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5 Questions For Adventure Kayaker Beau Miles

One kayaker’s quest to cram big adventure into everyday life.

Kaydi Pyette

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What Is The Future Of Epic Canoe Journeys?

Searching for the Holy Grails.

James Raffan

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The World Of Whitewater’s First Semi-Pro Pedal Boater

The Whitewater pedal-boat story of Caleb Roberts and Marc Godbout.

Ian Merringer

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Sea Kayaking Tragedy at Dungeness Bay

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Learning To Wear A PFD The Hard Way

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Press Release: Canadian Canoe Museum Receives $10 Million For New Building

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A Lesson to Live By

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In Focus

Why The SUP Resale Market Is About To Change

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Canoeing Supports Healthy Relationships To Live A Good Life

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Camp Wapomeo Women Complete 50-Day Canoe Trip

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Behind 40 Years Of The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association

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Remembering The Paddling Pioneer Harold Jessup

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How Log Drivers Contributed To River Running

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Win a Hobie Paddleboard: Adventure 10’6″ Inflatable SUP

Want a new paddleboard to take you on all your summer adventures? We're giving one lucky paddler the opportunity...

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Kayaks

Quiz: What kayak should you buy?

Need help choosing the right boat? Complete our quick quiz to tell us what you want from your kayak...

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Kayaks

Old Town’s Topwater 120 PDL Pedal Kayak Review

In the tempest of new fishing kayaks hitting the water, it’s hard to make waves with a fresh boat....

Ric Burnley

Canoes

Wenonah Canoe Review: Wee Lassie Solo Canoe

Your new grab-and-float companion for serene shores and tranquil lakes.

Kaydi Pyette

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Kayak Camping: Ultimate Accessories and Gear List

Paddling Magazine's complete list of essentials for your next kayak camping adventure

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Paddling Business

Gearlab Offers Full Line of Kayak Accessories for Spring...

Gearlab, pioneer of the first modern carbon fiber Greenland-style paddle with exchangeable tips, debuts their new accessories collections in...

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Top 18 Things Paddlers Should Keep In Their Car

In this video Paul Mason gives an overview of the paddling gear he likes to leave in his vehicle. Most...

Alex Traynor

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Quiz: What kayak should you buy?

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Need help choosing the right boat? Complete our quick quiz to tell us what you want from your kayak and we'll match you with...

Trips

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Discovering A Canoeist’s Paradise On Lake Superior

As canoeists lust after Canada’s furthest latitudes, they often bypass one of the finest wilderness lakes on our planet....

Arija Bunkis

Destinations

Kayaking Near Me: Best Places to Go

Whether you're an expert or a beginner, there's probably somewhere to go kayaking near you. Find the best places...

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Explore Utah’s Green River Canyonlands by Kayak

Celebrate the 150th anniversary by exploring Utah’s Green River Canyonlands by kayak.

Mike Bezemek

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Eight reasons to paddle the longest single-state river trail...

The Alabama Scenic River Trail offers more than 5,000 miles of waterways, world-class rapids, free-flowing streams and large lakes,...

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Photography

Top 7 Photography Tips For Paddlers

If you are a paddler, there is a good chance you also enjoy taking the odd photo. Even if...

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Strokes & Techniques

How to tie a canoe to your vehicle

Putting a canoe on your car is an important step for successfully making it to the put-in. Whether you...

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A Lesson to Live By

Sean Danielson is a lucky man. After nearly three hours in the frigid waters of Chesapeake Bay, the kayak fisherman...

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Off the Tongue

Why Paddling Is Vital For Human Survival

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Casper Steinfath SUP’s Across The Skagerrak Ocean

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Why You Must Paddle Western Newfoundland

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The First Woman To Paddleboard The Straits Of Florida

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Why The SUP Resale Market Is About To Change

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How Emre Bosut Is Building A SUP-Surf Paradise

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Industry & Trends

9 Industry Experts On The Future Of Paddleboarding

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Canoeing Supports Healthy Relationships To Live A Good Life

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Camp Wapomeo Women Complete 50-Day Canoe Trip

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Why You Need To Paddle Lake Revelstoke

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5 Questions For Adventure Kayaker Beau Miles

One kayaker’s quest to cram big adventure into everyday life.

Kaydi Pyette

Tumblehome

What Is The Future Of Epic Canoe Journeys?

Searching for the Holy Grails.

James Raffan

Profile

The World Of Whitewater’s First Semi-Pro Pedal Boater

The Whitewater pedal-boat story of Caleb Roberts and Marc Godbout.

Ian Merringer

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