Kayak

Meet the Alpacka Mage: A Lighter, More Versatile Whitewater Packraft

Lighter than the brand’s toughest whitewater model, but with more cargo capacity, the Alpacka Raft Mage balances versatility with performance.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 06, 2025

Watch ‘¡Ay Chihuahua!’: An Epic Mexican Exploratory Kayak Adventure

Two of the world’s best exploration kayakers grab a guidebook and work to tick off the un-run rivers in the Chihuahua and Sinaloa areas of…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 04, 2024

Watch Ganga Girls: Be Inspired to Chart Your Own Course in Life

Watch ‘Ganga Girls’ and be inspired by what the river can bring to a group of young women in India.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 02, 2024

Watch ‘Gabon Uncharted’: Top Kayakers, Vivid Storytelling, Epic Location

The SEND crew goes big paddling down massive rapids in Africa. Exploratory whitewater kayaking and storytelling combine in this new film from RedBull.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 26, 2024

The Best Kayak Paddles of 2025

Up a creek again? A good kayak paddle is essential to making the most of your time out on the water, and we tested the…

Written by Nick Belcaster November 20, 2024

The Best PFDs of 2025

You can have all the paddling chops in the world and still take the dunk. We’ve tested the range of PFDs and found the best…

Written by Nick Belcaster November 15, 2024

The Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2025

Just inflate and go. We tested the best inflatable kayaks today, with capable and packable award winners from Advanced Elements, NRS, BOTE, and more.

Written by Nick Belcaster November 07, 2024

The Best Kayaks for Beginners of 2025

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…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster November 05, 2024

The Best Kayaks of 2025

Kayaks are the original all-terrain vehicles, and we tested the best from Old Town, Wilderness Systems, Eddyline, and more!

Written by Nick Belcaster November 01, 2024

Boof and Squirt: Jackson Kayak ‘Clutch’ Is Ready for Action

The creek/slice whitewater kayak segment continues to heat up as Jackson Kayak introduces the Clutch.

Written by Bryon Dorr September 06, 2024

Video Shows Great White Stalking Kayakers Fishing Off CA Coast

Two fishermen were exploring near the Bay Area when they suddenly saw a shark fin pursuing their kayaks.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 14, 2024

A Packable Whitewater Punch: Werner Sherpa 4-Piece Paddle Review

Packable and powerful, the Werner Sherpa 4-Piece Paddle tucks away as a backup when not needed, but puts it down when it’s time to escape…

Written by Wil Henkel June 25, 2024

Behind the Scenes of an Arctic Waterfall Kayaking Expedition

Take a look into what it took for whitewater kayaker Aniol Serrasolses to style the ‘world’s highest glacier waterfall drop.’

Written by Bryon Dorr May 24, 2024

Paddlesports’ New Power Couple: Jackson Kayak Buys Werner Paddles

The two brands have nearly 90 years of combined experience in building kayaks and paddles that make a serious splash.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 06, 2024

Dagger Launches ‘Indra’ Whitewater Kayak: Designed for Confidence-Inspiring Down-River Play

The Dagger Indra might just be the forgiving and playful, one-boat quiver, whitewater kayak you’ve been looking for.

Written by Bryon Dorr May 03, 2024

Making It Look Way Too Easy: Dane Jackson Delivers in 2023 Highlight Reel

Dane Jackson continues to blow minds with his whitewater kayaking mastery and boundary pushing. Check out his 2023 highlight reel.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 12, 2024

‘Hallelujah’: Watch Kayakers Paddle the PNW’s Most Stunning Waterfalls

Seth Ezekiel West brings skate-style cinematography to ‘Hallelujah,’ a short film that showcases kayakers paddling the PNW’s most stunning waterfalls.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 03, 2024

Old Town Releases Limited-Edition Fire Tiger Color Scheme

If Fire Tiger lures catch the big fish, why not slap it on a kayak? That’s exactly what Old Town Watercraft did.

Written by Rachelle Schrute March 25, 2024

Pushing the Limits of a (Realistic) Kayak Launch: This ‘Race’ Is Unhinged

Who needs rivers when you’ve got a drainage ditch and some rain?

Written by Mary Murphy December 18, 2023

The Most Wholesome Snow Day Throwback: Kayaking in the Snow

A father willing to take a whole day, bundle up, strap on a harness and work gloves, and drag a slippery kayak (plus kid) uphill…

Written by Mary Murphy December 13, 2023

A Year of Sends: Senders Team Delivers Stunning Reel of Past Drops

If you like kayaking and can only watch one inspiration video the rest of the year, let this be it.

Written by Mary Murphy December 12, 2023

‘The Dream of All Class V Paddlers’: Paddling Northern BC’s Stikine Stout

What makes you feel alive? What emotions do you get running a river as gorgeous as this one? This is what paddling is all about.

Written by Mary Murphy December 11, 2023

Icy Kayaking: Aniol Serrasolses Styles ‘World’s Highest Glacier Waterfall Drop’

Aniol Serrasolses went on a glacial expedition, not to go climbing, but instead to find waterfalls to fall off of in a kayak.

Written by Mary Murphy December 05, 2023

Kayaking 50 Miles in 1 Day, on Class IV: Spicy Highlights From Idaho’s Payette River

If you happen to kayak sections in the Upper South Fork of the Payette River, expect a long day of paddling — and a lot…

Written by Mary Murphy November 15, 2023

Attention, Boaters: Soul Reveals SuperSkipper and SuperSkip RR Whitewater Kayaks

Corran Addison aims to once again make a big mark on the history of whitewater kayak design with the Soul Super Skipper and Super Skip…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 09, 2023

2023 Freestyle Kayak World Championships: Underdogs Rise Up

The 2023 Freestyle Kayak World Championships was a wild rollercoaster, with the underdog rising to the top more than once.

Written by Kathy Holcombe October 17, 2023

2 km of Whitewater, Waterfalls, Endless Fun: Stout and Stoke in Scotland

Yes, Scotland has great whitewater! Here’s just a taste of what the country has to offer in a clean, laidback film dubbed ‘Stoke.’

Written by Mary Murphy October 02, 2023

Capable Roof Cradle That Folds Down Small: Küat Class 4 Kayak Rack Review

This folding kayak roof rack seems neat on spec, but is even more awesome than we thought after rigorous testing.

Written by Mary Murphy September 06, 2023

Hiking Over to Drop Into ‘Perfect’ Whitewater: Sending Cali’s Cherry Bomb Gorge

Is there a better section of whitewater river in the world? With this crew, their stoke, and based on this edit, I’d say no.

Written by Mary Murphy August 29, 2023

‘Sheri’ Reveals the Amazing Woman Behind Alpacka Raft

What does it take to build the next generation of packrafts? Apparently, just an adventurous kid and one of the coolest moms ever.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 25, 2023

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