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Post-Vacation Blues: Why Returning From A Paddling Trip Sucks

Tim Shuff discusses how to avoid burning up on re-entry.
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‘Brainwaves’ Explores The Connection Between Kayaking And Mental Health

Whitewater kayakers are no strangers to injury. Many of us have experienced a dislocated shoulder, a broken bone, a...
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Chev Dixon Set To Embark On 300-Mile Navigation Of...

On May 7-15, 2022, multi-disciplinary paddler Chev Dixon will embark on a two-part, 300-mile exploration of the Hudson Valley...
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Best 25 Cabin Rentals On Vancouver Island

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With its sea and sand, towering old-growth forests and snow-capped mountains, Vancouver Island is one of Canada’s top vacation destinations. It’s also great for...
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Oru’s Most Minimalist Folding Kayak Has Surpassed $2M on...

Oru Kayak has pushed the boundaries of its original origami-inspired design to create the brand’s most affordable and universally...
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Best Pelican Sit-In Kayaks For 2022

Pelican has a long history of producing self-propelled watercraft. Cottagers may remember this Quebec-based company for its early lineup...
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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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Best Jackson Kayaks For 2022

Jackson Kayak was founded in 2004 by Olympic champion and professional whitewater paddler, Eric Jackson. At its inception, the...
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Top 10 Roof Rack Do’s and Don’ts For Paddlers

Most paddlers have some sort of roof rack system to get their kayak to and from the water with...
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5 Secrets For A Successful SUP Camping Trip

SUP camping is a minimalist’s dream. Because the added weight of gear on a paddleboard can significantly reduce its...
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Holiday Gift Guide: 9 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts For Paddlers

We can’t be the only ones with some holes in our Christmas gift pile. Thankfully, the days of running...
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Camping In Algonquin Park: 9 Breathtaking Campgrounds

Looking to experience the magic of an overnight visit to Algonquin Provincial Park for yourself? Each of these nine...
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4 Best Places To Kayak With Whales

Nature has a way of making us feel very small sometimes, and no creature makes that point more dramatically...
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22 Best Canoe & Kayak Outfitters In Minnesota

Minnesota is celebrated as the Land of 10,000 Lakes. With such an abundance of water, it’s no wonder it’s...
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9 Incredible Paddling Experiences To Have On Michigan’s Upper...

With 1,700 miles of continuous coastline on three Great Lakes, plus 4,300 inland lakes and countless cascading rivers and...
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Learn How To Win At SUP Racing

When I discovered the SUP racing scene, I thought, “This is going to be a breeze.” I figured most...
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How To Trip With Kids

One of the toughest quandaries I had to overcome when deciding to have kids was the fear I would...
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How To Do A Low Brace In A Canoe

The low brace is incredibly effective at preventing you from capsizing to your onside in a canoe. It allows...
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Results Are In For The 2022 Carolina Cup

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA, USA – Crossing the finish line just four seconds ahead of four-time champion Danny Ching...
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“We Are Werner” Celebrates The People Behind the Paddles

Last week Werner Paddles debuted a nine-minute tribute film to the folks who make the company’s paddles in suburban...
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An Incomplete Guide To Stereotyping Canoeists

Subspecies: Barrelium velocis Vernacular: “Barrel back” Defining feature: Carries food in a large blue barrel swaying from side to side with...
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