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Maddie Kimmel Lands A Cobra Flip (Video)

Sixteen-year-old Maddie Kimmel just stunned the whitewater community by landing her first Cobra Flip. Rumour has it, she may...

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Strokes & Techniques

Freestyle Kayak Move: How To Master The Blunt

Remember when you were a Boy Scout or Girl Guide and you worked hard to earn all those merit...

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News & Events

Kayaker Saves Owl From Raven Attack

A labrador kayaker is being hailed as a hero after saving a distressed snowy owl from being dive-bombed by...

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Editor's Choice

Skills

How To Identify, Avoid And Treat Poison Ivy

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Skills

Poison ivy ranges across most of Canada and the United States. Persistent sores and itching beset most humans who come into contact with the...

Boats

Kayaks

Whitewater Kayak Review: Dagger Rewind

The Dagger Rewind’s release back in the fall of 2019 was accompanied by much anticipation and fanfare. Dagger claimed the...

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Boats

Inflatable Kayak Review: Sea Eagle 370

When I think of canoes, I think of the traditional wood-canvas Prospectors straight out of a Tom Thomson painting....

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Paddleboards

Inflatable Paddleboard Review: Red Paddle Co 11’3″ Sport

Red Paddle Co describes their updated 11’3” Sport as the perfect step-up from an all-rounder. Those are big shoes...

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Kayaks

Touring Kayak Review: Delta Kayaks 14

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the pleasure of paddling (and reviewing for this magazine) nearly every kayak...

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Paddling Buyer's Guide
Best Gear

Gear

Best Black Friday Kayak Deals

For many North Americans, the 2021 paddling season is sadly drawing to a close. But don't despair; the season...

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Buying Advice

Sneak Peek: 8 New Paddling Products For 2022 (Video)

Earlier this year, we took a quick trip over to Utah for a behind-the-scenes look at the best new...

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Checkout

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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Trips

Paddling Business

10 Reasons You Need To Paddle In Japan’s Shiretoko...

Enter into a world of extremes where rugged cliffs meet untamed sea, endangered species depend on delicate life systems...

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Bow Lines

The Most Compelling Reason To Plan Your Dream Trips...

According to research reported in Forbes, 95 percent of people claim to have a bucket list. Travel is on...

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The List

Six Whitewater Missions You May Have Missed During The...

Even with competitions canceled and travel restrictions in place, boaters found new and innovative ways to redefine and challenge...

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Still

Paddling Between Islands In The Sky In The Coastal...

High above a sea of clouds, this was our first bivy spot on a four-day alpine adventure with inflatable...

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Paddling Trip Guide
Best Trips

Skills

Rescue A Runaway Canoe, Rodeo-Style

In the deep, fast rivers of the North and West a capsized canoe could float for miles before being...

Mark Scriver 0

Skills

9 Rules For Driving Shuttle On Your Next Paddling...

Traveling off-road or back roads is often a necessity for paddlers to get to those hard to reach or...

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Canadian Canoe Culture BrandStream

Expert Tips To Solo Your Canoe (Video)

Solo your canoe so you can discover your own adventure while spending quality time alone in nature. From a...

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Paddling Film Festival
Best Films

2021 Paddling Film Festival World Tour Promotional Trailer