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Skills

Secrets Of The Back Deck Roll (Video)

Popularized in playboating as a way to avoid washing out of a hole, the back deck roll isn't just...

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Buying Advice

17 Best Budget Gifts For Paddlers

“You can never have too much gear” is a familiar adage among pretty much anyone who enjoys the outdoors,...

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News & Events

Best Black Friday Deals For Paddlers, Part II

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News & Events

Another paddling season is sadly drawing to a close, but don’t despair—the season of great deals is only just beginning! To save you money...

Boats

Inflatable Kayak Review: Tobin Wavebreak

The Tobin Wavebreak is a bargain-priced two-person inflatable kayak that’s sold at big box stores and on Amazon. It...

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Boats

Kayak Review: Sun Dolphin Excursion 10

The Sun Dolphin Excursion 10 kayak is a versatile boat that works for both kayak angling and recreational paddling....

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Boats

Best Scheels Kayaks For 2024

Walk into a Scheels sporting goods store and you’re looking at 2.4 million products spread across 200,000 square feet...

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Boats

Best Cheap Paddleboards For 2024

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy your own paddleboard to maximize fun on the water. This...

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Accessories

Beat The Cold With These Winter Paddling Must-Haves

There is no reason for the boating season to end, as long as you know how to dress for...

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2 Top Whitewater Paddles Go Head-To-Head

Sure, the kayak is the main attraction, but for whitewater kayakers, the paddle is doing all the work. And...

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Accessories

7 Best Kayak Lights To See & Be Seen

Lights serve many purposes on a kayak. If you’re a kayak angler and enjoy night fishing, a light can...

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Trips

Adventures

6 Spectacular Kayaking Experiences You’ll Only Find In Loreto...

W "ait and just drift," says Ramon. We stop paddling, but we’re not sure why. We’re in the middle of...

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Adventures

Striking Gold: Catching Rare High Flows On The Lower...

Chasing blind corners through Iron Point Canyon, I knew Montgomery Rapid was coming up fast. The telltale marker was...

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Adventures

5 Unforgettable Float Trips In The Heart Of Missouri

The name Missouri, it’s said, comes from an Algonquin term roughly meaning, "the people with canoes." So, it seems...

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Destinations

Through The Barrenlands: 14 Days On The Upper Thelon...

Eight of us stood on the beach at the banks of the Thelon River and watched the floatplane buzz...

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Paddling Trip Guide
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Skills

Boats

Best Beginner Paddleboards For 2024

The best paddleboard for beginners depends a lot on personal preferences and what you hope to do with your...

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Boats

Best Kayaks Under $1,000 For 2024

So you want to buy an affordable kayak and have set your budget. You’re well on the way to...

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Boats

Best Paddleboards For Dogs: A Beginner’s Guide

Even if you’ve just gotten into paddleboarding, you’ve probably already realized the only way to improve upon a day...

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