Paddling Business
Kayak Fishing Instruction Takes Off
Kayak fishing has been the fastest-growing segment of paddlesports for years, and today there are somewhere between five and...
Columns
From Prison To Eight-Time SUP World Record Holder
It only takes a quick glance at David Haze’s impressive—albeit grueling—schedule to know 2024 might just be his year....
Columns
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...
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Adventures
6 Paddling Expeditions To Watch This Summer
Adventures
Summer is expedition season for paddlers in the Northern Hemisphere, and many of this year’s biggest journeys take advantage of the long daylight hours...
Boats
New Nova Craft Canoe Prospector 14 Walk-Through (Video)
This might be Nova Craft's most versatile solo canoe yet. The new Prospector 14 is a scaled-down version of...
Boats
First Look: Melker Of Sweden’s Värmdö Touring Kayak (Video)
The Värmdö is a new offering from Melker of Sweden and the Paddling Mag team got a walkthrough of...
Boats
First Look: Esquif Huron 17 (Video)
If you’re going to roll out some new boat-building tech, there is no more fitting way to do so...
Boats
Everything You Wanted To Know About Electric SUPs
Ten years ago, electric bikes were still considered quirky, and the people who pedalled them lesser cyclists—at least by...
Paddling Buyer's GuideBest Gear
Aquabatics Calgary BrandStream
First Thoughts: Werner Stealth And Covert Paddles (Video)
Whitewater paddlers have caught on to the stroke power benefits of blade-forward offset, and with this we are seeing...
News & Events
Rumpl And OARS Cozy Up With New Partnership
River trips bring home harrowing tales of whitewater sure, but let’s be honest, the most memorable part of every...
Videos
First Look: Aqua Bound’s New Aerial Paddles (Video)
Aqua Bound's latest innovation is the Aerial paddle lineup, featuring Lam-Lok technology. This new development uses aramid thread to...
Adventures
What’s In The Arctic Cowboys’ Northwest Passage Sea Kayaking...
In November 2022, an unusual call found its way into Paddling Magazine’s Facebook newsfeed: “Teammates wanted for Northwest Passage...
Adventures
Paddle To The Sea
For as long as he can remember, Robert Lester has been fascinated by water. As a child growing up...
Destinations
17 Most Beautiful Rivers In The World
Paddlers know a thing or two about what the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus was thinking when he famously said,...
Adventures
Greatest Kayaking Expeditions Of The Century (So Far)
Following his successful transatlantic expedition, kayaker Peter Bray said, “If somebody says something can’t be done, I like to...
Paddling Trip GuideBest Trips
Accessories
Best Nine Gear Boxes For Camping Canoeists
Settling on the right gear storage solution can make the difference between smooth paddling and a spoiled time on...
Boats
Best REI Kayaks For 2024
Shopping for a new kayak? Whether it’s your first purchase, or you’re looking to upgrade, REI is a great...
Destinations
How To Score A John Day River Permit And...
Standing on river left at Clarno Rapid, I watched the water tumble over a wide ledge, forming a hole...
Paddling Film FestivalBest Films
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Canada Vertical - Winner of Best Adventure Travel Film 2024
01:36
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Beyond The Salish - Winner of Best Sea Kayaking Film 2024
01:09
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David Haze
02:11
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Coast Mountain Chronicles
01:08
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Paddling The Margins
01:08
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Surface - A Norwegian Ski Rafting Adventure
01:11
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A Canoe Perspective
00:56
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Checklist
00:33
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Near The River
01:26
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Life Downstream: The Story Of The Wabigoon River
00:39
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Renovating A Canoe While Running A Marathon - Best Canoeing Film 2024
01:07
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Mi’kma’ki: Gwitna’q (Land Of The Mi'kmaw: Travel By Canoe)
00:40
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Sleeping Giants
00:54
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Origen
00:55
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How To Stern Squirt Your Kayak - Winner of Best Instructional Film 2024
00:26
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The Coppermine River
00:52
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Stakeout (Behind The Scenes)
00:46
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International Whitewater Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023
01:26
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The River
01:02
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Bad River: Rafting The Most Polluted River In Australia
01:14
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Driving Sweep - Winner of Best Rafting Film 2024
00:51
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Whatever Floats Your Goat - Winner of Best Short Film 2024
01:03
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Franklin - Winner of Best Paddling Documentary Film 2024
02:15
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There's Good In Everything - Winner of Best Whitewater Film 2024
00:34
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Save Solace
00:51
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Rods, Rolls and Reality on the Soča - Winner of Best Fishing Film 2024
00:28
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Rio Pusuno: Meet the Community - Winner of Best Environmental Film 2024
01:38
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Paddle Tribal II : Bring The Salmon Home
00:47
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The River Of Sorrows
02:01
News & Events
Wilderness Canoeing Gear-Making Legend Dan Cooke Passes Away
Wilderness canoeing enthusiast and outdoor gear maker Dan Cooke has paddled around his final bend on the river. Cooke...
Columns
Tumplines: How To Make Portaging Great Again
Of all the epic portaging fails that have happened in a lifetime of canoe tripping, none was more memorable...
News & Events
Water Sports Foundation Sponsors Paddlesports Trade Coalition Colab...
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – To provide support for the newly formed Paddlesports Trade Coalition (PTC), the Water Sports Foundation (WSF)...