Kayak

Pedal Power: Fishing Watercraft of ICAST 2018

The future of personal watercraft looks bright! We scoured the ICAST fishing convention to find seven exciting new fishing boats.

Written by Morgan Mason July 16, 2018

Pedal, Fish, Catch: Old Town Predator PDL Kayak Review

Catch more fish, fish more spots, and get some exercise — the Old Town Predator PDL fishing kayak has plenty of upside. We took it…

Written by Joel Mason June 15, 2018

Gear We Used to Kayak From Cuba to Florida

A team of three paddled 125 miles from Havana, Cuba, to Florida. This is the gear they used for the ocean kayak trip.

Written by Andy Cochrane June 04, 2018

Nile Kayak Race: Watch Ugandan Pro Compete

The world’s longest river has some massive rapids. Learn the story of Sadat Kawawa as he ascended within the Ugandan kayak scene to compete with…

Written by GJ Staff May 21, 2018

Dagger RPM: The Iconic Whitewater Kayak Is Back

Dagger will bring back the iconic RPM and RPM Max kayaks for its 30th anniversary. They’re two of the top-selling whitewater kayaks of all time.

Written by Bryon Dorr May 02, 2018

So You Want to Be a Kayak Instructor?

You love to paddle. There is nothing better than the freedom of the river. Perhaps working on the river would be the perfect job? This…

Written by Marty Grabijas April 23, 2018

Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand

Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.

Written by Morgan Mason March 27, 2018

Budget Drysuit for Dirtbag Paddlers: Mythic Gear Review

Mythic Gear’s budget-priced Taruba drysuit allows even the financially-challenged kayaker to paddle year-round.

Written by Jason Magness and Kadee Mardula October 03, 2017

Breaking The Dam: Paddling Iowa’s ‘Revived’ Rapids

Get your butt to Iowa and get in a kayak. Sound silly? We did just that.

Written by Sponsored Post August 23, 2017

Expedition Halted, ‘Kayak Libre’ Talks Cuba-USA Traverse

Last week, a team spearheaded by Oru Kayak attempted, and failed, to paddle from Cuba to Florida. This guest column explains the endeavor from an…

Written by Andy Cochrane July 25, 2017

Five Kayakers Held Hostage In Post-Peace Deal Colombia

Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group.

Written by Nate Mitka May 08, 2017

45 Miles, 2 Nights: Pushing the Limits of a Foldable Kayak

Can an origami ‘folding’ kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John…

Written by Sean McCoy April 27, 2017

No Sleep, Keep Paddling: Kayaking 300 Miles In ‘Everglades Challenge’

Our editor paddled for 300 nautical miles across a subtropical swath in an unsupported race with manatees, mangroves, and sleepless nights in a kayak seat.

Written by Jason Magness April 21, 2017

‘Canoecopia’ Expo: New Paddling Gear For 2017

We combed the largest paddle-sports expo in the country to find some of the most exciting new canoe, kayak, and SUP products for 2017.

Written by David Freeman March 22, 2017

Watch Kayakers Take Beating In 90-Foot Falls

Ouch, that had to hurt! Tomata Two is one burly waterfall. Nobody makes it look easy in this ‘beater reel,’ but dang it’s fun to…

Written by GJ Staff January 25, 2017

‘Bottom Of The Earth’: Treasure Hunt In The World’s Deepest Gorge

‘Skin-bubbling’ plants, mummies, and ancient Incan treasure: It happened on an actual race through Earth’s deepest gorge, a story told in the new book ‘Comrades…

Written by GJ Staff October 21, 2016

Origami Boat: Oru Folding Kayak Review

The Oru Kayak is a ‘real boat’ that fits in a backpack. We put it to the test in Minnesota lakes for this review.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 27, 2016

Whale! Close, Closer & OMG!

Kayak: check. Camera: check. Giant whale flying right at me: CHECK!

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2016

NPS Launches Bike To Kayak Rental On Mississippi

Move over bike-shares, public kayak sharing could be the wave of the future.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 10, 2016

Review: Pakayak Bluefin 14 ‘Nesting’ Kayak

After a full day of paddling the Pakayak Bluefin 14, our reviewer notes the versatility and functionality of the packable ‘nesting’ kayak, currently available on…

Written by Kyle Nossaman June 23, 2016