Paddling

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.

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

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 GJ Staff 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

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