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Kayak Angler and Kokatat are teaming up for another gear giveaway! Simply enter your name and email address for your chance to win a $2000 Kokatat Paddling Partner Package including Leviathan PFDs, Tempest Jackets and Pants, Suncore Long Sleeve Shirts,… -
Paddleboarding With Beluga Whales At The Edge Of Hudson Bay
Churchill, Manitoba has been known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World since the 1980s. Each fall more than 12,000 tourists flock to the small frontier town (population: 899) to witness polar bears gathering, awaiting sea ice to form on Hudson Bay. These… -
Railblaza's New Fish Finder Mount and Rod Holders At ICAST 2018
Every summer, Railblaza comes up with great solutions for common paddle-fishing problems. From the other side of the earth, New Zealand-based Railblaza introduced a series of mounts that can be infinitely adjusted 360 degrees making for perfect angle for… -
Feelfree Kayaks Shows Overdrive System At ICAST 2018
Feelfree Kayaks gives us an overview of their Overdrive system at ICAST 2018. The Overdrive system is battery powered allowing you to turn your pedal-drive kayak into a motorized propultion system. The screen displays battery life, amp draw, and RPM bars so… -
Frabill's New Bear Claw Is A Net Made For Kayak Anglers
Plano’s sister company, Frabill has some great new options for kayak anglers. Our favorite is the new Bear Claw net. The folding net has a short, double handle that allows it to be operated with one hand. The asymmetrical net has a smooth fish slide to guide… -
Courtland Line Shows Kayak Specific Fly Line And Fly Rod For Kayak Anglers
Courtland Line was showcasing their new fly fishing rod and line that is perfect for kayak anglers. The Compact series of line is availalble for both tropical and freshwater fishing. The Compact series comes in floating, intermediate, type 3, type 6 and type… -
Industry Experts Discuss Trends In Whitewater
What’s on the horizon line? The art of river running is coming back strong. This is love of running rivers of a wide spectrum of difficulty and making the most of attaining, squirting, splatting, surfing all in the same boat with a renewed focus on better… -
Uncharted Watercraft's Outbound GT Launched At ICAST 2018
The prime directive for kayak designers is to eliminate excuses for people to stay on dry land. Uncharted Watercraft’s unique line of modular kayaks solves problems with storage and transport. The boats feature two pods joined by an aluminum frame. Pull the… -
Reliable Fish Bags Offer Larger Soft-Cooler For Kayak Anglers
The name says it all. Reliable brings over-engineered solutions to soft-sided coolers and now they are offering their experience and expertise to kayak anglers. Their Kayak Bag provides 70 quarts of ice and fish storage fitting in a tankwell or on a larger… -
RAM Mounts Features The Track-Node At ICAST 2018
RAM Mounts showcased their new Track-Node which features two different locking functions that are great for both fishing rod holders and the RAM Tough-Pole action camera mount. The node uses two different types of tension discs. The first is a friction disc… -
Industry Braces As Tariffs Take Effect
“Trump: Good or bad for paddlesports?” We posed that question to industry leaders for last year’s Sound Off section of Paddling Business. It was a tongue-in-cheek query, designed to invite humorous responses to the surprise election of the brash new American… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamAlgonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Contest 2018-19You asked for it. Following the incredible success of the inaugural Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Contest, which doubled both the expected number of entries and the fundraising goal, AO has launched it again, this time in celebration of Algonquin Park’s… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamMustang Survival Delivers Confidence With New 2019 Collection At ICASTBellingham, WA – Mustang Survival® , the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, introduces new 2019 apparel and outerwear at this month’s ICAST trade show (booth #3813) in Orlando, FL, July 11-13.… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamMTI Life Jackets Adds Three Mountain Associates Sales Team In NortheastPlymouth, MA— July 18, 2018 — MTI Life Jackets has strengthened their sales coverage in the Northeast with the hire of the Three Mountain Associates rep group. Led by industry veteran Tom McCarthy, Three Mountain Associates adds MTI to its strong line-up of… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamSylvanSport Continues Advocacy For Growth Of Outdoor IndustryBrevard, NC — July 16, 2018 SylvanSport CEO Thomas Dempsey continues his advocacy efforts to support the importance of outdoor recreation for the overall vitality of our country and industry. Dempsey worked closely with state officials, other NC outdoor… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamBody Glove Signs Guinness World Record Holder Chris Bertish As Watersports & Footwear AmbassadorRedondo Beach, Calif. – July 18, 2018 – Body Glove International, a leading watersports and outdoor active brand since 1953 has announced the signing of legendary athlete, speaker and philanthropist Chris Bertish as an official ambassador. The South African… -
Stealth Rod Holders Hits The Scene With Smart Security
New in the kayak accessory game, Stealth brings high quality and unique solutions to their new rod holder. Their QR-2 adjustable rod holder has a pressure sensitive latch that locks the rod in place. When the rod is inserted in the rod holder, the latch… -
Kaku Brings The New Voodoo To ICAST 2018
Voodoo’s line of kayaks keeps expanding, this year they added the Voodoo hybrid to the family. The Voodoo is 13 feet long and 35 inches wide with a modified kayak hull and a flat open standup paddleboard deck. A large hatch in the blow allows access to the… -
Garmin's Fishfinders And Chartplotters For Kayak Anglers At ICAST 2018
Garmin highlights some of the best fishfinders and chartplotters available for kayak anglers. The STRIKER Plus series is a GPS fishfinder with industry-leading sonar and quickdraw contours mapping software. They have a wide selection of screen sizes available… -
Otterbox Brings Watertight Reputation To Bags And Soft Coolers
Almost everyone has an Otterbox dry box or cellphone case, now the company is bringing its commitment to gear protection to a line of bags and soft coolers. First, they introduced the Trooper 30, a 30-quart, backpack style soft cooler with a hard-plastic… -
Mustang Survival's New Hudson Drysuit, Callan Waterproof Jacket And Rev PFD For Kids
Mustang Survival continues to reach out to recreational watersports enthusiasts with products inspired by their work with military and rescue groups. The Hudson drysuit is their first offering for cold-water paddlers. The suit starts with Mustang’s Marine… -
YakAttack Introduces New Mounts And Rod Holders At ICAST 2018
YakAttack’s presence at ICAST was bigger and better than ever as they took over two booth spaces to fit all their best products. We were anxious to see the new AR Tube with the Lock and Load system. The rodholder is designed to keep rods out of the water.… -
YakGear Introduces New Accessories For Safer And Easier Fishing
Every summer, YakGear comes up with great solutions for common paddle-fishing problems. At ICAST 2018, YakGear was showing off track-mounted fish-grip holder that locks the grippers and adjust to the perfect angle for quick release. We’re excited to add Yak… -
Scotty Keeps Innovating With New Fish Finder Mount And Bigger Ball Mount
Scotty has been designing innovative accessories for anglers for decades and they continue to bring cool new mounts to the water. This summer, Scotty introduced a new fish-finder mount based on their 1 ½-inch ball-mount system with a tighter grip to hold a… -
BOTE Blows Minds With Inflatable Rover Aero At ICAST 2018
As expected, BOTE brought the nicest, new SUP to the party. No one expected them to bring an inflatable micro-skiff? The Rover AERO is a blow-up version of their Rover motor-powered standup paddleboard; they call it a motoboard. Using their AERO technology… -
Kayak Bass Fishing, FishUSA And Kayak Angler Hook Up With New Partnership
Fish USA, one of the largest online tackle and gear retailers is teaming up with Kayak Angler magazine and Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) to collaborate on cool projects. At ICAST 2018, Kayak Angler (KA) editor Ric Burnley talked with KBF president Chad Hoover and… -
Power-Pole's Ultra-lite Stake-out Pole Cuts Weight Without Sacrificing Strength
Power-Pole anchor systems are on almost every shallow-water tournament boat. Thanks to their Micro anchor, their systems are now on most tournament kayaks, too. This year, they’ve added the Ultra-lite stakeout pole weighing considerably less than their… -
Plano Jumps Into Kayak Fishing With Cool Crates And Backpacks At ICAST 2018
Plano jumped into the kayak this year with two gear storage options designed to fit in a tankwell. The Soft Crate is a great compliment to a standard milk-crate. The Soft Crate features removable gear bags that fit small tackle trays and a large center box… -
