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News: Cyril Derreumaux Completes Pacific Crossing To Hawaii

On September 20, 2022, Cyril Derreumaux paddled into the town of Hilo, on the island of Hawaii. After 91...

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It’s Time To Change How We Pay For Paddling

I beach my kayak at a paddle-in campground. A fee box wants $12 to camp on a not-quite-flat spot...

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Videos

Watch The 2022 Extreme Kayak Championships (Video)

On September 23, a collection of the best whitewater racers in the world will make their way to a...

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5 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Kayaking, According To Google

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The internet is a miraculous place. The sum knowledge of the human experience is at our fingertips and with a few clicks we can...

Boats

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Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Creek...

Creek boats have come a long way since 1973, when Tom and Jamie McEwan attempted the first descent of...

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Kayaks

Recreational Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems Pungo 120

Finding the right recreational kayak for your needs can be a daunting task with so many different designs and...

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Paddleboards

Best Body Glove Paddleboards For 2022

Over the past few years, standup paddleboarding has grown in popularity and expanded into a growing number of households...

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Canoes

Best Canoes For Families For 2022

Canoeing is the perfect activity to bring families closer together—after all, you are literally all in the same boat....

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Paddling Buyer's Guide
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Gear

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6 Reasons Why It Pays To Buy Better Paddling...

I admit it. I’m a gearhead. I’ve spent the last 30 years working in the outdoor industry selling paddlesports...

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5 Best Sleeping Pads For Kayak And Canoe Camping

A restful night in the backcountry starts with a dependable sleeping pad. Unlike backpackers who rank weight above most...

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Gear

What’s Best? Bent Vs. Straight Shaft Canoe Paddles

Much debate and conjecture have surrounded the argument for straight shaft versus bent shaft canoe paddles, and vice versa....

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Trips

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Zero To Hero: How Rookies Tackled The Infamous Bass...

As many great adventures do, the idea to cross the Bass Strait first came up after a few beers....

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Meet The 77-Year-Old Solo Canoeist Crushing 1,000-Mile Arctic Journeys

Polar explorer Will Steger says, “Expeditions have kept me young.” This spring, at the age of 77, he set off...

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6 Epic Expeditions To Follow This Summer

Sticking closer to home this year? Satisfy your wanderlust from afar with these six epic, record-breaking kayaking and canoeing...

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Destinations

9 Reasons You Need To Paddle The Nahanni River

The Nahʔą Dehé or South Nahanni River is so storied within canoeing lore—staking out its rightful claim on many...

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Paddling Trip Guide
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How Drones Are Revolutionizing The Search For Missing Paddlers

Search and rescue veterans could never have imagined the day would come when first responders could use a drone...

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Kayaks

Best Beginner Fishing Kayaks For 2022

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu says the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For prospective kayak...

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Canoes

Best Grumman Canoes For 2022

If you began paddling before the rise of plastics, chances are you’ve sat in an aluminum Grumman canoe. These...

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Paddling Film Festival
Best Films

Official Paddling Film Festival Trailer 2022