Paddling

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

Northernmost Shore: Discover Lake Superior’s ‘Magic Spots’ by Sea Kayak

Sea kayaks are no misnomer for navigating the waters of Lake Superior. And you’ll need one to reach some of the ‘magic spots’ around Copper…

Written by Sponsored Post July 01, 2022

Watch These Canoers Bumble Downriver: 13 Days in Canada

If you’ve ever paddled through a sufferfest, this one’s for you. As bad as it gets, though, you can’t beat the scenery.

Written by Sam Anderson June 30, 2022

In the Wake: Kelly Slater Channels Loss Into Surfing

The third entry to Kelly Slater’s ‘Lost Tapes’ series follows the surfing champion as he copes with the loss of a dear friend and competitor.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 27, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Hyperlite Inflatable SUP!

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Hyperlite Elevation iSUP.

‘How We Go’ Sea Kayaking, With Paddling Guide Sophia Rouches

‘Being in a kayak feels like a front row seat to the wonders of the ocean,’ Rouches says. Check out this clip to punch your…

Written by Sam Anderson June 27, 2022

US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness

The United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) today said it became aware that Peter Jolles went missing while packrafting in Canada.

Written by Sam Anderson June 22, 2022

The Price of Pure Joy is $11,000: YuJet Electric Jetboard Review

Buyer beware: The YuJet electric jetboard’s gargantuan price tag might actually be worth it. Board and water sport lovers alike will thrill at the speed…

Written by Jake Ferguson June 20, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of Waterproof Deck Boots From XTRATUF

This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of XTRATUF Ankle Sport Deck Boots to equip them for their next on-water adventure.

Raging River, Rising Community: The Yellowstone Flood of 2022

Less than a week ago, I was tucked in a sleeping bag next to the Yellowstone River. Today, that campsite is likely gone, as is…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 16, 2022

GoPro Mountain Games Recap: From Kayaks to Splash Dogs, the Games Have It All

To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an…

Written by David Young June 15, 2022

Catch Waves, Track Waves: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Drops ‘Surf Edition’ Watch

I am a huge water person. Surf. Swim. Standup paddle. Body board. Although I’ve never been a competitive water sports athlete, I do like to…

Written by Rebecca Parsons June 15, 2022

Add This ‘Smartfin’ to Your Surfboard to Collect Data, Protect Oceans

Get the ‘raddest ride’ and help gather critical ocean data just by replacing your board’s fin? Enter Smartfin.

Written by Sam Anderson June 13, 2022

Historic Flooding Closes Yellowstone National Park, Montana Roadways

Tourism shuts down in parts of Montana as extremely hazardous flooding conditions continue across the state.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 13, 2022

Timex Tackles Ocean Plastic With ‘Waterbury Ocean’ Watch Collection

Timex introduces the Waterbury Ocean watch in a joint effort to celebrate World Ocean Day and help reduce ocean plastics.

Written by Sam Anderson June 08, 2022

3 Friends to Cross Lake Ontario on SUPs in Protection of Great Lakes

Three men will cross Lake Ontario on standup paddleboards this month as part of an epic 7-year quest to paddle across five Great Lakes.

Written by Mary Murphy June 07, 2022

Watch Live: 9 Years Later, Red Bull Cliff Diving Champs Returns to Boston

Take Olympic-level diving and multiply that by three — that’s the extreme nature of the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series. Watch the only North American…

Written by Mary Murphy June 04, 2022

Women-Founded Carve Designs Honors Mothers in Brand Film

Exploring the idea that we borrow Earth from our children instead of inheriting it from our ancestors, Carve Designs’ film, ‘Mothers, Purpose, and the Future,’…

Written by Heather Hendricks May 27, 2022