Yakima Gets Tough With Heavy Duty Racks And Trailer At ICAST 2018
Yakima is famous for designing the toughest, most utilitarian racks and trailers for outdoor enthusiasts. Now, they are releasing an even stronger and smarter options perfect for carrying heavy fishing kayaks. The HD line of truck racks are simple to remove… -
Torqeedo Showcases Cool New Accessories At ICAST 2018
Torqeedo has some exciting innovations to complement their popular 403 Ultralight electric motor. The 403 is powered by a lithium ion motor that runs for hours with a blistering top speed while being lighter and smaller than a trolling motor and 12-volt… -
NRS Reignites Fishing Gear Collection for Comfort and Function At ICAST 2018
Long-time paddlesports outfitter NRS is throwing its experience and expertise into kayak fishing for 2019. NRS has redesigned some of its most popular products to better serve anglers. They started by redesigning their popular Chinook life vest. Adding… -
Hemisphere Design Works Introduces Two New Fishing Kayaks
Kayak prices are coming down while the features and design are improving. Hemisphere Design House released two fishing kayaks at ICAST 2018: Sun Dolphin Boss and Evoke Sequoia 120. At $999, the Sequoia is a roto-molded kayak with high-dollar features. A… -
Columbia PFG Omni Shade Sun Deflector At ICAST 2018
Columbia continues to figure out ways to keep anglers cool, comfortable and on the water longer. Their efforts to take clothing technology to the next level have resulted in innovations that leave other active wear in the dust. Last year, they released the… -
Sea Eagle Goes Big With Explore 350 Angler
Sea Eagle adds to a long line of great fishing inflatables with the Explore 350 Angler. Explore looks like an inflatable canoe with an open cockpit and high sides. Add a swivel seat and a trolling motor bracket and the 13-footer turns into a skiff.… -
Onyx Outdoor Adds Cool Look To Great Life Vests At ICAST 2018
Onyx Outdoor cooks up great life vests for all watersports and this year they’ve added cool looks. Their A/M 24 full inflatable can be set to inflate automatically or manually. In the manual setting, the wearer pulls a cord to trigger the C02 canister while… -
Gerber Launches Fishing Tools With Salt RX At ICAST 2018
After sacrificing pliers, knives and scissors to the salt, we were stoked to see Gerber launch a line of corrosion resistant tools. Complimenting their fishing-specific gadgets released last year, the new Salt RX models include seven tools, our favorite is… -
Hobie Launches Guardian Shield At ICAST 2018
Our first stop at ICAST 2018 was the Hobie booth where Keeton Eoff showed off one of the best recent innovations. Fishfinder is a valuable tool but the transducer mounted on the bottom of the kayak is in danger of damage. The Guardian transducer shield… -
Kayak Distribution Launches New Mako With Splash Pedal Drive At ICAST 2018
After studying photos and interviewing company sources about Kayak Distribution’s new Mako with Splash pedal drive, we were excited to see the new system at ICAST. The Mako is KD’s big push into fishing kayaks and first pedal drive. The designers left the… -
Vibe Kayaks Premiers Maverick 120 SUP At ICAST 2018
Business was brisk at the Vibe Kayaks booth where the company’s first dance at ICAST was met with excitement from buyers and media. Showing off their popular Sea Ghost fishing kayak, Maverick SUP and Yellowfin 130T, the grassroots kayak house is looking to… -
St. Croix Rods Joins Kayak Army With Mojo Yak Rods
St. Croix is known for their high-quality fishing rods preferred by tournament anglers and pro guides. Focusing on one thing, making the best fishing rods, allows St. Croix to take design and materials to a high art. So, we were stoked when St. Croix turned… -
Jackson Kayak Releases Angler 360 and Big Rig HD Flex Drive At ICAST 2018
Jackson Kayak and sister brand Blue Sky took top honors winning Best Boat category at ICAST 2018 awards for the 360 Angler. After introducing the unique catamaran-style paddlecraft at last year’s Paddlesports Retailer show, Blue Sky spent the winter… -
Bonafide Kayak's RS117 Launched At ICAST 2018
The newest manufacturer of fishing kayaks has added a compact kayak to its stable. With the SS127 and SS107 full-feature boats already gaining rave reviews, Bonafide released the RS117 during ICAST 2018. At 11-feet, seven inches, the boat fits nicely between… -
Biyak Fishing Kayak At ICAST 2018
Kayak fishing has inspired some wild rides. At this summer’s ICAST 2018 show, Biyak takes the cake as the most innovative design. Featuring two narrow pontoons connected by a square platform, the Biyak is focused on standup fishing. Catamaran kayaks are… -
