Paddling

Expert Paddleboarders Teach You How to Gear Up for a SUP Expedition

Two expert paddleboarders share their advice on the skills you need before taking to open waters and how to pack for SUP expeditions.

Whitewater Park Tragedy: Teen Surfer Dies After Being Trapped Underwater

Friends pulled 17-year-old Ben Murphy from the water at the Bend Whitewater Water Park on Saturday; however, it was confirmed he passed away on Sunday.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

Budget Brand iROCKER Dives Into Ultralight SUPs: All Around 10′ Ultra Series Paddleboard Review

We tested iROCKER’s new paddleboard model, which debuted online this weekend. Here’s the verdict on the brand’s first ultralight paddleboard.

Written by Mary Murphy May 03, 2022

See How America’s Largest Packaging Producer Is Ditching Plastic

How can the U.S.’s largest packaging company fight ocean pollution? Find out in ‘Journey to a New Earth,’ episode 1.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 28, 2022

Fire Causes ‘Total Loss’ at Former Olympic Venue Ocoee Whitewater Center

Southeast Tennessee’s Ocoee Whitewater Center attracted up to 300,000 visitors per year. Early Tuesday, a fire consumed it.

Written by Sam Anderson April 28, 2022

Adrenaline Rush: How Fishing Saved This Competitive Kayak Angler

Annie Nagel’s life changed for good after a serious car accident on her 18th birthday. Learn how kayak fishing saved her.

Written by Sam Anderson April 25, 2022

Go Fish: Paddleboard While You Cast on the iROCKER BLACKFIN Model XL SUP

iROCKER offers both hard and inflatable SUPs designed to take on a variety of nautical adventures. The brand designed the BLACKFIN Model XL to handle…

Watch Kayaker Nouria Newman Set a World Record in ‘Wild Waters’

Olympian Nouria Newman is perhaps the most gifted kayaker of her time. This film by Red Bull documents her journey to clinch a world record.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 19, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a SUP Package From Sea Gods!

This week, two lucky winners will receive either a 2022 Diatom iSUP package or a Carta Marina iSUP package from Sea Gods to get on…

Amputee Swimmer Sets 2 Guinness World Records

Omar Hegazy now holds two underwater records: the longest distance swam in one breath and the longest distance swam in one breath with fins.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 14, 2022

‘Black Tie’ Gear Delivery Debuts Rentals in 4 Big Mountain Towns: MTB, 4×4, Moto, and More

North America’s largest ski and snowboard rental delivery service swaps snow sports for sunshine in its new summer rental program.

Written by Sam Anderson April 12, 2022

Biggest Wave Ever Surfed? Watch Mason Barnes Shred Legendary Swell

Mason Barnes surfed an absolute monster at Nazaré this month. Watch this raw footage of what might be the new world record.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

Appease the ‘Sea Gods’: Check Out the Brand’s 2022 Inflatable Standup Paddleboards

Sea Gods makes inflatable standup paddleboards for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. Its line of 2022 SUPs introduces a new PVC construction and refined board…

Better Buoyancy: Seaview Palawan Inflatable Snorkeling Vest Review

Ditch the orange rectangle: Palawan’s adjustable snorkeling vest lets snorkelers choose whether they want to bob gently along the surface or get up close and…

Written by Josh Wussow April 06, 2022

Oru’s New Lake Origami Kayak Is Its Lightest and Simplest Yet

The Lake is the lightest non-inflatable kayak in the world and Oru’s most affordable boat to date. What else? Unfolding the two total parts takes…

Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Kick Off Spring With a SUP & Kayak Package From Bote

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Rackham Aero 12′4″ Bug Slinger Silver King Package from Bote to enjoy countless days on the water…

Pipeline Commentary: Nathan Florence Breaks Down His Surf Decisions in Session

This instructional surfing video by pro-surfer Nathan Florence answers fan questions and breaks down his thought process from shore to swell.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 24, 2022

In Theaters Soon: A Doc Following Iconic Surfer Duke Kahanamoku

Olympic champion, American hero, and the king of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, is coming to the big screen in the award-winning documentary ‘Waterman.’

Written by Kristen Arendt March 22, 2022

New Yosemite Reservation Requirements for 2022: All You Need to Know

If you want to get into Yosemite National Park this summer, you’ll want to plan ahead. A new Yosemite reservation plan seeks to address growing…

Written by Sam Anderson March 21, 2022

Outdoor Writing Scholarships: Freeflow Institute Launches 2022 Experiential Courses

The outdoor-writing institute is booking river trips for 2022 with incredible authors. And it’s got scholarships on offer.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 18, 2022

‘I Am XTRATUF’: McKenna Peterson Is a Master of the Sea and Snow

Water comes in many forms, and McKenna Peterson has built her life around it. She conquers sea and snow as the captain of a salmon…

Surfing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Gear and Getting Started

If you’re just getting started surfing, it can be hard to know what gear is going to help you, and what gear is going to…

Written by James Lynch March 11, 2022

‘Swiss Army SUP’ Transforms Into Kayak: BOTE Launches Its Rackham Aero

BOTE’s redesigned Rackham Aero paddleboard does something we’ve never seen a SUP do — turn into a sit-down, pedal-driven kayak.

Written by Sam Anderson March 10, 2022

Shackleton Shipwreck Found! ‘Endurance’ Located After a Century

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, sank in the Antarctic seas in 1915, leading to one of the most harrowing tales of human survival in…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 09, 2022

(Almost) Perfect: ORCA Walker Tote Ultralight Soft Cooler Review

Ideal for that quick spur-of-the-moment day trip or tailgating party, the ORCA Walker Tote is an ultralight soft-sided cooler that is durable and able to…

Written by David Young March 07, 2022

Pro Surfers to Honor ‘Female Heroes’ in Upcoming World Surf League Tour

World Surf League is acknowledging International Women’s Day this year in a very cool way: celebrating inspirational women in sports history.

Written by Mary Murphy March 03, 2022

5 Life-Changing Surf Retreats to Attend in 2022

Surf retreats offer the opportunity to venture to a tropical destination and spend a week fully immersed in the sport. There, you can meet like-minded…

Written by Rebecca Parsons February 23, 2022