What Really Happens When Someone Drowns

The World Health Organization defines drowning as “…the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.”...

Never Turn Back

I spent a lot of time this summer floating in eddies. Mostly alone. These were the same eddies of...

The Bear Canoe: A Risky Way To Store Food...

Canoeists love to debate camping techniques. Single blade or double. Stuffing your tent or rolling it. Ground cloth inside...

River Safety & Rescue Gear: Your Head-To-Toe Guide

Whether you are brand new to whitewater or are a seasoned paddler, it’s important to know what gear to...

Loved To Death: The Unintended Consequences Of Eco-Tourism

If you were given the option to go sea kayaking in Antarctica, would you? On one hand, the decision...

The Fall And Rise Of Kayak Touring

Sea kayak touring is supposed to be dying. Long journeys peaked in the 1990s when sleek, long fiberglass boats...