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Dane Jackson Tests Latest Antix Kayak on Zambezi Whitewater

There’s no better place to test out a new kayak than in some of the biggest rapids in the world — if you’re Dane Jackson.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 21, 2023

Watch ‘Chicas al Agua’ Take on Patagonia Rapids

Watch an instructor for Chicas al Agua, an organization that seeks to get women out on the water, lead a paddle group down Patagonia’s rapids.

Written by Sam Anderson March 15, 2023

Paddler Nouria Newman’s 2022 Highlight Reel Is a Must-Watch

Newman is one of the most kinetic, exciting extreme paddlers around. Her 2022 supercut is just as bonkers as you’d imagine.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 07, 2023

Solo Kayaker Completes Paddle Across Tasman Sea

Richard Barnes has successfully kayaked 2,000km across the Tasman Sea, between Australia and New Zealand.

Written by Rebecca McPhee February 27, 2023

Pyranha Debuts the Firecracker: Short Playful Half-Slice Whitewater Kayak

The Pyranha Firecracker is the latest half-slice whitewater kayak. It’s an 8-foot super-playful design appropriate for beginners and hucksters alike.

Written by Bryon Dorr February 16, 2023

Paddlesports Industry Leaders, Brands Form First ‘Paddlesports Trade Coalition’

The water or ‘paddlesports’ industry is quickly growing — enough that brands joined together last month to form an industry-first Paddlesports Trade Coalition.

Written by Mary Murphy February 15, 2023

SealLine 115L Boundary Dry Pack Review: The Megamouth of Dry Bags That Literally Swallows Gear

If you need a big dry bag for an overnight trip, look no further than the SealLine 115L Boundary Pack. There’s more space than I…

Written by Sean Jansen February 02, 2023

Whitewater Highlight Reel Rips Through Uganda, Kenya, Chile, and Beyond

You might not have known that epic whitewater roared in Africa — and if not, here’s your chance to sharpen up.

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2023

The Other Wild Side of New Orleans: Kayaking, Hiking, Biking Around the Big Easy

New Orleans is known for its music, food, and culture. But the beauty of the bayous and nature preserves is an unspoken attraction.

Written by Ariel Frager December 20, 2022

The YakAttack Ultimate Giveaway: Win $5K in Kayaking & Fishing Gear

The countdown is on. Only 19 days remain to enter for your chance to win a fully loaded Christmas kayak giveaway from Yakattack.

Written by Rebecca Ross December 15, 2022

Gorgeous Glacial Views: Sea Kayaking Through the ‘Bergs of Iceland

This short clip from NRS oozes soothing, calm vibes, thanks to some gorgeous sea kayaking through Iceland.

Written by Mary Murphy December 07, 2022

Inside GearJunkie’s 30-Hour Adventure Race: What It Took to Finish

Team GearJunkie biked, paddled, and trekked for 130-plus miles (for 28 hours straight!) to claim fourth place overall in the USARA National Championship adventure race.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2022

Running the North Fork River: Classic Class V Lines With Nouria Newman

Nouria Newman uploaded an impressive clip last month of some whitewater. ‘A few lines on the North Fork Payette …’ she noted. A few massive…

Written by Mary Murphy December 06, 2022

Go Whitewater Kayaking in the Stikine River With Dane Jackson — In POV

Want to experience fear but not danger? Try going POV in tumbling whitewater with extreme kayaker Dane Jackson.

Written by Sam Anderson December 05, 2022

Now Available to Stream Online: Watch the Insanity That Is ‘The Race to Alaska’

‘The Race to Alaska: The Story of the Best Worst Idea’ is available to stream nationally beginning November 29.

Written by Mary Murphy November 29, 2022

Tristan Bussell Checks Off Kayaking Down a Waterfall Before He Dies

Tristan Bussell, 36, is crossing things off his bucket list, starting with kayaking Husum Falls.

Written by Rebecca Ross November 25, 2022

Visiting the Deepest Lake in America: A Guide to Crater Lake National Park

As the deepest lake in America and the third deepest lake in the world at 1,943 ft. deep, Crater Lake is quite a pure blue…

Written by Xiaoling Keller November 22, 2022

Green Race 2022 Highlight Reel: 4-Minute Barrier Broken

Not to be missed, is the highlight reel from the 27th annual Green River Narrows Race, where ‘Wishful Thinking’ prevailed in 2022.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 17, 2022

Not Just ‘Wishful Thinking:’ Dane Jackson Goes Sub 4 Minutes in the Green Race

Dane Jackson just broke the 4-minute barrier in the Green Race. This is an important moment in history for whitewater kayaking.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 08, 2022

A Guide to Exploring the Newest US National Park: New River Gorge Park & Preserve

In 2021, West Virginia’s New River Gorge became the 63rd national park in the U.S. It offers whitewater rafting, free primitive camping, and much more.

Written by Xiaoling Keller November 01, 2022

Dane Jackson Stakeout 2022: Whitewater Freestyle Nirvana

The best whitewater kayakers on the planet flock to eastern Canada every spring. This 2022 ‘Stakeout’ edit from Dane Jackson showcases why.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 21, 2022

Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Review: A Kayak for Standing Anglers and Choppy Waters

Choppy water can make kayak fishing miserable, but the Old Town BigWater PDL 132 provides plenty of stability in unstable conditions.

Written by Adam Moore October 07, 2022

Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Review: A Fly Angler’s Dream

Kayak fishing is thought of as a sit-and-cast game. The Old Town PDL 106 challenges that perception.

Written by Zach Burton September 28, 2022

Second-Ever CA-to-HI Solo Kayak Trip Demands Persistence, Patience

Derreumaux became the second person to kayak from California to Hawaii. On Sept. 20, he paddled the last stroke of a 2,700-mile journey.

Written by Rebecca McPhee September 22, 2022

5-Star Safety: Meet the Highest-Rated Whitewater Helmets

Virginia Tech’s testing lab has evaluated helmets on safety for years. It goes beyond biking and climbing helmets — all the way to the whitewater…

Written by Mary Murphy September 22, 2022

Oru Drops Green Folding Kayaks in First Foray Beyond Black and White

Each time Oru has launched its folding kayaks in a specialty color, explosive purchasing has followed. This time, it’s an array of green boats.

Written by Sam Anderson September 16, 2022

Kayakers Strike ‘White Gold’ on South Fork Clearwater in Idaho

These whitewater pros defy the laws of gravity with insane kickflips and cartwheels — and a perfect hip-hop soundtrack.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 07, 2022

Kayak Therapy: Man Sets Off on Yearlong Trek to Paddle Through Depression

In May 2019, Nick Ray leapt into the sea from a Scotland ferry in an attempt to end his life. Now, he takes to the…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 30, 2022

Insurance Kerfuffle Cancels Classic Colorado Class V Kayak Race

Those looking forward to whitewater thrills from Colorado’s Gore Race will face disappointment this weekend — ’cause it just got canceled.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 24, 2022

Transparent Kayak Trip in Crystal Clear Water? Yes

Watch these amigos go for a 36-hour adventure on a transparent kayak as clear as the ocean water it’s floating on.

Written by Sam Anderson August 12, 2022

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