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Dane Jackson Stakeout 2022: Whitewater Freestyle Nirvana

The best whitewater kayakers on the planet flock to eastern Canada every spring. This 2022 ‘Stakeout’ edit from Dane Jackson showcases why.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 21, 2022

Half-Safe: The Story of the Jeep/Boat That Drove Around the World

Australian Ben Carlin successfully motored around the world in an amphibious Jeep. Dan Grec, another well-traveled overlander, tells the story.

Written by Evan Williams October 17, 2022

Oldest Man to Paddle the Mississippi: Q&A With Dale ‘Greybeard’ Sanders

Eighty-seven-year-old Dale ‘Greybeard’ Sanders shows no signs of breaking his record-setting long-distance adventure habit.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 14, 2022

Poseidon AmphibWorks Trident LS-1: First Electric Amphibious Vehicle For World Change

Poseidon AmphibWorks believes its vehicle has the potential to impact transportation, recreation, and search-and-rescue operations.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 11, 2022

Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Review: A Kayak for Standing Anglers and Choppy Waters

Choppy water can make kayak fishing miserable, but the Old Town BigWater PDL 132 provides plenty of stability in unstable conditions.

Written by Adam Moore October 07, 2022

John John Florence ‘Gravity’ Film Celebrates Monster North Shore Season

If you missed the 2021-2022 Oahu surf season, it ripped. And you’re in luck — the Florence brothers’ film can help you paddle right back…

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Review: A Fly Angler’s Dream

Kayak fishing is thought of as a sit-and-cast game. The Old Town PDL 106 challenges that perception.

Written by Zach Burton September 28, 2022

Big, Beautiful Wrist Rock: Spinnaker Hass Dive Watch Review

Spinnaker’s burly dive watch may not be perfect, but it’s surprisingly as much beauty as beast.

Written by Josh Wussow September 27, 2022

Second-Ever CA-to-HI Solo Kayak Trip Demands Persistence, Patience

Derreumaux became the second person to kayak from California to Hawaii. On Sept. 20, he paddled the last stroke of a 2,700-mile journey.

Written by Rebecca McPhee September 22, 2022

5-Star Safety: Meet the Highest-Rated Whitewater Helmets

Virginia Tech’s testing lab has evaluated helmets on safety for years. It goes beyond biking and climbing helmets — all the way to the whitewater…

Written by Mary Murphy September 22, 2022

Peloton Launches Rowing Machine That Costs as Much as a Luxury Cruise

The rowing machines have finally landed in select Peloton showrooms for customer testing, with delivery of pre-orders slated for December.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 22, 2022

Ice-Cold Waves, Nice Warm Vibes: Norse Surfing With Chris Burkard and Friends

Ice-cold but perfectly shaped Norwegian waves provide the medium and backdrop for this atypical surf film.

Written by Sam Anderson September 21, 2022

Oru Drops Green Folding Kayaks in First Foray Beyond Black and White

Each time Oru has launched its folding kayaks in a specialty color, explosive purchasing has followed. This time, it’s an array of green boats.

Written by Sam Anderson September 16, 2022

Part House Boat, Part Camper Trailer: Meet the Caracat Amphibious RV

The Caracat, an amphibious RV that relies on a patented pontoon system, expands when owners want to take their land trip to the water.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 13, 2022

‘Rafting Robots’ Reign Victorious at First US-Held Red Bull Rapids

This Red Bull ‘whitewater competition’ might be the zaniest vehicle race we’ve ever seen — Flugtag included.

Written by Sam Anderson September 08, 2022

Kayakers Strike ‘White Gold’ on South Fork Clearwater in Idaho

These whitewater pros defy the laws of gravity with insane kickflips and cartwheels — and a perfect hip-hop soundtrack.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 07, 2022

Largest Female-Centric Surf Event, ‘Super Girl Surf Pro,’ Returns This September

The biggest names in women’s surfing will go head-to-head this September in the world’s largest female surf event: Super Girl Surf Pro.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 31, 2022

Kayak Therapy: Man Sets Off on Yearlong Trek to Paddle Through Depression

In May 2019, Nick Ray leapt into the sea from a Scotland ferry in an attempt to end his life. Now, he takes to the…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 30, 2022

Insurance Kerfuffle Cancels Classic Colorado Class V Kayak Race

Those looking forward to whitewater thrills from Colorado’s Gore Race will face disappointment this weekend — ’cause it just got canceled.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 24, 2022

Sharing Positive Stories of Surf Adventure: Meet the ‘Goat Surf Club’

Don’t miss the final episode of the environmental adventures of the Goat Surf Club — this time in beautiful Ireland.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 19, 2022

Pro Women Surfers Make Long-Awaited Return to One of Earth’s ‘Most Dangerous Waves’

For the first time since 2006, women returned this week to Tahiti’s Teahupo’o to face one of the most exacting — and intimidating — waves…

Written by Sam Anderson August 18, 2022

Awkward or Awesome? This Speedboat/Sports Car Never Quite Hit the Big Time

Is that a sports car driving on a lake like a speedboat? Why yes, keen-eyed observer. Yes, it is. Check out the Gibbs Aquada.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 17, 2022

Ocean Garbage to Dry Bag: GOT BAG Offers Sustainable Sack

GOT BAG isn’t just making any ol’ recycled-material bag. It’s making a technical dry bag, completely built from ocean-recycled plastics — PFC- and PVC-free.

Written by Mary Murphy August 16, 2022

Transparent Kayak Trip in Crystal Clear Water? Yes

Watch these amigos go for a 36-hour adventure on a transparent kayak as clear as the ocean water it’s floating on.

Written by Sam Anderson August 12, 2022

Extreme Flooding Requires Extreme Training: Next-Level Houston Facility Being Built

Houston Community College begins work with S2O Design and Engineering on a 75,000-square-foot swift-water rescue training facility.

Written by Sam Anderson August 11, 2022

Kelly Slater May Be Prouder of ‘Surf Ranch’ Than Anything Else

The latest episode of ‘Lost Tapes’ explores one of surfing legend Kelly Slater’s most deeply felt achievements: man-made waves.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 10, 2022

On ’60 Minutes,’ Free Diver Alexey Molchanov Shows Why He’s ‘King of the Deep’

’60 Minutes’ takes a deeper look into the life of the Russian freediver his peers call ‘king of the deep.’

Written by Andrew McLemore August 10, 2022

How Jack Johnson Became a Singer, Not a Surfer

In this short edit, ESPN sits down with the ‘Banana Pancakes’ man to talk surf, songs, and where the two comingle.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

Watch Kayaker Wade Through River of Trash in Sydney, Australia

An adventurous kayaker takes a trip down Sydney, Australia’s Cooks River to showcase the terrible pollution afflicting the waterway.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 08, 2022

‘Wake’ Up: How to Choose a Wakeboard 101, With Backcountry

If wakeboarding itself is the opposite of a pain in the ass, why should choosing a wakeboard be one? It doesn’t have to; check out…

Written by Sam Anderson August 04, 2022

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