealthily.

The Sean & Tyler Road Show - The Brown Family Welcome to the first edition of The Sean & Tyler Road Show, where BOTE releases Sean and Tyler, BOTE’s Photography and Videography Dynamic Duo, into human habitats, unattended, and hopes for the best. So what is The Sean & Tyler Road Show? Well, if you’re new to our scene, there’s one thing you gotta know: we’re mad scientists, or what some people call innovators. Over the last decade, we’ve dreamed up some crazy shit and then brought it to market, creating a #BOTENation of fans and ambassadors. Our BOTE Ambassadors...

We put our solid and inflatable boards head-to-head, rating them on performance, portability and storage, accessories, durability, style, variety, and quality to determine which construction comes out ahead.

We’ve developed a lineup of inflatable kayaks, each offering a suite of unique features that cater to that lifestyle and we’re here to help you narrow down the selection and get you on your way to maximizing your time on the water with the right vessel.

You probably know us for our fleet of world-class, world-renowned stand-up paddle boards, but innovation is in our blood, and our foray into the inflatable kayak space was a natural progression.

There’s nothing much better than tandem kayaking. Whether you’re looking to tandem kayak with friends or looking to make friends by owning a tandem kayak, here are a few tips and tricks for mastering tandem mode with someone else. 

A tandem kayak is the ultimate two-person adventure experience. It’s a great activity for friends, spouses, fathers, mothers, dog-lovers, you name it. So, whether you and your adventure buddy are searching for a new way to explore together or you’re looking to become the ultimate giver of adventure to all those in your immediate circle of friends and family, here’s why tandem kayaking is a must-t