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Big Water And Good Times At The Clearwater Kayak...

The annual Clearwater Kayak Festival in British Columbia saw rowdy water levels and high attendance on August 5-7, according...

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News & Events

An East Coast Paddling Community Needs Your Help Breaking...

Paddler Sandy Rinderer has a unique idea for an environmental effort — take a shot at breaking a Guinness...

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News & Events

Kayaker Cyril Derreumaux Reaches Halfway Point On Pacific Ocean...

A little bit more than six weeks have passed since the departure, early morning of June 21st, the kayaker...

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Editor's Choice

Kayaks

Best Beginner Kayaks For 2022

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Kayaks

The best kayak for beginners depends a lot on personal preferences and aspirations: every paddler is unique. Are you looking for a good beginner...

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Kayaks

Best Beginner Fishing Kayaks For 2022

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu says the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For prospective kayak...

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Kayaks

Recreational Kayak Review: Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5

The Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 kayak is a budget- and user-friendly option for anyone looking to enter the world...

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Canoes

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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Paddleboards

Best Kids Paddleboards For 2022

Paddleboarding is a great way to get the whole family on the water. For smaller children, having a properly...

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Paddling Buyer's Guide
Best Gear

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6 Reasons Why It Pays To Buy Better Paddling...

I admit it. I’m a gearhead. I’ve spent the last 30 years working in the outdoor industry selling paddlesports...

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5 Best Sleeping Pads For Kayak And Canoe Camping

A restful night in the backcountry starts with a dependable sleeping pad. Unlike backpackers who rank weight above most...

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Gear

What’s Best? Bent Vs. Straight Shaft Canoe Paddles

Much debate and conjecture have surrounded the argument for straight shaft versus bent shaft canoe paddles, and vice versa....

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Trips

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6 Epic Expeditions To Follow This Summer

Sticking closer to home this year? Satisfy your wanderlust from afar with these six epic, record-breaking kayaking and canoeing...

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Destinations

9 Reasons You Need To Paddle The Nahanni River

The Nahʔą Dehé or South Nahanni River is so storied within canoeing lore—staking out its rightful claim on many...

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Destinations

The Ultimate Guide To Paddling In Alabama

From the calm, man-made lakes of northern Alabama, to rushing whitewater routes that can be found within a short...

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Destinations

Discover Why These 21 Stunning Algonquin Lakes Made Our...

Making a shortlist of Algonquin Park’s finest lakes is no easy task. With more than 1,500 lakes to choose...

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Paddling Trip Guide
Best Trips

SUP Leashes: Explaining The Most Controversial Piece of River...

ASUP leash is a plastic cord connecting paddleboard to paddler. It’s an essential piece of safety equipment for flatwater...

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Sublime Encounters With Orcas In Norway

At the edge of twilight, a lone paddleboarder glides among giant orcas on the coast of Norway. Above her,...

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Paddler Risks All To Save Kayaker From Freezing Lake

Anyone who has helped a fellow paddler recover from a swim in deep water knows how difficult it can...

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Paddling Film Festival
Best Films

Official Paddling Film Festival Trailer 2022