World Record: All-Female Team Rows Across the Pacific, Makes History
After 34 days at sea, a four-woman rowing team arrived in Hawaii this week, setting a new record in The Great Pacific Race.
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. I’ve never gotten as many stares, or inquisitive remarks, as I did in the 5 minutes it took to carry this SUP-yak contraption down the path to my local lakeshore. “Wait, what… Read more »
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.
Dog Lost for a Month in Boundary Waters Reunites With Owners
Luigi the lab mix spent 29 days wandering the iconic canoe area on the border of Minnesota and Canada before turning up safe and sound.
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.
Hawaiian Surfer Malia Manuel on Hula, Waves, and Going With the Flow
Follow the professional surfer around her home island as she rides, hula dances, and talks about the joy of movement.
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.
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Claima x Sperry Docuseries Explores Black Communities’ Connection to Water
“It’s everyone’s right to have a positive connection with water in this world.” Claima and Sperry’s new docuseries is here to prove it.
Taiga Orca Carbon Review: This Electric Personal Watercraft Is Fast, Fun, and Quiet
We got to test the first commercially available electric personal watercraft, the Taiga Orca Carbon. We found it to be fast, fun, and nearly silent.
GoPro Goodbye: Parting Shot From the Most Epic Surf Day Ever at Ma’alaea
Look back at the most epic surf day in Maui’s Ma’alaea Bay history from within a freight train wave.
‘Tree to Board’: Watch Surfer Build a Twin Fin From Maine Cedar
Wood shavings never looked so beautiful: Watch this surfer make a board from one of Maine’s ‘magnificent’ cedar trees.
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.
‘Complete Novice’ Beats UK Heat Wave With Overnight SUP Adventure
Tranquility abounds with an overnight SUP camping trip down the River Thames — in the middle of the U.K.’s heat wave.
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.
Kai Lenny & Maui Legends Score Massive Rare ‘Freight Train’ Wave
This just in: the surfing at Ma’alaea is really, really good. But did anybody know it could be this good?
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 course record.
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.
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.
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The Best Kayaks for Beginners in 2022
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 are the best kayaks and the gear you need to get started.
Orvis Film ‘Follow The Water’ Explains the Plight of the Everglades
Learn how conservationists fight to restore Florida’s Everglades in an Orvis video tracking efforts to address sustainable water use.
MTV Jibs? Tour This Guy’s Self-Built, On-Lake Floating Cabin
You’ve heard of building a cabin in the woods — but what about building a cabin floating on a lake? One man is making it look pretty good.
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.
Watch Why Kelly Slater Said ‘Brazil’s Like Nowhere Else’
Tranquil segments set to chill tunes keep the tone mellow, but cuts from badass World Surf League head-to-heads reveal Slater’s sharper edge.
Budnick Brothers Ride the Rapids of Ontario’s Mississauga River
The latest buddy adventure from the Budnick Brothers follows their 2-day canoeing and camping journey down Ontario’s Mississauga River.
Wildlife and Wild Waves in West Ozzie: Kelly Slater’s ‘Lost Tapes’ Rips
What’s a ‘quokka shaka’? I didn’t think I’d ever find myself asking either, but Kelly Slater has the answer. Oh, yeah — and he can also surf his ass off.
A SUP for All: ISLE Pioneer 2.0 Standup Paddleboard Review
This paddleboard has all the basics you need and all the features you could want. It’s a stellar board for beginners or seasoned paddlers and is just plain fun.
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 a water sport’s and ocean lover’s paradise.
GoPro Surf Break: Mason Ho’s Quick Session in Oahu
It’s time to hop on a surfboard and carve up some North Shore glass with pro surfer and Hawaii native Mason Ho.
Watch Andy Nieblas Dance on Waves in This Soothing Surf Edit
This short, smooth film pairs Nieblas’s nimble surfing with Sayulita, Mexico’s turquoise waters and an easy-does-it guitar riff.
Watch Kelly Slater & Aritz Aranburu Take on Monster Kandui Wave
Watch the pair of surfing legends style a colossal left-hand barrel in this clip from the shores of Indonesia.
On the Water: Paddling Skills for Adventure Racers
Paddling is a pillar discipline in the sport of adventure racing. Get ready to dip a blade and pull ahead in a canoe, kayak, pack-raft on the course.
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