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Why the great Calusa Blueway needs to be every paddler’s next destination.| Paddling Magazine
Why the great Calusa Blueway needs to be every paddler’s next destination.| Paddling Magazine
Sarah Phinney is a Florida outdoors content creator (sarahsoutdooradventures.com) and owns a kayak rental business, Salty Dog Kayak Rentals (saltydogkayakrentals.com), at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey, Florida.| Paddling Magazine
Louise Stanway is the Outbound Editor for Paddling Magazine. With an equal passion for whitewater and words, you’ll likely find Louise in one of two places: at her desk writing, editing, and sharing stories on all that's trending in paddlesports, or out on the river playing in her kayak.| Paddling Magazine
Kiley was born and raised in the outdoor life. Paddling, rock climbing, yoga, running, you name it! Kiley roams Canada while working, and splits time at home between Quadeville, ON, and Powell River, BC.| Paddling Magazine
Destinations| Paddling Magazine
Steps for getting to the water, with or without a roof rack.| Paddling Magazine
Cloud observation as a means to predict the weather yields an accuracy of 60–75 percent. Not bad for just looking up.| Paddling Magazine
Pelican has a long history of producing self-propelled watercraft. Longtime cottagers may remember this Quebec-based company for its early lineup of pedal boats, starting in 1965. The company eventually moved to paddlecraft, including kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards, and is distinguished for its budget- and beginner-friendly, recreational designs. Many Pelican kayaks are made of super […] The post Everything You Need To Know About Pelican Kayaks appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
Dad and I lie dead still in the dark tent, listening to a grizzly grunting outside. The old half-joke that, “You don’t need to outrun the bear, just the person next to you,” isn’t as reassuring when you’re both rolled up in sleeping bags like a pair of bear burritos. I ease the bear spray […] The post Tide & Teeth: Inside Four Months Kayaking The Inside Passage appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
On the most deadly road in Idaho, a group of whitewater kayakers were in the right place at the right time on Sunday, August 3, 2025 when a couple crashed, their car overturning and landing upside down in the Payette River. Sonya Valenzuela and her partner Will had been travelling the scenic Highway 55 between […] The post Kayakers Rescue Couple In Flipped Car On The Payette (Video) appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
A t the end of a school year, I was surrounded by parents and their kids—my children’s cohorts in grade one and preschool. We were all talking about summer plans and what everyone was excited about. When I told them about plans to enter a kayak race, go on an overnight paddling trip, and scope […] The post Kayaking With Kids appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
A 1982 article in the Washington Post describes Coleman canoes as “good starter boats.” Thanks to their durability, it’s a description that still rings true today, even if the company has stopped stamping its name on new canoes. Coleman canoes were some of the first polyethylene canoes to reach the masses. Sold through department stores and […] The post Best Coleman Canoes For 2025 appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
After you line a canoe the first time around that usual portage, your watch and back will thank you for the discovery. Using guide lines to control the descent of a canoe through moving water is an age-old art that can provide a welcome alternative to portaging. Think of lining rapids as the great compromise. Lining […] The post How To Line Rapids In A Canoe appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
Whether you’re Inflatable paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, rafting or drift fishing, you need a place to keep some gear close and dry. It’s critical that, whether you are on an afternoon float or a weeklong trip certain items on your packing list, such as phones, key fobs, snacks, cash, or a box of flies, not only […] The post Best Waterproof Fanny Packs For 2025 appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
In April 2023, eight women launched their kayaks into the icy waters of the Himalayan Ganga River. Led by India’s top female kayaker, Naina Adhikari, it was the first all-female kayaking expedition of the river. Over three nights and countless rapids, a movement was born: Ganga Girls. Inside India’s first all-female kayaking revolution Three years prior, […] The post Inside India’s First All-Female Kayaking Revolution appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
