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...
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,...
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...
Single Mother And Seven Kids Finish Paddling Mississippi River
On November 22, 2025 single mother Nikki Bettis and her seven youngest children finished paddling the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico after...
2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards: Winners Announced
Rapid Media is pleased to announce the winners of the seventh annual Paddling Magazine Industry Awards. These awards recognize significant and innovative achievements in...
Paddling Mag Wins People’s Choice Award for Best Print Publication
Paddling Magazine has been named Print Publication of the Year in the People’s Choice category for the second year in a row at this...
Artist Creates Mushroom Kayak And Crosses The Catalina Channel
On a recent summer morning, sculptor Sam Shoemaker was paddling a mushroom kayak 20 miles off the coast of Los Angeles when the hallucinations...
Iconic Midwest Paddling Shop Rutabaga To Be Sold, Will Remain Open
UPDATE: After announcing the closure of Rutabaga Paddlesports, owner Darren Bush is now pursuing the sale of the business and in discussions with prospective...
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...
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...
Inside The Weird World Of Kayak Polo
I hear the splash before I see it. I turn and sprint toward the floating yellow object of my desire. I have a clear...
Humbled On The Great Lakes
Within a couple of hours, the wind picks up and shifts to my right side. The waves, which have nearly all of Lake Ontario’s...
Top Five Up-And-Coming Whitewater Athletes You Should Be Watching
The pace of progression for young kayakers is skyrocketing. Thanks to programs like Keeners, Yaku Churi, World Class Kayak Academy and Paddle Tribal Waters,...
Column Spotlight
3 Backcountry Blunders That Will Get You In Real Trouble
Nobody heads out on their local lake or dream paddling trip expecting a rescue. Yet anyone who has spent enough time on the water...
The Love And Madness Of Long-Distance Expeditions
In 1995, I hit the beach in Vancouver after spending 171 days in a canoe. In a moment, it dawned on me: I was...
Zero To Hero: How Rookies Tackled The Infamous Bass Strait
As many great adventures do, the idea to cross the Bass Strait first came up after a few beers. They would do it in...
Why Adventure Travel Will Never Be The Same Again
In May 2020, Steve Markle, vice president of sales and marketing for American rafting and sea kayaking outfitter OARS, was faced with the task...
Zach Baranowski Photographs Close Encounter Between Whale Pod & Kayaker
As winter closes in on the Arctic, it becomes a dreamland. The short days are an endless transition from sunrise to sunset, with soft...
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 2025
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...
