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When A Paddler Dies, We Are Too Quick To...

The paddling community judges accidents harshly. We are so determined to figure it out and ascribe a cause to...

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Stories

Our Editor’s Favorite Stories Of The Year

Happy New Year! In 2024, the Paddling Mag team covered some unforgettable tales. Our favorite stories included a kayaker...

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Skills

Canoe Surfing Biggest Swell In 30 Years Off Waikiki...

Early December 2024, outrigger canoe surfers gathered at Castles in Waikiki to catch the biggest swell in decades with...

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Editor's Choice

Rescues

Paddleboarder Rescues Man Who Fell Through Ice On Jet Ski (Video)

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Rescues

On December 26, 2024, on Long Island, New York, a man rode his jetski onto a semi-frozen part of Poopspastuck Creek, and broke through...

Boats

Alpacka Raft Launches New Mage Whitewater Packraft

Alpacka Raft has launched the all new Mage, a packable whitewater packraft designed for intermediate to advanced whitewater along...

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Boats

Review: Klepper Folding Kayaks’ Aerius 545

With the possible exception of orchestral instruments, few products have changed as little as the Klepper kayak since the...

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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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Gear

Apparel

Bracing For The Coming PFAS Ban

Few feats of industrial wizardry have had a greater impact on paddlesports than waterproof-breathable dry wear. These revolutionary garments...

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Accessories

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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Trips

Columns

From Ireland To India: One Family’s 51,000KM SUP And...

Respite from the searing summer heatwave was a mere 12 kilometers away—a small lake we could reach in only...

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Destinations

The Best Places To Standup Paddleboard In San Diego,...

More than a decade ago, when I moved to San Diego, the bays and ocean afforded me the opportunity...

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Destinations

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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Paddling Trip Guide
Best Trips

Skills

Why You’re Not Winning The River Permit Lottery

Permits for the United States’ most iconic river trips are difficult to secure, and it’s no surprise why. Data...

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Columns

Pro Boaters On Why Expeditions Fail

Even the pros know that not every whitewater expedition goes as planned. From overlooked prep to unpredictable weather and...

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Buying Advice

Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals For Paddlers

It's unforgettable the day you get to show up at the launch with some fresh new paddling gear. You...

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Paddling Film Festival
Best Films

Canada Vertical - Winner of Best Adventure Travel Film 2024