So You Want to Be a Kayak Instructor?
You love to paddle. There is nothing better than the freedom of the river. Perhaps working on the river would be the perfect job? This is what you should know before becoming a kayak instructor.
Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand
Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.
Watch: Colorado Surfing at Its Finest
A Colorado teen shows how to work a standing wave while SUP surfing a beautiful bit of whitewater in Colorado.
Horrifying Dive Video Shows Ocean Full of Trash
A diver at a popular dive site found heaps of trash floating in the current.
Strange Currents: Canoeing From Communism in the Czech Republic
The history and culture of the Czech Republic is inexorably linked with a beloved watercraft, the canoe.
Stand-Up Paddling the BWCA: A New Way To Explore
Is a stand-up paddleboard appropriate transportation for four days in Boundary Waters Canoe Area? One man decided to find out, alone.
‘Rogue’ Packraft Rolls to Size of Paper Towel
The Kokopelli Rogue, launching today on Kickstarter, has a Kevlar reinforced floor and weighs under five pounds in its ‘Lite’ configuration.
Sunburn On Your Eyes! Protecting Against Snow Blindness
Despite the cold, winter actually poses serious risks from the sun. Intense solar exposure and reflection off snow can cause temporary blindness. Here are some tips to protect your vision.
Cliff Diving Montage Has Us Dreaming of Summer
High platforms, flips, spins, and splashes—pro cliff jumpers get behind the camera during the Red Bull Cliff Dive World Series.
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Dive Watch Distilled: Meet The Seiko Prospex SRPA21
Looking for a bit of functional bling? The Seiko Prospex SRPA21 dive watch brings legendary quality and value in a modernized package.
‘Lost World’: 100 Hours Paddling Mexico’s Forgotten River
You can cram a lot of adventure into very little time. Take, for example, this whirlwind trip to Chiapas, Mexico. We paddled La Venta, a world-class river in a world forgotten by time.
Film Shows Horrifying Reality of Big Wave Surfing
It’s not all beautiful barrels and riding cleanly out of waves. Bones break, muscles tear, and even worse things happen when surfers take on the biggest waves in the world.
Bike On Water: Electric-Assist Foil Is Strange New Water Toy
New Zealand-based brand Manta5 introduces a new vessel that lets users take nice bike rides across the lake.
Meet the Women of Big-Wave Surfing
The first ever women’s only big-wave surf event on the legendary North Shore of Oahu will crown the ‘Queen of the Bay.’
GNARLY! Back-Breaking Wipeout At Nazaré
Andrew Cotton goes into orbit after taking the lip on a huge wave at Nazaré. The horror. The horror.
Watch: Alaska’s Kenai River, By Paddleboard
The Kenai River is one of the most iconic salmon fisheries in the world. But the 87-mile route also makes for one epic adventure by stand up paddleboard.
Wipeout Wearable: Quiksilver’s Inflatable Vest May Save Surfers’ Lives
Quiksilver and Aqua Lung team up to develop the Highline Airlift, a CO2-powered PFD. The vest aims to lift surfers who fall on big waves.
Trailer: Blue Planet II Is Coming And We Are Stoked!
The long-anticipated sequel to Blue Planet is just around the corner. Here is one minute of stoke, all narrated by the velvet-voiced Sir David Attenborough.
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‘Wakesurfing’ Opens Door To Endless Wave
On the lakes of Austin, Texas, pro wakesurfer Morgan Lohmeier rides an endless wave behind a boat.
Budget Drysuit for Dirtbag Paddlers: Mythic Gear Review
Mythic Gear’s budget-priced Taruba drysuit allows even the financially-challenged kayaker to paddle year-round.
‘A Year in the Wilderness’ Speaks Loudly for Quiet Places
Amy and Dave Freeman spent a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Just released, the book A Year In The Wilderness tells their story.
When One Raft Isn’t Enough
When most people go rafting, they use one raft at a time. And then there’s Covey Baack.
Welcome To ‘SwimRun,’ A Grueling New Challenge
Swim, run, swim, repeat. The burgeoning sport of swimrun combines endurance and adventure in an extreme and simple way.
Outdoor Hazards: Flash Flood
Hell in high water, floods are a leading cause of death in the outdoors. Here are some pointers to play it safe.
Stranded, Arctic Rowers End Expedition With 11 World Records
An international crew of rowers paddled 600 miles in nine days, reaching the farthest northern point by rowboat. They set 11 world records before ending the expedition early, stranded on a remote island.
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Future Of Surf? We Ride NLand’s On-Demand Ocean
Perfect surfable waves every 2 minutes, all day long… that is the reality at NLand, a one-of-a-kind venue outside of Austin, Texas.
Bass Pro Shops Provides 80 Boats For Hurricane Relief
In response to Hurricane Harvey, Bass Pro Shops is providing 80 Tracker boats to government agencies and rescue organizations along with more than $40,000 in relief supplies.
Doggy Paddle: Tips To SUP With Your Pup
Sure, paddling with a dog looks easy and fun on Instagram, but for the unprepared it can be frustrating, unsteady, and potentially dangerous. Here’s what you need to know.
How To (Legally) Catch A Great White Shark
The OCEARCH custom fitted a retired crab boat to excel at catching sharks. It’s also one of the only vessels used for legally catching sharks.
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Breaking The Dam: Paddling Iowa’s ‘Revived’ Rapids
Get your butt to Iowa and get in a kayak. Sound silly? We did just that.
Meet The Skin-On-Frame Canoe Cleaning Midwestern Rivers
With a thin, translucent skin and weighing barely more than a loaded backpack, the Wilderness Traveler exemplifies what it meant to ‘be out on the water.’