Kayak

‘Always So Good’: Dane Jackson Cruises Down Classic Cali Whitewater Route

Gorgeous scenery, fast rapids, easy logistics, and just a short drive from Sacramento: The Yuba River offers iconic kayaking.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 30, 2023

The PFD Women Actually Want to Wear: Astral Layla PFD Review

The Astral Layla PFD has been a longtime favorite among female paddlers for over 20 years for its women’s-specific fit. It’s ideal for active water…

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2023

‘Little White Salmon’ Kayak Race: Best-Kept Secret in the PNW?

If you’re not part of the whitewater community, you would probably never know about this epic kayak race in the Pacific Northwest.

Written by Mary Murphy May 25, 2023

At ‘World Class Kayaking School,’ the Legendary Zambezi River Is the Classroom

Need to up your river skills? There’s no better place to learn, apparently, than at this World Class Kayak Academy.

Written by Mary Murphy May 17, 2023

British Vets Embark on 1,300-Mile, Unsupported Kayak Quest: The Inside Passage

This unique team is embarking on one of the most extreme paddle routes you’ll find in the Western U.S.

Written by Mary Murphy May 09, 2023

Goodness Gracious, Great Falls! Dane Jackson’s Latest Lines Down the Potomac

Great Falls is the definition of the ‘good boating’ Maryland has to offer.

Written by Mary Murphy April 20, 2023

Explore Hundreds of Miles of Whitewater in ‘Coast Mountain Chronicles’

Expansive, wild, scenic, steep, deep, inspiring. NRS holds nothing back in its upcoming whitewater film.

Written by Mary Murphy April 14, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of XTRATUF Après Fish Slides

This week, three lucky winners will win a pair of XTRATUF Après Fish Slides.

Watch Dane Jackson Kayak the ‘Steepest Rideable Waterfall Section in the World’

Dane Jackson paddled down one of the steepest navigable river sections on the planet — the Santo Domingo Gorge in Chiapas, Mexico.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 12, 2023

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