13-Year-Old Swims 4 Hours To Rescue Family After Kayak Accident (Video)
While kayaking and paddleboarding off the coast of Quindalup in Geographe Bay, a family of four was swept out to sea when conditions turned...
2026 Paddling Film Festival Winners Announced At Premiere
The 21st annual Paddling Film Festival World Tour kicked off at the Toronto International Boat Show on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Hosted by The...
Kayaker Rescues Injured Endangered Penguin (Video)
Marine biologist and trip leader Kirshia Govender was paddling with a group off Mouille Point in Cape Town, South Africa when she encountered an...
BREAKING: Bill Overturning 20-Year Mining Ban Protecting Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Passes US House
On January 21, 2026, The U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn federal protections that prevent copper-nickel sulfide mining upstream of the BWCAW, following...
Iconic Brand Kokatat Acquired By The Wing Group
The Wing Group has acquired Kokatat, the Arcata, California–based manufacturer of paddlesports apparel. Kokatat joins the Wing Group’s portfolio of marine and outdoor brands,...
FWC Kills Alligator That Attacked Canoeist In May 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has humanely killed the alligator responsible for the death of a canoeist, 61-year-old Cynthia Kay Diekema,...
Kayakers Find Mysterious Submerged Car In Ottawa River (Video)
At the bottom of Butcher’s Knife Rapids on the Ottawa River, a group of whitewater paddlers made an intriguing discovery.
“Some paddling friends sent me...
Tennessee Engineering Students Race Concrete Canoes
Engineering students at University of Tennessee Chattanooga face an unusual challenge as part of their curriculum: make a maneuverable and stable canoe out of...
Vatican Returns Inuvialuit Kayak After 100 Years (Video)
Held at the Vatican for 100 years, a traditional Inuvialuit kayak is now returning home along with more than 60 other Inuit, First Nations...
Greatest Whitewater Descents Of The Century (So Far)
Sure, it’s only been 25 years. But that’s a lot of water under the hulls of the world’s best whitewater paddlers. To help chronicle...
The Quiet Rise Of Solo Canoe Tripping
Though not a hermit by nature, I do crave solitude, particularly in a canoe. One need look no further than the welter of solo...
Why Kayak Camping Is Better Exercise Than Backpacking
Wind sent waves shivering down the surface of Lake Superior on the last day of my overnight sea kayaking trip as I coached friends...
A New Generation Is Shaping The Future Of The Nahanni River
I turned right onto the Liard Highway. I’d already been driving north for two days toward the British Columbia-Northwest Territories border. At the border,...
Behind Paddling’s Participation Boom
As you dive into this issue of Paddling Business and tales of a tumultuous year for the industry, here’s something worth remembering.
Behind paddling’s participation...
Author Spotlight
The Mustang Life Jacket Reinventing The Inflatable PFD
For decades, Mustang Survival was the brand of life jacket you’d expect to find hanging in the boathouse at the cottage, stowed on a...
Navigating The Rising Costs Of Wilderness Rescue
Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since I first apprenticed as a sea kayak instructor with Bruce Lash, a spunky firefighter who...
How To Win Adventure Photography’s Most Prestigious Prize
Gonzalo Robert Parraguez's image of paddler Kilian Ivelic sending a waterfall in the Cajon del Maipo, on Chile’s Maipo River, is dreamy for more...
Beyond The Salish
It’s not often a sea kayaking video opens with a viewer discretion warning. Then again, it’s rare to encounter a paddling film so brutally...
Magical Strokes: Celebrating The 100th Anniversary Of The Prospector Canoe
Canada’s favorite canoe wears many faces. It’s been that way since the beginning, when the Chestnut Canoe Company debuted the Prospector model canoes in...
Best Kayaks For 2025
The number of kayaks available today is astonishing. The kayak is at least 4,000 years old and was invented as a productive means to...
Best Inflatable Paddleboards
Inflatable standup paddleboards have revolutionized the sport of SUP. They store in oversized luggage bags to transport, often include a pump and breakdown paddle,...
Best Kayak Paddles For 2026
Only once in nearly 30 years of paddling have I found myself facing a familiar adage in real life. I couldn’t help but chuckle...
Best SUP Paddles For 2026
Just like paddleboards themselves, paddle technology continues to evolve to the point that it’s nearly impossible to only have one paddle in your arsenal....
Best Water Shoes For 2026
Among the checklist of what to wear paddling, solid footwear is not to be overlooked. The best pair of water shoes will keep you...
How To Paddle In A Straight Line In Wind And Current
When paddling in crosswinds or crossing currents, it can be difficult to stay on a straight-line course from the point of departure to the...
5 Expert Tips To Improve Your River Running
Too often, no matter whether on a big play wave in a spring creek, beginner and even quite seasoned paddlers run straight-ahead-Fred green runs...
How To Photograph A Tundra Wolf
Dream of capturing the photo of a lifetime? Use the recipe below to photograph a tundra wolf, barren-ground grizzly, caribou or muskox. Though not...
How To Fillet A Fish
If you’re not fond of bones or skin, you’ll want to fillet your fish to prepare it for cooking. Follow these five simple steps...
A Paddler’s Guide To Finding Yourself
Long trips, short trips, any trips out on the water are money in the Bank of the Soul. We can catch a sunset paddle, make...
6 Best Places To Kayak With Manatees
Imagine this: You're paddling a clear and calm river, when suddenly, you see a large, gray shape ahead of you. As you get closer,...
5 Must-Do Paddling Adventures In Revelstoke This Summer
Created In Partnership With Revelstoke Tourism
Revelstoke is known for its big mountain adventures—steep ski lines, bike trails and alpine hikes—but long before resort maps...
5 Of The Best Places In The World To Go Bioluminescent Kayaking
Bioluminescence is a unique wonder that thrills almost everyone. Whether it’s created by a land-based creature like a firefly, or marine life like jellyfish...
The Best Places To Paddle Near You
Whether you're an expert or a beginner, there's almost always somewhere to go kayaking, canoeing, rafting or paddleboarding near you. Finding that perfect location...
Canada’s Largest Canoe Camping Reserve Is Hidden in Plain Sight—And It’s Not Algonquin
Created In Partnership With Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Boasting more than 800 kilometers of maintained routes traversing rivers, reservoirs and some 4,000 scenic lakes, Réserve faunique La Vérendrye...
