KAYAKING & RAFTING

CHAPEL HILL, NC // DEC 2022 – LoPo Diveskins is pleased to announce the launch of its website and first five products. The first four offerings—dive skins, rashguard, and two legging styles—are the results of years of research and planning to create flattering and comfortable garments made by women for women using U.S.-sourced materials and

Houston, Texas – RAILBLAZA, manufacturer of premium quality, user-friendly mounting systems and accessories, announced today the launch of its new C-Tug R with Kiwi Wheels. The RAILBLAZA C-Tug R with Kiwi Wheels is the next evolution in the world’s best-selling kayak cart. Compatible with all the vessels the original cart suited and more, the RAILBLAZA

Feature Image: Hobie B.O.S. OCEANSIDE, Calif. (December 5, 2022) – There’s a new king on the Hobie Bass Open Series (BOS) Anchored by Power-Pole trail and his name is Brian Nelli. The 39-year-old from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, conquered an extremely talented field on Lake Caddo in Shreveport-Boissere City, Louisiana, to win the event and

[embedded content] Published on December 8th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Reel World Vol.7 kicks off with the sensational Dominic Morrell! At only 12 years old, this kid is one to look out for in the near futur!!! Category: Pro Country: USA Locations: USA (WV, PA, NY) >>> ENTER THE NRS REEL WORLD VOL.7 <<<WATCH

Up until 1846, doctors anesthetized patients with morphine and whiskey. Before the 14th century, people marked time with the sun. After the invention of the steam engine, people were finally able to travel faster than 20 miles per hour. Someday in the future, we will consider the time before brushless motors with the same reverence

[embedded content] Published on December 7th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Watch Greg Eeckhoute getting worked on the infamously sticky hole of the Escalier de la Peyre rapid in Southern France. This rapid is notorious for swimming… Rapid Name: Escaliers de la peyre River Name: Haut-Agout , FRANCE Kayakers: Greg Eeckhoute Behind the camera: Los

From entrepreneurs and explorers to game changers and artists, the wide world of paddlesports is enriched by those who see a need and step up to fill it. Whether welcoming underserved communities, mentoring new paddlers or protecting waterways at risk, here’s who (and what) is changing paddling for the better this year. More than 120,000

Reel Published on décembre 6th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The NRS REEL WORLD Vol.7 video contest takes place from Dec.8th through January 31st 2023 Rules: Films recapping an athlete’s season. 2 Categories: Pros: I do not pay for my kit & partly make a living from paddlingAmateur: I pay for my kit and do not have

Between layout and printing the Summer 2022 issue of Kayak Angler, I had to twice update the prices on kayaks, tackle and gear. Anyone who has been to the tackle shop knows prices are rising. The same MirrOlure that cost $6 last fall now costs $7. Even before inflation, fishing was expensive. I always say,

Burnaby, BC – Last week, Jason Leggatt, president of Mustang Survival, and Andrew Branagh, CEO of The Wing Group, announced that Jason has resigned from his daily management position as president. Jason has provided valuable guidance to the senior deadership team, accomplishing notable strategic achievements, including transitioning Mustang Survival to new ownership with The Wing

AQ Outdoors is facing a challenge many paddling businesses have been familiar with in recent years. While retail sales have skyrocketed, businesses have struggled to find the high-quality staff needed to successfully operate their paddling programs. Simon Coward started at AQ Outdoors as an instructor himself in 2005, purchasing the overall business in 2009 and

[embedded content] Published on December 5th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Check out entry #31 for the Short Film of the Year Awards by Alex Payne: « Presenting the 34th annual Great Falls Race on the Potomac River. My boyfriend introduced me to the sport a year earlier and shared with me his lifelong love of

In 1952, surfing pioneer Jack O’Neill adapted technology developed by the University of California physicist Hugh Bradner to manufacture the first commercial wetsuit. O’Neill’s invention and its motto proclaiming, “It’s always summer on the inside,” ushered in the modern watersports we know and love by transforming cold water from a death zone to a playground.

[embedded content] Published on December 3rd, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Bren Orton down the classic Austrian Alpine run, the Venter Ache, but on flood stage. Some stout holes and moves are all in there, and the best best I that we get an interesting view with a 360 camera, go check it out!

Feeling stressed about nailing that new freestyle trick? Rest assured, no matter your skill level you’re not alone—expert whitewater paddlers still struggle with advanced moves and even some basic ones. But what’s the most difficult trick to master? We quizzed ten pro boaters on the river moves that still make them sweat. 10 pros on

[embedded content] Published on December 2nd, 2022 | by Kayak Session « This is a video that shows Aniol Serrasolses doing what he likes the most in the south of chile and you can see that there is something good in everything. » By Gonzalo Robert. Tags: Aniol Serrasolses, chile, creeking, short film awards, there’s good in