KAYAKING & RAFTING

Like a fine watch, a fishing reel is a precision instrument. Using a saltwater fishing reel is like taking the fine watch and throwing it into the ocean, then running it through sand and mud. Saltwater fishing reels face the worst weather and water conditions. To survive the abuse, saltwater reels combine corrosion-resistant materials with

[embedded content] Published on February 2nd, 2023 | by Kayak Session Follow young charger Axel Hovorka throughout 2022: « Some footage from a few fun lines of last year. Having the privilege to paddle incredible rivers with great people as my hobby is quite incredible!  » Category: Pro Locations: USA, Canada, Mexico Tags: Axel Hovorka, canada,

Ontario’s Algonquin Park lost its last traditional guide last year, but the legacy of Frank Kuiack remains. For 76 years, Kuiack shared his passion for the nearly 8,000 square kilometers of Algonquin Park wilderness and extensive knowledge of its more than 1,500 lakes with thousands of visitors. The legend of Frank Kuiack: Algonquin’s last traditional fishing guide

Interview: Peter Tranter Photos: Casle Portner A chat with… Casle Portner Give a big welcome to Casle Portner, the founder and co-admin of the world’s largest Facebook paddling group, ‘The Church of the Double-Bladed Paddle’. We ask Casle about her paddling journey and where the idea came from to bring together over 35,000 paddlers across

[embedded content] Published on February 1st, 2023 | by Kayak Session Follow French paddler Paul Aubertin throughout 2022!, travelling around Europe and Africa in search of the best whitewater. Category: Pro Locations: France, Balkans, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Scotland >>> ENTER THE NRS REEL WORLD VOL.7 <<<WATCH The NRS Reel World Entries Tags: balkans, highlights, kenya,

By Peter Tranter Ed’s foreword: A huge response! Putting together the Autumn issue of the Paddler, we received a last-minute contribution from a white water paddler named Michael Gallion, who was writing about his and his team’s experience of a rescue on the River Dee at Llangollen. Thankfully in his case, the rescued paddler and

By By By Supdude.stu with Ella, my faithful companion​ Algarve SUP tour My three-month van tour to Portugal and the Algarve was just around the corner. After months of preparation, transforming my vehicle into an off-grid home on wheels was nearly finished – my tiny home, small and compact with a small kitchen, one burner

1. Swale – scout, scout & scout! Ironically my first ‘worst swim’ was not a swim as I could roll up after, but it certainly shook me. I had been kayaking for about a year and had learned fast. Regular HPP visits will do that for you. Three friends and I went up to paddle

Winter 2023 issue 69 contents Check it out – the Winter issue 69 Also available on Joomag as a downloadable PDF: https://joom.ag/vald The International magazine for recreational paddlers Ed’s foreword by Peter Tranter Freestyle Unlocked by Bartosz Czauderna Five swims and what I learned by Del Read1. Swale – scout, scout & scout!2. Etive –

2. Etive – if there is a hole, make sure to boof! A year later, I enjoyed a lovely week in the Scottish highlands with friends. Unfortunately, the week before, I had split my trusty Mamba. Luckily my good friend Matt lent me his 9R for the week – with his additional five-seat pads. The levels

3. Twrch – be honest when you are scared Roll on another year, and I have been boating for three years now and am regularly running a variety of rivers. Cue a very wet autumn day in Wales with two paddlers I have only known for a few weeks. We were deciding what to paddle,

4. Upper Dart – communication is key Another year later, we are enjoying a very wet day in Dartmoor. Having had a great time on the loop in the morning, we head to the get-in for the Upper. It is higher than I anticipated, and I am very hesitant about getting on. Eventually, I reason that

Words: Carmen Kuntz Photos: Balkan River Defence (Katja Jemec, Katja Pokorn, and Mitja Legat) White water kayaks as research instruments Balkan River Defence (BRD) first became known within the international river conservation scene for using whitewater kayaks as a tool for activism. Colourful kayaks either scattered rivers and reservoirs during on-water events or adorned city

5. Orchy – plan for the unexpected! This was my most recent swim (five years of paddling under my belt) and perhaps my least preventable. I enjoyed a lovely Scottish week with friends over Christmas, I was paddling well, and we were enjoying some great levels. On the Orchy, I capsized mid-rapid. Not to worry

A lesson learned is a lesson earned. After reading Dennis Suler’s Schooled column in the Summer issue of Kayak Angler, How To Get A New Angler To Love Kayak Fishing, we asked our social media followers for their earliest kayak fishing lesson. How can a new kayaker get the most out of the first experience? From

[embedded content] Published on January 31st, 2023 | by Kayak Session Follow US paddler Sam Sharp throughout 2022!: « This video is a combination of my time at World Class academy and my time spent in the South East. The ability to be taught about kayaking and the experiences that come with that by the teachers