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Pair of paddlers kneeling in a canoe as they go through a rapid.

Strokes & Techniques

The Beginner’s Guide To Canoeing

Colin Field 0

woman paddles the Current Designs Karla touring kayak on a calm, somewhat cloudy day

Kayaks

Best Touring Kayaks For 2026

Virginia Marshall 0

man standup paddleboarding in front of a scenic mountain landscape

Skills

How To Standup Paddleboard

Dan Dakin 0

on the left, two women paddle a blue tandem sit-inside kayak, while on the right a woman paddles a red solo sit-on-top

Buying Advice

Sit-On-Top vs Sit-Inside Kayaks: Which Is Right For You?

Brian Day 0

split-screen image of a person portaging a red canoe and a woman paddling a red kayak

Buying Advice

Canoe vs Kayak: Which Is Right For You?

Brian Day 4

Ample bow volume and rocker, just like the Phantom, helps the Rewind resurface and maintain speed after drops, while its slicey, low-volume stern turns every eddyline into a play opportunity. | Photo: Scott MacGregor

Kayaks

Best Whitewater Kayaks For 2026

Joe Potoczak 0

Park wardens fly out a sleeping bag filled with rotting garbage from Algonquin Park’s backcountry, left by campers who require remedial education

Butt End

Is Mandatory Backcountry Education Coming To A Park Near You?

Kevin Callan 3

an older man sits in an ultralight canoe and looks out across a northern lake

Destinations

The 7 Best All-Inclusive Canoe Trips In Minnesota

Virginia Marshall 0

overhead photo of a person paddling an electric sup through blue water past a rocky shelf

Boats

Everything You Wanted To Know About Electric SUPs

Virginia Marshall 1

colorful waters of Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand

Destinations

16 Best Islands In The World For Kayaking

Conor Mihell 0

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