On day 78 of kayaking the Inside Passage, a trio of sea kayak guides and instructors woke at 5:45 in the morning to a rush of water that missed their tent by inches. “I think when a lot of people think of a tsunami they think of a rogue wave,” explained Billy White, sea kayak […] The post Kayakers’ Camp Washed Out By Tsunami In Alaska appeared first on Paddling Magazine.| Paddling Magazine
From moon halos to mackerel skies, here’s how to tell what’s coming—no tech required| Paddling Magazine
Get our top picks for the best toddler life jackets—comfortable to wear and safe for getting on the water for kids under 30 pounds.| Paddling Magazine
These are some of the most widely available kayaks, but there are some things you should know before buying a box store boat.| Paddling Magazine
Tried and true, could one of these boats be for you?| Paddling Magazine
A wide range of different makes, types and classes of canoes including recreational canoes, lakewater canoes, expedition canoes, whitewater canoes, and solo canoes. Featuring first look videos, reviews, tests, specifications, and information resources. Read about the latest canoe models by all brands and canoe types.| Paddling Magazine
Jake O’Flaherty is a freelance outdoor guide in the remote corners of the world, but Lake Superior is where he feels most at home.| Paddling Magazine
Paddling Magazine covers the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends, events and culture of kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and whitewater.| Paddling Magazine
Paddling Magazine is on a mission to get the next generation outside and on the water. Know a kid with a paddling story to tell? We want to hear it.| Paddling Magazine
See what made us stand up and take notice in 2022.| Paddling Magazine
Columns| Paddling Magazine
Make the backcountry feel just like home.| Paddling Magazine
Trip Planning| Paddling Magazine
Master this key technique to get injured or exhausted paddlers home safe| Paddling Magazine
We put the new Esquif Ocoee to the test. Find out if this reboot of the legendary solo canoe lives up to its reputation| Paddling Magazine
The 2025 International Canoe Federation Canoe Freestyle World Championships concluded in Plattling, Germany in June 2025, and Sam Wilson of the United| Paddling Magazine
Revelstoke is known for its big mountain adventures—steep ski lines, bike trails and alpine hikes—but long before resort maps and trail networks, the| Paddling Magazine
Seven smart strategies to get to the water| Paddling Magazine
DIY guide for a quick, field-assembled sail to get cruising| Paddling Magazine
Buying Advice| Paddling Magazine
Exciting news, paddlers. After going on a paddleboard production hiatus in 2018, Jimmy Styks is back in the market with their updated line of standup| Paddling Magazine
Whether you’re a new or experienced paddler, a touring paddleboard is one of the best investments that you can make to expand your paddling adventures and| Paddling Magazine
Plus, find out what to consider before you buy.| Paddling Magazine
I s there anything more cringe we could do than define Gen-Z slang? Maybe not, but here we go anyway. Rizz: (verb) to charm or seduce. — Merriam-Webster| Paddling Magazine
If you’re looking to buy your first kayak but don’t know where to start, look no further! The best place for you to purchase a kayak will depend on your| Paddling Magazine
Picking the right kayak is like following a flow chart, or, better yet, a choose-your-own-adventure story.| Paddling Magazine
The Paddling Mag team caught up with Steve Jordan from Liquidlogic to chat about the Liquidlogic Hot Whip. A look inside the Liquidlogic Hot Whip The Hot| Paddling Magazine
Tim Shuff tests the legendary 545 expedition model to find out if it still goes the distance.| Paddling Magazine
Based in Meridian, Idaho, AIRE rafts is launching a new, beefier inflatable whitewater playboat in 2025: the Hot Potato. The Hot Potato comes after the| Paddling Magazine
A former editor of Adventure Kayak magazine, Tim Shuff lives on Lake Ontario’s north shore and is an avid paddleboard racer. Former Adventure Kayak magazine editor turned firefighter, Tim is a regular contributor to Paddling Magazine. When he’s not rushing into burning buildings or saving kittens from trees, he draws inspiration from paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking the waters near his home.| Paddling Magazine