NuCanoe Flint Pivot Drive Pedal System Launched At ICAST 2018
Fine wine takes time, and so does designing a reliable pedal system for a fishing kayak. NuCanoe has been working on their Pivot Drive system for a couple years and the final (almost) version was on the water at the ICAST 2018 demo day. It takes time and… -
Pelican International introduces Catch 130 HyDryve Pedal System At ICAST 2018
Pelican International’s line of lightweight, thermoformed kayaks now adds a pedal-powered model to the family. Their flagship fishing kayak, the Catch 130, is now available with a HyDryve pedal system. When it comes to kayak pedal systems, there’s no reason… -
Old Town's New Topwater Kayaks Launched At ICAST 2018
Old Town swept through ICAST Demo Day with their new Topwater line featuring three new models: 120, 107 and the PDL. The new boats are designed to offer a great value for a simple kayak that features Old Town’s legendary quality. After fishing out of the… -
Fishing Bunsby Islands, BC; What you need to know
After reaching Rob Lyon's travelog from Bunsby Island, British Columbia, (https://www.rapidmedia.com/digital-editions/kayak-angler/issue-34) check out these guidelines for a safe and productive trip. Some people have asked whether it’s even legal to fish and… -
Raf Vargas - Beyond The Reef
Raf Vargas heads out for some deep water jigging in Guam. Guam is a U.S. island territory in Micronesia, in the Western Pacific (see map below). "Warm waters are driving me to fish deeper and deeper. Using jigs from 210 grams to 260 grams are doing it for me… -
My Only Prospect
I found my first canoe at the dump. It was a prospector design, made of fiberglass, had three keels and no company logo on it—just a roadrunner sticker pasted on the bow. I brought her home and patched her up. The research for my first two paddling guidebooks… -
Why Rivers Have No Patience For Multitasking
We live in a time where multitasking is king. Job postings call for applicants who can skillfully handle many duties at once. Families eat breakfast together while scrolling through photos on their phones, periodically tuning into the conversation. We answer… -
Eight Camping Essentials To Survive This Season's River Gatherings
1. NEMO: FILLO BACKPACKING AND CAMPING PILLOW Bringing a pillow on a multi-day river trip is usually out of the question. Take advantage of festival camping by treating yourself to a few simple luxuries like this incredibly plush and comfortable Fillo… -
Angler From Naples, FL Wins Summer Slam Part 1
The 2018 Summer Slam part one saw over 100 kayak anglers compete for the coveted EKFT, RAILBLAZA championship ring. Once again EKFT crowned a first time winner Greg Nolan from Naples Florida who took first place and won $5,000 from Turbo USA and RAILBLAZA as… -
OLD TOWN CANOE AND KAYAKstreamOld Town Reveals New Boat: Special Topwater Promotion AvailableOld Town Canoe and Kayak reveals a special promotion with their new Topwater series of fishing kayaks. Watch the video below for the promotion details, and to take a look at the Topwater setup. The boats are set to release at ICAST 2018 where all the… -
Pedal Boat Olympics Results
Late last fall seven anglers brought seven of the most popular pedal-powered kayaks to a public launch ramp in Virginia Beach. As the athletes prepared their boats, Kayak Angler editors stood by ready to put them through their paces and test their kayaks for… -
FishUSA Welcomes Professional Kayak Angler, Chad Hoover, To Pro Staff
FAIRVIEW, Pa. - FishUSA ®, America’s Tackle Shop ®, is proud to announce and welcome professional kayak angler, Chad Hoover, in a unique merchandising and spokesperson role and as the newest member of its growing Pro Staff. Hoover joins Great Lakes anglers… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamNominations Now Open For The Paddlesports Retailer New Product Showcase And The Paddling Magazine Product & Industry AwardsPaddlesports Retailer’s official media partner Rapid Media has announced award categories and opened nominations for the Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards. Rapid Media is also now accepting product submissions to the Paddling Business 2019 Product… -
Your Guide To Buying A Standup Paddleboard
So, you’re ready to buy a paddleboard. The explosive growth and relative infancy of SUP means there are dozens of companies out there, each offering an assortment of boards. The choice can be overwhelming—there are more than a hundred new boards and… -
TRAK's Bold, New After-The-Sale Programs
