The best of the best whitewater kayakers from around the globe submit video clips each year for a variety of competition categories in the Whitewater Awards. For the 2021 Whitewater Awards, the most progression was found in the Downriver Freestyle category.
Located less than 50 miles from Los Angeles, Santa Catalina is an island oasis for adventurers and laid-back beachgoers alike. Learn more on how to kayak the coast.
Nouria Newman traveled to Iceland in search of some of the wildest drops. Her skills — and style — put most kayakers to shame. In kayaking, she could be the GOAT.
This week, four lucky winners will win their choice of a BARE ExoWear Hooded Vest or Jacket!
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New Hampshire is in the process of building a massive whitewater park that will be the first in all of New England.
BARE Sports ExoWear is a full line of insulated, windproof suits and other garments for surfing, diving, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding.
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Meet ‘The King of the Nile’ — a role model for budding BIPOC whitewater kayakers and paddlers.
The sport of recreational kayaking has been rapidly growing over the past several years, and there are hundreds of kayak options on the market. Here are the best kayaks and the gear you need to get started.
In 1950, founder Hobie Alter created his first surfboard. It’s now 2021, and the brand has come a long way.
If you have recently experienced theft and are feeling hopeless, don’t give up! The chances of you finding your property might be higher than you think — especially if you’re up for a bit of detective work. Here’s how we took matters into our own hands and uncovered the clues to find our stolen vehicle and gear.
The Aquaglide Deschutes 145 tandem kayak is lightweight and burly, ready to take on river floats, whitewater, or multiday excursions. And it can be rolled up and checked aboard your next flight.
With summer coming to a close, it’s a great time to save on folding kayaks from Oru. Right now, you can get several different kayaks for up to 15% off.
Ever since summer started, our family of four has been scouring the internet for the best lake gear out there. From electric water bikes to coolers and portable grills, we tried to cover every budget and interest level.
Old Town’s Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak is awesome, but it has a bit of a learning curve. GearJunkie contributor Morgan Nowels went down to Florida and got the inside scoop.
Two major PFD brands — MTI and Mustang Survival — are merging to bring more paddlesports gear to the market.
With a carbon fiber hull and design that mixes stand-up paddleboards with sit-on-top kayaks, Apex Watercraft gives anglers a new type of fishing vessel.
This is the gear you need to start kayaking.
Dane Jackson is one of the best kayakers in the world. This new video of him dropping a massive waterfall will leave you in awe.
This dual-flotation PFD made our 2019 Gear of the Year list for its unique design and performance on the water — here’s why.
This full-length documentary is the story of a group of kayakers who came together to protect their local land — a section of the Yellowstone River.
Most people won’t catch a 500-pound marlin in their lifetimes. These guys decided to do it from a kayak.
Everest climber and all-around adventurer Erik Weihenmayer stars in ‘The Weight of Water,’ a film in which he takes on paddling the Grand Canyon.
Sweet Protection builds some of the most advanced ski, bike, and whitewater helmets on the planet. But its roots trace back to illegal halfpipes hidden in the woods of rural Norway. This is the story of a few passionate athletes and their quest for better gear.
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Don’t just take a river trip — make the most of it! Remember these 10 items and you’re sure to have an unforgettable adventure that’s both safe and comfortable.
Paddling phenom Dane Jackson set a new Green Race course record of 4:04, just missing out on cracking the 4-minute barrier. We got to chat with Jackson after his big win and get some insights on how he prepared, how the race went, and what the future holds.
Join Nouria Newman, Ben Stookesberry, and Eric Boomer as they attempt the Triple Crown of Patagonia kayaking — the Baker, Bravo, and Pasqua.
‘I just paddled and paddled, it came within probably 5 feet of the back of my kayak like up on a plane surging,’ the kayaker said.
Drone footage captures the sudden collapse (and scary close call!) of a cliff on Lake Superior.
Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk and sets up in just 3 minutes.
The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks on the market.
The third video in a new series from Fat Tire puts a fly fisherman and a whitewater kayaker together. In an effort to understand each other, they experience the water in new ways.
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