Brian Day has spent more than 30 years working in the paddlesports industry, teaching, writing, adventuring and helping people find the perfect canoe or kayak. Kayaking adventures have taken him to the Aleutian Islands and wild coast of Anglesey. He’s canoed the Boundary Waters, rowed the Grand Canyon and paddled whitewater in the Southeast. Brian spent nearly a decade working for P&H and Pyranha kayaks and currently works for Wenonah Canoe in Winona, MN. His writing has been featured in Se...| Paddling Magazine
Brenna was a semi-pro creek boater and freestyle paddler on the Canadian National Team. She teaches all paddlesports and swift water rescue (now as a hobby) because she loves it so much. She is passionate about introducing people to paddlesports and she does this now by creating product reviews, writing inspiring destination articles and working with industry brands and paddlesports destinations to connect the dots for new and avid paddlers alike.| Paddling Magazine
Get everything you need to know about selecting the best paddleboard for your dog, plus the most commonly asked pet paddleboarding questions.| Paddling Magazine
Right now you'd rather be paddleboarding, and we are right there with you. The Niphean inflatable SUP includes just about everything you need at little cost.| Paddling Magazine
The eSUP craze is just taking off—find out how they work and the case for going electric.| Paddling Magazine
A Costco paddleboard may be a good fit if you’re looking for a family-friendly, cheap SUP. Here’s how to find the best model for your needs.| Paddling Magazine
Whether shopping in-store or online, this expert guide will help you choose from the huge selection of cheap, beginner-friendly paddleboards.| Paddling Magazine
It’s probably no surprise you can buy paddleboards on Amazon, but how to find the right board for you? Read on for our comprehensive guide.| Paddling Magazine
When she’s not on the water guiding, instructing or exploring, you might find this former editor of Adventure Kayak magazine immersed in a new woodworking project or filling her panniers with chocolate and cookies for a cycling adventure.| Paddling Magazine
Marissa has been an editor at Paddling Magazine since she joined the team in 2019. With a love for storytelling and SEO, Marissa has been at home in the digital content space for almost a decade. Her offline pursuits include camping, downhill skiing, ice cream eating, and book reading.| Paddling Magazine
Kaydi has managed Rapid Media’s publications since 2012. She has a Bachelor in Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. If she’s not out on the water she’s poring over a map dreaming up her next paddling adventure.| Paddling Magazine
Paddling Magazine’s digital content editor, Joe is based in Oregon but grew up canoeing the New Jersey Pine Barrens. He is a former U.S. Wildwater Team member and instructed Pennsylvania river guides for a solid decade. Joe has paddled on four continents but believes the best destination is the waterway most accessible to you. Find his breaking news reporting at paddlingmag.com.| Paddling Magazine
Conor Mihell is a freelance writer and long-time Paddling Magazine contributor based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. His award-winning environmental and adventure travel writing has been published in magazines across North America. While Conor favors sea kayaking on Lake Superior and paddling wild rivers in wood-canvas canoes on his own expeditions, on page 149 he reports on the most dangerous journey packrafts have ever played a vital role in.| Paddling Magazine
On Nov 22, 2024, a Lithuanian whitewater rafter with 50 years of experience was scouting rapids on the remote Franklin River in Tasmania when he slipped,| Paddling Magazine
Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life.| Paddling Magazine
Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life.| Paddling Magazine
Columns| Paddling Magazine
Columns| Paddling Magazine
If you choose to paddle in exposed coastal areas, you’ll have little choice but to launch or land your kayak in a surf zone. Breaking surf represents one| Paddling Magazine
Trying to find storage for a full-size touring or recreational kayak can be a real barrier to owning your own boat. Add to this the challenge of| Paddling Magazine
The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics, and while overall boating deaths are at a 50-year all-time low,| Paddling Magazine
One bad stroke in a class V rapid reveals what it means to train for real life| Paddling Magazine