There’s not much about TRAK Kayaks you could call conventional. The brand launched in 2006 with just a single model—a 16-foot folding kayak with a sleek design and a rocker profile that can be adjusted on the fly. Over the last dozen years, TRAK has continued… -
The Real Fight To Save America’s Public Lands
This past May, the Outdoor Industry Association released a report claiming outdoor recreation contributes $887 billion and 7.6 million jobs to the U.S. economy. The message is that the outdoor industry is all grown up, having matured into an economic… -
Grass Sticks Debuts Bamboo Canoe Paddle
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO – If it works for ski poles, why not canoe paddles? That’s the theory behind a new line of bamboo canoe paddles manufactured by Grass Sticks in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. One grab of the shaft is all it takes: bamboo just feels good.… -
Jackson Kayak's All-New Rockstar 4.0 Freestyle Kayak
Jackson Kayak has changed its Rockstar series completely in the June 15, 2018 launch of the All-New Rockstar 4.0 freestyle kayak. With a complete overhaul of the hull shape, improved outfitting, the Rockstar 4.0 is ready for production starting next week. The… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamICF Announces It Will Host First Masters, Juniors, And Inflatables SUP World TitlesThe first-time world titles will be part of the inaugural ICF SUP World Championships, which will be contested at Esposende and Viana Do Castelo in Portugal from August 30. ICF President Jose Perurena said his Federation is responding to a call from its… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamGEARLAB Athlete, Alex Martin,18 Years Of Age, Plans First Solo Circumnavigation Of Lake WinnipegWINNIPEG, MANITOBA. June 13, 2018. In just a few weeks, eighteen-year old Winnipeg kayaker and GEARLAB athlete Alex Martin will embark on a first of its kind solo expedition to circumnavigate Lake Winnipeg. The goal during the 1,750 km sea kayak journey is to… -
Werner Paddles Announces Jim Baird Joins As A Canoe Team Athlete
Werner Paddles is excited to announce their inaugural canoe team athlete — Jim Baird. You may be familiar with Jim, and his brother Ted, as the season 4 winners of History Channel’s TV show Alone. The brothers spent 75 days surviving in the harsh wilderness… -
What Kayakers Can Do To Fight Climate Change
We stopped for lunch on a Puget Sound beach full of oyster shells. Despite the fact I don’t really know how, I felt a strong desire to measure the thickness of their shells to see if they had been affected by ocean acidification, a side effect of climate… -
Kayak Pros Tell All - 13 Whitewater Freestyle Tricks They Were Most Proud Of Learning
I learned to handroll in 1973 or 1974. At that point, at least around the Chattooga, it was a rare enough stunt my friends would often gather other people around and have me roll, and sometimes bet a beer over whether or not I could do it. —Joe Pulliam I did… -
OLD TOWN CANOE KAYAKstreamOld Town Topwater: Pedal Drive RevealedThe next video from Old Town Canoe and Kayak promoting the new Topwater series of kayak fishing boats answers an important question. Yes, the Topwater will come in a PDL. The Old Town PDL Drive offers best in class powertrain performance, and will boast an… -
A Look At The New Biyak
Scott MacGregor, Publisher of Kayak Angler, speaks with Aaron Baldwin at the Charleston Outdoor Fest to get a closer look at his newest version of the Biyak fishing kayak. Baldwin has been working hard on a number of different prototypes to get the latest… -
PLANOstreamEnd Your Tackle Storage WarsAnyone who’s been dragged around a pond by a mule of a largemouth or drenched by the explosive topwater take of a bull redfish, ‘yak-side in just a couple feet of water, understands the appeal of kayak fishing. Simply put, there is no better way to get closer… -
OLD TOWN CANOE AND KAYAK streamOld Town Reveals New Boat: More Features Shown for Topwater SeriesThe series continues with Old Town Canoe and Kayak's Topwater teasers. The new Topwater series of kayak fishing boats will be available at ICAST 2018, but until then excitment is building with features slowly being revealed in weekly video installements. This… -
OLD TOWN CANOE KAYAKstreamOld Town Reveals New Boat: Official Teaser Video 2Watch the second video from Old Town Canoe and Kayak teasing their new Topwater series of kayak fishing boats below. Leading up to ICAST 2018 Old Town is slowly releasing videos, each revealing more of the mysterious Topwater boat series. The release is less… -
The Perfect Shot On The World's Most Remote Island
“We’re always looking for the dream wave,” says French photographer Pierre Bouras. And no better place to go searching for a gorgeous, unknown surf spot than the most remote island in the world. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a dot in the vast… -
