Paddling Archives

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.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 25, 2022

‘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.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 22, 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

‘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.

Written by Andrew McLemore 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

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?

Written by Sam Anderson July 18, 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.

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…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss July 15, 2022

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.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 15, 2022

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…

Written by Sam Anderson July 14, 2022

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

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.

Written by Sam Anderson July 12, 2022

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.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 12, 2022

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…

Written by Sam Anderson July 11, 2022

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…

Written by Mary Murphy July 11, 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

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.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 07, 2022

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.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 07, 2022

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.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 06, 2022

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…

Slalom Waterskier Carves on a Perfect Mirror in 4K: Watch

Ever watch a waterskier cut glass? Get ready for a whole ‘nother thing.

Written by Sam Anderson July 05, 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