KAYAKING & RAFTING

[embedded content] Published on December 19th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Scottish paddler Rhys Thompson throughout 2022!: « Scotland. A place I call home, a place full of adventure. Fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful landscape, beholding some of the best rivers in the UK. Here are some of my favourites. Including some footage of

Nobody heads out on their local lake or dream paddling trip expecting a rescue. Yet anyone who has spent enough time on the water knows how quickly a sunny day can turn stormy, an old injury can flare up, or fatigue can negatively influence decisions. Disaster can strike whether you know you’ve made a mistake

[embedded content] Published on December 16th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Dane Jackson taking his Gnarvana on the Upper Gauley. A section full of moves for any water craft! Enjoy! Tags: dane jackson, gauley, Gnarvana, river, usa

@lucas.decasper My buddies reaction to me being stalked by a great white. #fishing #shark #crazy ♬ original sound – Lucas Lucas Decasper was kayak fishing off Pigeon Point in California when what appears to be a juvenile great white shark approached his boat. DeCasper’s commentary in his encounter video, asking his nearby friend for advice,

[embedded content] Published on December 15th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow young shredder Abby Holcombe throughout 2022!: « 2022 was a year to remember! I am proud to have won the 2022 Junior Women’s ICF Freestyle Kayak World Champion title, to have competed in my first ICF Freestyle Kayak World Cups, and to have gotten

Largemouth bass live in freshwater and striped bass mostly live in saltwater, but that’s where the differences end. Both fish have a lot in common. Stripers and largies are aggressive, versatile and not too smart. They love structure, eat almost anything and live almost everywhere. Best of all, striped bass and largemouth bass love a

When the lake starts to freeze over and snow blankets the access road, many paddlers call it a season and move on to winter activities. When you gaze out your frosty windows with a steaming mug of coffee, it may be discomforting to see your boat lying outside in neglect. The elements can be harsh

If your faithful touring paddle performs like a glorified egg beater, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. The best kayak touring paddles are marvels of design and engineering, precision-crafted for paddle-powered adventures big and small. Read on for seven of the top touring blades for 2023, with our selection of slick sticks to take you

Most days, you’re likely to catch Brian Latimer fishing from the deck of his bass boat on the tournament scene at events like the Bassmaster series. In this video on Latimer’s YouTube channel, the pro angler docked his motorized craft and launched a Bonafide SS127 paddle kayak. [ See the best PFDs from Onyx in

[embedded content] Published on December 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Entry #33 of the Short film awards by Jordan Espinosa from Ecuador! « This was my participation in the « Cascada 2022 Project » carried out in Ecuador. A project in which kayakers from all over the country participated, with the aim of showing their skills and

[embedded content] Published on December 13th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Tom Dollé on a lap of the now Kenyan classic Nyamindi River. A creeking paradise when the conditions are right. Enjoy! Tags: kenya creeking, nyamindi, nyamindi kayak, tom dolle

When I read the article on the Fishing Wire, I knew I had to learn more. The headline said: “Canoe and Kayak Fishing Introduction Course.” The first sentence of the press release invited interested anglers to attend a two-day, hands-on kayak fishing course hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA). Sign me up. Unfortunately,

[embedded content] Published on December 12th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Uk paddler George Whittal Williams throughout 2022! « Lots of trips across Wales to Snowdonia and down to the Bitches tidal rapid shooting media along the way. Then two trips to the Scottish highlands and their classics in the Summer and Autumn. » Category: Amateur.

For all you would-be and wannabe Canadians out there, I have some bad news. Sex in a canoe is not what you think it is. You might be familiar with the quote, “A Canadian is someone who knows how to make love in a canoe.” Author and historian Pierre Berton, to whom the quip is

feeling the holiday crunch? Generosity isn’t about buying the most expensive gift—what counts is the care you put into choosing the perfect present. These great gift ideas geared for kayak anglers are proof positive that you don’t need to break the bank to get them something cool. Read on for our hand-picked list of fun

[embedded content] Published on December 9th, 2022 | by Kayak Session « Heber Fever is a paddling festival that happens on Easter weekend on Vancouver Island. The town of Gold River is considered the « promised land » by some for whitewater kayaking. Both the Gold River and the Heber River flow right through the town, and within