Kayak

Most Dialed ‘SUP-Yak’ Yet: ISLE Switch Review

Get two watercraft for the price — and space — of one. We tried the ISLE Switch SUP-yak to see how it fares.

Written by Mary Murphy July 28, 2022

Bear Spray and Blizzards: Misadventures of Pro Kayaker Nouria Newman

Rowdy GoPro footage, bespoke animation, and Newman’s upbeat narration make for a delightful, action-filled little ride worth taking.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 28, 2022

Kayakers Battle the Stout Rapids of West Virginia’s Red Creek

Stout rapids meet scientific narration in a grassroots documentary where kayakers battle their way down West Virginia’s Red Creek.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 27, 2022

Live in a Van Down by the River at the ‘Wintering Grounds’

Not livin’ in a dirtbag paradise? You’ll know just where to flop after you watch this squatter-centric video.

Written by Sam Anderson July 26, 2022

Watch: Deep Dive and Test of Pyranha’s Latest Creek Boat, the Scorch

Watch the Pyranha Scorch thread rapids and shred whitewater in this clip. Bren Orton goes deep to explain the boat’s design and many nuances.

Written by Sam Anderson July 21, 2022

Style & Freestyle Down Norway’s Massive Rapids With Bren Orton

In this edit from Send It, a professional paddler embarks on an epic tour of Norway’s most exceptional whitewater. Coolio handles the tunes.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 19, 2022

American Paddlers Smash Yukon 1000 Record in 5 Days

From July 3 to 7, Jason Magness and Daniel Staudigel averaged 200 miles per day to carve a massive 15 hours off the Yukon 1000…

Written by Sam Anderson July 18, 2022

River Tricks: Kayakers Freestyle Norwegian Classics

In this fresh little cut, Spanish pro kayaker Aniol Serrasolses and his bro take on some of the biggest classics in Northern Europe.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 18, 2022

Hyperlite Wakeboards Releases Affordable ‘Elevation’ iSUP for Beginners

Hyperlite Wakeboards seeks to lure more people onto the water with its portable, inflatable SUP design. The SUP is aimed at beginners and recreational paddlers.

GoPro POV: Kayaking California’s Waterfalls

Rapids, fierce down-river runs, and tasty drops are all on the menu in this action-packed GoPro edit from kayak legend Dane Jackson.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

Water and Land Sport Paradise: An Adventurer’s Guide to Fiji

Fiji has topped my bucket list for as long as I can remember. White sand beaches. Swaying palms. Pumping surf. Reefs rich in biodiversity. It’s…

Written by Rebecca Parsons July 08, 2022

Donate to Ukraine Relief, Win a Hobie Kayak

You could help Ukraine and win a kayak with a new fundraising initiative announced by Hobie and BRD Custom.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 05, 2022

Astral ‘PFD’ Sandal Review: Our New Favorite Footwear for River Treks

Astral’s founder and former raft guide Phillip Curry calls its latest footwear (and first sandals!) a project that’s been years in the making. We put…

Written by Mary Murphy July 04, 2022

Northernmost Shore: Discover Lake Superior’s ‘Magic Spots’ by Sea Kayak

Sea kayaks are no misnomer for navigating the waters of Lake Superior. And you’ll need one to reach some of the ‘magic spots’ around Copper…

Written by GJ Staff July 01, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Hyperlite Inflatable SUP!

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Hyperlite Elevation iSUP.

‘How We Go’ Sea Kayaking, With Paddling Guide Sophia Rouches

‘Being in a kayak feels like a front row seat to the wonders of the ocean,’ Rouches says. Check out this clip to punch your…

Written by Sam Anderson June 27, 2022

GoPro Mountain Games Recap: From Kayaks to Splash Dogs, the Games Have It All

To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an…

Written by David Young June 15, 2022

Rescued Last Year, Adventure Kayaker Tries California-to-Hawaii Paddle Again

One man’s bid to become the second solo kayaker to paddle from California to Hawaii ended in an early rescue last year. Now, he’s back…

Written by Sam Anderson May 27, 2022

‘Brainwaves’: Balancing Professional Kayaking With Post-Concussion Syndrome

‘Brainwaves’ follows Brooke Hess, a top kayaker, on her journey through a severe concussion, post-concussive syndrome, and back to kayaking.

Written by T. Kirby Kahl May 18, 2022

Adrenaline Rush: How Fishing Saved This Competitive Kayak Angler

Annie Nagel’s life changed for good after a serious car accident on her 18th birthday. Learn how kayak fishing saved her.

Written by Sam Anderson April 25, 2022

Watch Kayaker Nouria Newman Set a World Record in ‘Wild Waters’

Olympian Nouria Newman is perhaps the most gifted kayaker of her time. This film by Red Bull documents her journey to clinch a world record.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 19, 2022

Oru’s New Lake Origami Kayak Is Its Lightest and Simplest Yet

The Lake is the lightest non-inflatable kayak in the world and Oru’s most affordable boat to date. What else? Unfolding the two total parts takes…

Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2022

‘Swiss Army SUP’ Transforms Into Kayak: BOTE Launches Its Rackham Aero

BOTE’s redesigned Rackham Aero paddleboard does something we’ve never seen a SUP do — turn into a sit-down, pedal-driven kayak.

Written by Sam Anderson March 10, 2022

‘Raft the Grand Canyon’ Music Video Is So Nerdy, It’s Hip

In what could be described as a millennial version of Weird Al in the wild, a band of jolly river rats sing, dance, and raft…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 04, 2022

They’re Back! Coveted, Super-Limited Black Oru Bay ST Origami Kayaks Return

Today, Oru’s folding kayaks come in a new color (or lack thereof): black. The boats fold down to the size of a suitcase.

Written by Sam Anderson January 11, 2022

Apex Watercraft to Make Whitewater Kayaks: Eric Jackson Brings Us the Ringer

Eric Jackson’s new kayak company, Apex Watercraft — builder of crazy high-end fishing kayaks — will release its first whitewater kayak in 2022.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 28, 2021

Wipeout! SoundSwell Waterproof Headphones Can Go Over the Falls

Independent tech startup SoundSwell introduces the world’s most waterproof headphones, the SoundSwell Smartwatch Series. The earbuds can survive activities from diving to whitewater kayaking, and…

Written by Sam Anderson November 11, 2021