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Olympian’s SUP Stability Secrets

Whether you want to paddle fast, paddle far or just paddle with your dog on board, it all starts...
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Best Black Friday Paddleboard Deals

If you are on the hunt for the best Black Friday paddleboard deals we've got you covered. The biggest...
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Best Black Friday Kayak Deals

During the holiday season, some are gearing up for winter activities like skiing and skating, some are planning to...
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Best Black Friday Camping Deals

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Finding the best Black Friday camping deals are a lot like finding the perfect campsite, it's take a lot of unappreciated hard work, but...
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Boats

First Look: Hornbeck Boats Pack Boat

Built for solo paddlers looking for something extremely lightweight, minimalist, and maneuverable, Josh Thrombley of Hornbeck Boats introduced the...
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Kayaks

Best Inflatable Two-Person Kayaks For 2025

In all my years paddling, I've spent many days in kayaks and in rafts, but some of the most...
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First Look: Forged Carbon with Swift Canoe & Kayak...

Lightweight, strong and beautiful on a boat, Bill Swift from Swift Canoe & Kayak introduced the Paddling Mag team...
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Review: Rheaume Canoes’ Explorer 16

Rhéaume Canoes Explorer 16 Specs Length: 16’ Width: 38” Depth: 14.5” Weight: 40–42 lbs Capacity: 1,000 lbs MSRP: $4,418 CAD rheaumecanoes.com For nearly 40 years, Quebec manufacturer...
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The Gear Our Editors Won’t Go Without This Fall

The heat of summer is nice and all, but there is something special about fall paddling trips. Maybe it’s...
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Gear

First Look: NRS Ninja Pro PFD (Video)

The NRS Ninja Pro got an upgrade in 2024 and the Paddling Mag team got a first look at...
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Best Life Jackets For 2025

Personal flotation devices are the most crucial safety gear on the water. Each year, close to 200 paddlers die...
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Our Favorite Paddling Trips You Can Do

In a world with endless options, how do you choose your next adventure? We trust the word-of-mouth recommendations from...
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Adventures

Expedition Torngat

Instinct tells me to turn around. Urgently. The worst-case scenario is a polar bear right behind me, I think, not...
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Destinations

Why The Great Calusa Blueway Needs To Be Every...

Whether you're seeking solitude in Southwest Florida's wild landscapes or craving a lively day on the water, the Great...
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A Paddlers Guide To Whale Watching In Baja California...

Peter Grubb was kayaking between two islands in Loreto Bay National Marine Park—a protected area off the coast of...
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Best Kayaking Gifts

The familiar adage, “You can never have too much gear,” is more like a commandment for most kayakers. While...
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The Beginner’s Guide To Canoeing

There is no better way to get on the water and get away from it all than in a...
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Best Drysuits For Paddling In 2025

A drysuit is probably the most expensive paddling item you’ll buy after your kayak or canoe. It’s also the...
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News & Events

Salmon And Paddlers To Make Historic Descent On The...

The Klamath River stretches 400 miles from its source in Oregon to the sea in California, and on October...
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First Descent Of The New Gorilla

November 2, 2024 would’ve been the 29th annual Green Race, an event that draws thousands from all over the...
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2025 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards: Winners Announced

Rapid Media is pleased to announce the winners of the sixth annual Paddling Magazine Industry Awards, presented by the...
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