Kaydi Pyette
Kaydi Pyette is the managing editor of Paddling Magazine.
Bow Lines
The Scary Truth About Surviving Capsizing In Cold Water
Early and late season canoe trips mean more tranquility and less of the three Bs: bugs, boats and bodies. No wonder we love them. In most of canoe country,...
Trips
Adirondack Canoe Trips: Paddle The Floodwood Pond Loop, NY
The Floodwood Pond Loop is an excellent backcountry trip for folks just breaking into the sport of canoe tripping or for seasoned paddlers looking to visit the North Adirondack...
Recirc
Unleashing The Dreamer
Next time you’re out on a clear, moonless night, look up. In the darkest skies of wilderness areas across North America, Yale University astronomers estimate you might be able...
Camp Kit
8 Steps To The Ultimate Canoe Bike Trailer Rig
Easy steps to bring everything you need for your adventure.
Trip Planning
How To Fly Hassle-Free With A Kayak
Find out how to fly with your most prized possession with ease.
Canoes
Boat Review: H2O Prospector 15-4 Canoe
When H2O Canoe Company owner, Jeff Hill, dropped off a fleet of three Prospectors at Paddling Magazine’s riverside office, there was one design that immediately caught my eye: the...
Boats
Boat Review: Nova Craft Bob Special
It was way back in 1905 when the Chestnut Canoe Company first introduced what would become one of the most popular and enduring canoe designs of all time—the 50-Pound-Special....
Canoes
Review: Mad River Canoe Explorer 16
In October 2020, Canadian boatbuilder Swift Canoe and Kayaks will take over manufacturing Mad River Canoe’s bestselling design, the Explorer 16, in two composite layups. Mad River Canoe’s Explorer 16
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