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Oru Kayak Haven Tandem Folding Kayak Review

Once upon a time, people who wanted to sell kayaks just went and built them first. High-tech companies like...

Guide To Whitewater Rafting In Jackson Hole—Which Adventure Will...

Yellowstone National Park. The Tetons. Hundreds of miles of rivers. Wilderness filled with moose, bear, wolves and more. With...

Alicia Owen

Destinations

Explore Paradise By Paddle With This Guide To Kayaking...

So, you’re thinking about kayaking in Oahu? You’re in for a rich experience full of awe-inspiring scenery, colours and...

Kiley Whittal

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Kayaks

Quiz: What kayak should you buy?

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Kayaks

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...

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Canoes

Esquif Canoes’ Excite Review

Getting in Esquif’s new Excite, I couldn’t get Secret’s antiperspirant tagline out of my head: Strong enough for a...

Scott MacGregor

Canoes

Northstar Canoes B16 Touring Canoe Review

My stomach sinks whenever I see a canoe atop the roof of a car. I feel for the vessel,...

David Jackson

Kayaks

Kayak Review: Pyranha 12R Whitewater Longboat

I first heard about Pyranha’s 12R on April 1, 2017. I was soon disappointed to learn the launch of...

Graham Kent

Kayaks

Sea Kayak: Current Designs’ Karla Review

Three years ago, when I first inquired about the enigmatic designer behind Current Designs’ emerging family of Danish-style sea...

Virginia Marshall

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Comfortable Canoe Seats

Comfort was of utmost concern on a backcountry trip with my 70-year-old mother-in-law two summers ago. It was her...

Paddling Magazine Staff

Trip Planning

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...

Courtney Sinclair

Expert Tip

Why Open Boaters Need More Than One Paddle

The topic of the perfect paddle length is second only to the discussion of the perfect boat whenever more...

Paul Mason

Trips

Destinations

Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking in Kentucky

Canoeing and kayaking in Kentucky is a treat no matter where you go. With so many miles of river,...

Kiley Whittal

Destinations

Guide To Kayaking In New York City

New York City is known for many things: Broadway theatre, world-wide cuisine, the Statue of Liberty and a bustling...

Alicia Owen

Trips

Why You Should Plan Your Paddleboarding Trip To Montreal,...

Montreal is on a big island. Which means there are many different places and ways to access water. The...

Dan Rubinstein

Trips

Trips: Kayak in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is famous for many things—astonishing skyscrapers, Art Deco architecture, the blues, Al Capone, Michael Jordan and the Bulls,...

Virginia Marshall

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Skills

Strokes & Techniques

The Beginner’s Guide to Kayaking

Developing a complete set of kayaking skills can be a lifelong exploration, but getting started is easy. In the...

Brian Day

Kayaks

Kayak Buying Guide: How To Find The Right Boat...

Paddling Magazine is here to help you discover what kayak is perfect for you

Paddling Magazine Staff

Buying Advice

43 Of The Best Kayak Brands For Fishing, Sea...

Whether you’re buying for someone else or treating yourself, a kayak is a gift that keeps on giving. Kayaking...

Marissa Evans

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