Paddling

Behold, A Sleek ‘Nesting’ Sea Kayak

A 14-foot touring kayak that packs down to a 3.5-foot unit comes to market on June 16.

Written by Kyle Nossaman May 18, 2016

Pump, Pump, Pump Your Canoe?

Apparently, you can pump a canoe the same way you’d pump a bike or skateboard. But you won’t be moving “gently down the stream.”

Written by Sean McCoy May 17, 2016

10 Miles Downriver: Swimming Gets Extreme

‘We’d just swam 10 miles in 70 minutes. I’ve never run that fast in my life.’

Written by Stephen Regenold May 05, 2016

High-Speed Foil: Future Of SUP?

Watch Kai Lenny race downwind while lifted above the waves on a foil-equipped stand-up paddle board.

Written by Sean McCoy May 02, 2016

Live Stream: Exploring Deep Ocean, Mariana Trench

See the Trench live, where the pitch black areas being explored stretch nearly seven miles below the water’s surface and remain one of the most…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 27, 2016

Kayak for All: New ‘Accessible’ Design for an Ancient Sport

Launching this summer: This innovative ‘kayak for all’ promises to make the sport more accessible to people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 26, 2016

Water Only: Map Reveals Australian Rivers, Streams

These maps are worthy of wall art (which you can purchase for $6).

Written by Sean McCoy April 22, 2016

Artificial Waves: Surf This Spring In Texas

No ocean? No problem. Landlocked Austin, Texas wave pool promises perfect man-made sets, all day, every day.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 21, 2016

Spinner Shark Sends SUPer Sailing

The locals aren’t at all pleased with all the SUPers crowding their waves!

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 11, 2016

‘Last Voyageurs’ Chronicles Chilling Trek Down Old Blue

In 1976, a group of school teachers and students set out to retrace the route of explorer Robert de La Salle down the Mississippi River.…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 11, 2016

New Watersport? SUPing Just Got A Wild Makeover

Pedal power hits the waves with this bizarre take on SUPing.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 07, 2016

Stand-Up Paddling With Whales

Whales come in for a closer look at a SUPer in this video shot by a paraplegic videographer.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2016

Refunded! Artificial ‘Gills’ Scam Comes Clean

After media scrutiny and widespread skepticism, Triton Artificial Gills Rebreather refunds nearly $900,000 to supporters and explains product.

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2016

Surf Hooligans Being Sued For Localism

Totally bogus surf gang is charged with being most uncool.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 31, 2016

Behold! The Art of Tandem Surfing

Ride-along for glimpse of World Champion tandem surfers that you’ve got to see to believe.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 30, 2016

Artificial Gills To Breathe Underwater: A Million Dollar Scam?

A new company promising ‘artificial gills’ to breathe underwater for 45 minutes has raised huge money on Indieogogo. But experts doubt it will work.

Written by Sean McCoy March 25, 2016

Ancient Technique: Minnesotan Hand-Builds ‘Skin-On’ Kayaks

Tony Schmitz builds Frogtown Kayaks the old-fashioned way, but they glide across water with speed and agility to spare.

Written by Sean McCoy March 24, 2016

Jamaican Fishermen’s ‘Delicious Solution’ To Lionfish Invasion

Lionfish are a highly invasive species in the Caribbean, wiping out reef life with their voracious appetite. This entertaining video offers one possible solution and…

Written by Sean McCoy March 17, 2016

Hawaii Surf Shot By Drone Is Magnificent

The perspectives captured in this film show how Hawaii’s beauty is ‘immeasurable heaven.’

Written by Sean McCoy March 11, 2016

A New Kind Of ‘Fish Net Bikini’

Looking for athletic wear that’s made with a greater purpose? Textile creator Carvico and Healthy Seas recycles abandoned and lost fish nets into fashionable apparel.

Written by Sean McCoy February 19, 2016

‘Surf Skier’ Drops Into Jaws

The 40-foot wave is a test piece for the world’s best surfers. Watch as Chuck Patterson gets towed in on a pair of waterskis.

Written by Sean McCoy February 15, 2016

Mavericks: A Huge Break Goes Off Last Week

The wave known as Mavericks is a destination for some of the world’s best big wave surfers, and watching this video, you can understand why.

Written by Sean McCoy February 11, 2016

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Packing For The Colorado River

I wish I’d known these five things before beginning an adventure that would last for 17 days and 230 miles in an oar boat down…

Written by Sean McCoy February 09, 2016

Moto-SUP: Jet Propulsion Motor In Your Board

The internal electric motor of this SUP can push it at up to 3.5 knots and it assists inflation for setup.

Written by Steve Graepel February 03, 2016

Packrafting & Dodging Wildfire In Montana Wilderness

A crew of friends traverses the roadless Bob Marshall Wilderness via the South Fork Flathead river during a fully self-supported adventure through some of finest…

Written by Sean McCoy January 04, 2016