How To Sleep In Your Canoe
What makes the best bed on a canoe trip? Some say a thick pad in a tent. Others swear by a hammock, but I’ve canoe camped for years, and I sleep best in my canoe. Nothing beats pulling up on shore, laying a pad and sleeping bag in the boat, and crawling in. I… -
Defining Dirtbag
A dirtbag, according to the Urban Dictionary, is a person who is committed to a given—usually extreme—lifestyle to the point of abandoning employment and other societal norms in order to pursue said lifestyle. The description goes on to differentiate dirtbags… -
Tyson Peterson Wins The 2018 Hobie Bass Open
After a grueling two days fighting wind, party boats and other bass anglers, Tyson Peterson from Lexington, Kentucky won the 2018 Hobie Bass open with a six fish total of 121.25 inches. His win comes with a nice payout of $5,000 and an automatic, paid bid to… -
OLD TOWN CANOE KAYAK streamOld Town Reveals New Boat: Official Teaser Video 1Old Town Canoe and Kayak has announced it will launch the new Topwater series of kayaks at ICAST this year. Leading up to the July 10-13 event, Old Town is building suspense by releasing a number of videos teasing the new angler-friendly series. Watch the… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamCheck And Inspect: Mustang Survival Encourages PFD Maintenance For National Safe Boating WeekMustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, has created a comprehensive Guide for PFD Inspection and Maintenance (available for download) for recreational boaters in recognition of… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamPaddlesports Retailer Announces 2018 Paddlesports Industry DinnerPaddlesports Retailer, the official North American tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, has selected the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel as the venue for the 2018 Paddlesports Industry Dinner, featuring the first ever Paddling Magazine… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamConfluence Launches Three New Marketing And Sales CampaignsOn April 19, 2018, Confluence Outdoor announced the launch of its new Specialty Advantage Program, an effort to support its specialty dealers with directed marketing, Internet sales and consumer financing. Todd King, the vice president of marketing at… -
CANADIANCANOECULTUREstreamLadies, Grab Your (Kayak) Skirts!The Ontario Sea Kayak Centre (OSKC) is proud to announce its fifth annual Women on the Water Festival. In partnership with Wild Women Expeditions, the event offers skill sessions taught by some of Canada’s most decorated and experienced female paddling… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamWater Sports Foundation Wins Four AwardsAt the 2018 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in Lexington, KY in March, the non-profit Water Sports Foundation (WSF) earned four awards including a first-place and second place finish in the coveted Video PSA category at the annual Media… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamRob Yager Joins H2O Paddles As US Account ManagerH2O Performance Paddles welcomes Rob Yager to the H2O Paddles Team. Rob will be H2O’s full time US Account Manager responsible for developing H2O’s retail network in the US. Rob brings with him a wealth of Paddlesports experience, including 7 years with… -
Paddling Magazine is Back at Palmer River Fest
After producing the Palmer River Fest for five years, and then a few years off, Paddling Magazine is back at Palmer River Fest, the country’s best learn-to-paddle whitewater festival. Publisher Scott MacGregor’s son Doug is on the water as a junior… -
Hell Or High Water Celebrates 10 Years
Hell Or High Water will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary on May 12, 2018 on the Petawawa River. Canada’s biggest whitewater race will be bigger and badder than ever. The late spring means some of the largest river flows local paddlers can remember.… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamKL Outdoor & GSC Technologies Form Hemisphere Design WorksAs a result of a strategic 2017 merger between two industry giants focused on taking advantage of rapidly growing consumer demands in the kayaking segment, Michigan’s KL Outdoor and Quebec-based GSC Technologies are officially stepping out as Hemisphere… -
CANADIAN CANOE CULTUREstreamHow 5 Artists Reimagined Canoe PaddlesBest to leave these works of art on the wall. This fall, creative canoeists painted, etched, burned, carved and knit more than 200 paddle submissions for Algonquin Outfitters’ Tom Thomson Paddle Art Contest. The contest was designed to be a celebration of… -
