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Image of a kayaker recovering another kayak on the Muskegon River in Michigan

Kayaker Who Was Trapped Under Ice Shares Harrowing Encounter (Video)

Fails & Mishaps Maddy Marquardt 0
Kayakers Kevin and Joe Miller were paddling on the icy Muskegon River in Michigan when the the day turned nearly deadly – as chunks...
Off the coast of Wales in Cardigan Bay, a kayaker paddles with Bottlenose Dolphins

A Kayaker’s Close Encounter With Bottlenose Dolphins (Video)

Close Encounters Maddy Marquardt 0
Rupert Kirkwood is living every paddler’s dream. From whales to leaping tuna, this paddler spends his time exploring the waters and experiencing the wildlife...
Image of a green tent with a rainfly on a tent platform in the rain

A Quick & Handy Guide to Repairing Waterproof Gear (Video)

DIY & Hacks Maddy Marquardt 0
Soon, the last of the ice will crack and melt on the northern lakes, the sun will warm the ground and it will be...
humpback whale surfaces behind kayaker in Newfoundland

Humpback Whale Surfaces Behind Sea Kayakers (Video)

Close Encounters Maddy Marquardt 0
One paddler’s dream is another paddler’s nightmare, as demonstrated in a recent viral video in which two sea kayakers witness a humpback whale surfacing...
Image of a kayaker off the coast of Cape Town South Africa rescuing an endangered African Penguin

Kayaker Rescues Injured Endangered Penguin (Video)

Close Encounters Maddy Marquardt 1
Marine biologist and trip leader Kirshia Govender was paddling with a group off Mouille Point in Cape Town, South Africa when she encountered an...
Image of the canoe involved in a deadly alligator attack

FWC Kills Alligator That Attacked Canoeist In May 2025

News & Events Maddy Marquardt 2
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has humanely killed the alligator responsible for the death of a canoeist, 61-year-old Cynthia Kay Diekema,...
An ancient dugout canoe discovered in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin

16 Ancient Canoes Discovered On Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota

News & Events Maddy Marquardt 1
Atotal of 16 ancient Indigenous canoes have been discovered beneath Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota, and these canoes are now a window into the ancient transportation....
Caught in a storm off Pomano, Florida, Sea Lawless capsizes. Image showing his gear scattered under water right after the capsize.

Kayaker’s Consecutive Capsizes Alone At Sea Caught On Camera

News & Events Maddy Marquardt 0
On a dark and stormy morning off the coast of Pompano, Florida, Sean Lawless was kayak fishing in a tournament when the weather turned,...
Peter Frank sits in a Canoe in Florida

Peter Frank Finishes Canoeing 4,847 Miles Dressed Like A Pirate

News & Events Maddy Marquardt 1
Peter Frank completed paddling 4,847 miles around the Eastern United States up river, with a prevailing headwind, all while dressed like a pirate on...

FAILS & MISHAPS

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German Paddler Survives Mysterious Mid-Atlantic Collision With Unidentified Object

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Inflatable Kayak Catches Big Air Off Snow Jump (Video)

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High-Speed Drainage Ditch Boatercross (Video)

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Mountain Biker Drops Red Bull Rampage Course In A Kayak (Video)

California Kayaker Turns Snow-Buried Home Into Seal Launch (Video)

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Perfect Lines With Hilarious Bystander Commentary (Video)

DIY & HACKS

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Ontario Canoeist Builds Custom Canoe For Urban Paddling

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How To Build Your Own DIY Kayak Storage Rack (Video)

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Renovating An Old Canoe While Running A Marathon (Video)

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Winter Storage Tips For Your Canoe, Kayak or Standup Paddleboard (Video)

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The Kayak Storage Solution For Any Backyard (Video)

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Expert Tips To Easily Fix Your Leaky Drysuit (Video)

RESCUES

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Father And Son Rescued After Kayak Overturns On Milwaukee River (Video)

Kayaker And Dog Rescued After Kayak Overturned; Second Kayaker Drowns

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13-Year-Old Swims 4 Hours To Rescue Family After Kayak Accident (Video)

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Teen Rescues Deer From Frozen Pond With Canoe and Rake (Video)

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IPhone Feature Sends False Alarm For Canoeist On Fire In Minnesota

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The Bomb-Proof Roll Controversy (Video)

SKILLS

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How To Get In And Out Of A Kayak In 6 Steps

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Squirt Boating: The Wettest Form of Kayaking (Video)

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Canoe Surfing Biggest Swell In 30 Years Off Waikiki (Video)

12 Videos To Get You Stoked For Cold-Weather Paddling

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Whitewater Kayaker Captures Northern Lights (Video)

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An Ingenious Method For Sizing Canoe Paddles (Video)

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

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Kayaker Surrounded By Falling Monkeys (Video)

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Great White Shark Stalks Sea Kayak Group (Video)

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Tourists On Canoe Trip Charged By Elephant Share Their Story (Video)

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Elephant Charges Canoe Tour Group And Tramples Tourist (Video)

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Paddleboarders Encounter Great White Shark Off Cape Cod (Video)

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What We Know About The Canoeist Killed By Alligator In Florida (Video)

WHITEWATER

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Jackson Kayak Launches Antix 3.0 (Video)

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Best Grand Canyon Runs On The Internet (Video)

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Watch Zach Mutton Plunge Down A Nearly 100-Foot Waterfall (Video)

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The Fight For the Yampa River

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Inside Look At The Liquidlogic Hot Whip (Video)

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First Look: Kokopelli Rodeo Self-Bailing (Video)

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