Paddling Magazine is inviting the next generation of adventurers to grab a paddle, hit the water and tell their stories. The newly launched Paddling Kids| Paddling Magazine
Blister, hallucinations and 18-hour days—here's what it takes to finish the Yukon 1000| Paddling Magazine
While paddleboarding near Cape Cod, a confirmed great white shark emerged just feet away from paddleboarding pair Margaret Bowles and Madeleine Cronin.| Paddling Magazine
Guide-approved packing tips every kayak camper should know| Paddling Magazine
Use these five steps to catch waves| Paddling Magazine
Peter Frank is in the midst of paddling over 6,000 miles around the Eastern United States, up river, with a prevailing headwind and all while dressed like| Paddling Magazine
What’s the best way to live with a whitewater cowboy? By becoming one too.| Paddling Magazine
People| Paddling Magazine
Meet the former farmer-turned-guide who is turning an unlikely region into a hub for whitewater canoeing.| Paddling Magazine
When it comes to epic paddling stories, who doesn’t love to gather around the campfire and trade tales of swashbuckling adventures by kayak? No one knows| Paddling Magazine
Destinations| Paddling Magazine
Dip your paddle in waters aglow with bluish-green light.| Paddling Magazine
Kayaks| Paddling Magazine
With the wide number of kayaks available today, how can you choose the very best? We present our picks based on the type of paddling you do.| Paddling Magazine
A wide range of different makes, types and classes of boats including kayaks, canoes, rafts and paddleboards. Featuring first look videos, reviews, tests, specifications, and information resources. Read about the latest boat models by all brands and boat types.| Paddling Magazine
We have a few tricks up our sleeve you might want to know about.| Paddling Magazine
Boasting more than 800 kilometers of maintained routes traversing rivers, reservoirs and some 4,000 scenic lakes, Réserve faunique La Vérendrye is one of| Paddling Magazine
Michigan is home to crystal-clear blue waters, sandy beaches and wild rivers making it the perfect place to kayak for everything from a casual float to| Paddling Magazine
What makes for a best-selling recreational kayak? To answer the question, consider the Santee 116 Sport from Hurricane Kayaks. This kayak is a perennial| Paddling Magazine
Whether you want a PFD that is inherently buoyant or inflatable, with fancy features or streamlined, the best life jacket is one you'll wear.| Paddling Magazine
Whether you’ve spent your life on the water or are just beginning to explore the blue spaces around you, jumping on a paddleboard provides a unique| Paddling Magazine
Inflatable SUPs have revolutionized the sport, but their popularity has also created a flood of options. Through field testing and review, we’ve put together a selection of the best inflatable paddleboards available today.| Paddling Magazine
A wide range of different makes, types and classes of kayaks including sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, whitewater kayaks, fishing kayaks, inflatable kayaks and tandem kayaks. Featuring first look videos, reviews, tests, specifications, and information resources. Read about the latest kayak models by all brands and kayak types.| Paddling Magazine
We have all the buying advice you’ll need, including sizing, materials and more.| Paddling Magazine
Find the perfect boat so they can come paddling, too.| Paddling Magazine
A wide range of different makes, types and classes of paddleboards. Featuring first look videos, reviews, tests, specifications, and information resources. Read about the latest paddleboard models by all brands and board types.| Paddling Magazine
News & Events| Paddling Magazine
A rundown of the best Pelican Ram-X kayaks available and what to know about the brand's proprietary material| Paddling Magazine
On September 11, 2024 Kyle Parker set a speed record in solo canoeing the Wisconsin River, paddling the 430-mile river in just five days, 19 hours and 57| Paddling Magazine
Registering your kayak can feel like an intimidating task, but we’re here to demystify kayak registration. From which states do and don’t require| Paddling Magazine
All sales are final, so be sure to consult this article before you buy.| Paddling Magazine
Get an expert overview of the best beginner paddleboards, where to find them, plus answers to all your most pressing SUP shopping questions.| Paddling Magazine
A handful of well-publicized shark encounters in the waters off some of our favorite coasts have left sea kayakers watching their dorsals. Headline| Paddling Magazine