Video: Sadat Kawawa Unleashes On The Nile
Sadat Kawawa was born in Uganda, on the banks of the Nile. He grew up paddling the whitewater of the Nile, working every day to become the best. So when Unleashed announced that their inaugural event would be held in Uganda on the Nile, it was Sadat’s perfect… -
CANADIAN CANOE CULTUREstreamThe Toughest Paddling Race EverThis is not your traditional marathon event. In the toughest single-day expedition paddling race in the world, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards traverse two rivers systems, three lakes and 20 portages. It’s a total of 130 kilometers in less than 24 hours. No… -
PADDLING BUSINESstreamDagger Celebrates 30th AnniversaryGreenville, SC (May 3, 2018) – On the heels of the much-anticipated Phantom kayak launch Dagger announces its plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, Dagger will be releasing a new limited-edition colorway, Red Dawn. Models… -
CANADIAN CANOE CULTUREstreamHow Two Women Are Bringing SUP To The PeopleIt’s a warm fall day in my hometown of Toronto. The sounds of sidewalk life, traffic and streetcars filter through the door of the cafe where I meet Diana Lee and Janna Van Hoof. Over lattes we discuss their shared passion and the city’s hot, new summer… -
How To Know Your Fishing Trip Is Over
With the lawn freshly cut and a mild-mannered weather forecast, we begin a fishing trip. That glorious time of rhythmic casting, cooperative fish and peaceful contemplation. The proverb, “All good things must come to an end,” dates back to 1374, but deciding… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamBrand And Marketing Leader Craig McAnsh Joins SylvanSportBrevard, NC April 26, 2018 - SylvanSport announces today the addition of Craig McAnsh as Vice President of Marketing. Craig will lead all branding, marketing, advertising and communications for SylvanSport as this outdoor adventure company enters a new phase… -
HOOKED ON WILD WATERSstreamHooked on Wild Waters S4, E1: Wild Water HazardsIn the season 4 premiere of Hooked On Wild Waters with Drew Gregory, Drew meets up with 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion, Chris Lane, to do catch some wild largemouth bass in the ponds of Shingle Creek Golf Course and Resort. Shingle Creek Golf Course and… -
Fill Out This Paddle Canada Survey | WIN FREE GEAR
Paddle Canada is looking for new sponsors for their new Paddle Smart events and programs. But before they sign any sponsors they want to know what your favorite paddling hobbies, and interests are so they can sign sponsors that best represent their audience.… -
CANADIAN CANOE CULTUREstreamWhere To Find The Best Trout Fishing In CanadaWild Adventures Canada offers three-day all-inclusive trip packages through Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. You can take a family canoe adventure, a classic canoe adventure as well as an exclusive guided adventure. If you want to do more than canoeing,… -
Boat Review: Hobie Mirage Compass
Early last summer Hobie Fishing was hinting they would be making a big announcement. Something new and exciting was coming soon. What could it be? Last year about this time we learned of the MirageDrive 180, the first Hobie to go backwards. Big news for sure.… -
CANADIAN CANOE CULTUREstreamHow To Make Your Own Voyageur Hat“The sap is still running,” beams Mike Ranta as he licks his finger clean of the sticky, sweet ooze. Canada’s modern-day voyageur is windbound in a spruce swamp on the edge of Cedar Lake, Manitoba. Windy days have been a theme on this trip, which is Ranta’s… -
Video: Perception Kayaks' Don't Get Yakked Off
Most kayakers have been there. You really want to start paddling but don’t know where to start. So you buy the cheapest kayak you can find just to find out if you enjoy paddling. Inevitably, you will be disappointed in your purchase or you will stop paddling… -
CANADIAN CANOE CULTUREstreamVideo: The Great Canadian Kayak ChallengeTimmins, Ontario is home of one of the greatest paddling festivals around, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival. Over the past 10 years, what started off as a small paddling festival, has grown into city-wide festival that celebrates the impact… -
6 Reasons To Buy An Inflatable Kayak
On a whim, my husband and I decided to drive from Montana to Colorado to check out several no-wake lakes rumored to hold cooperative fish. With a 10-hour drive on either side of the trip, we could only budget two days for fishing. To jump from one lake to…
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