KAYAKING & RAFTING

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. [This article is

The pile of camping and fishing gear in the shuttle parking lot looked like we were preparing for a three-month excursion instead of a three-day fishing trip. But we planned to float and fish the remote Tallapoosa River in Tallassee, Alabama, with no chance for support so we were prepared for anything. From Heaven to

Back Issues Published on novembre 7th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Zoom in: Stakeout Legacy – Progression + Flow in Eastern Canada For some, the opening of the Canadian border meant only one thing this spring: Stakeout?!. Dane Jackson shares what keeps the drive for progress and the search for new waves firing on the

Every year whitewater legend and Green Race local, Shane Benedict from Liquidlogic Kayaks covers the Green Race for us at Kayak Session Magazine. In this article Shane shares his top 10 contenders, and tells us who could win and why. Six time Green Race winner Dane Jackson has so much going for him that he doesn’t need

[embedded content] Published on November 4th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Every year whitewater legend and Green Race local, Shane Benedict from Liquidlogic Kayaks covers the Green Race for us at Kayak Session Magazine. Organizers managed to talk to the power company, and water is now guaranted with the perfect water levels for the 3 days prior

Don’t forget to tip. It seems customary of the sea that when you are fighting big fish from your kayak a shark takes notes and comes by for their percentage. That’s what happened in this video, when YouTube creator Commodore Connor had a nice tuna on the line only to watch it get demolished. Connor

Tightwads, spendthrifts and cheapskates may want to turn the page. What I am about to discuss will offend your miserly sensibilities. I agree, there are plenty of decent fishing rods costing less than $100, and some really good rods under $200. But I am talking about premium fishing rods using advanced materials and construction to

[embedded content] Published on November 4th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Every year whitewater legend and Green Race local, Shane Benedict from Liquidlogic Kayaks covers the Green Race for us at Kayak Session Magazine. The 27th Annual Green River Narrows Race is only a few more hours away, and Shane for this first video comes back on

Kokopelli is an outdoor adventure brand that elevates experiences by making it easier to venture further. Dedicated to cultivating a community that supports an appreciation of the outdoors, Kokopelli has designed Chasm-Lite: the lightest and most packable stand-up paddleboard (SUP) ever. Take it along no matter what kind of water you are about to explore,

Tuktoyaktuk, Canada, August 24, 2022: The two-woman multi-sport team of Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes and Lauren ‘Neon’ Reed, known collectively as Her Odyssey, has completed a human-powered expedition traveling the length of the Americas, from the tip of South America to the Arctic Ocean. Along the way, they engaged local populations in storytelling, learning how humans

The Green Race in North Carolina has proven one of the most exciting whitewater races for nearly three decades. The 27th chapter of the self-proclaimed, “greatest show in all of sports” promises to be as entertaining as ever. Fortunately, you can watch all the fast lines and carnage from the comfort of your home by

Inflatable paddleboards are built tough to withstand many seasons of on-the-water adventures. But even the best high-end boards will benefit from an easy, common-sense maintenance routine. Prolong the life of your inflatable board by keeping it clean, protecting it from sun and moisture damage, and repairing common problems. Follow these 10 commandments of inflatable paddleboard

When it comes to types of fishing destinations, rivers are one of the most dynamic environments out there. Pools, rapids, eddies, ledges — the swirling currents of a river system present unique challenges to kayak anglers and with it great rewards. Figuring out how to fish each of the rivers around you may seem like

Lance Burgos is a Hobie Fishing Team angler from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He’s been participating in the Tag Louisiana program since 2013 and recently deployed his 100th tag. The TAG Louisiana program employs volunteer anglers to place plastic numbered tags into popular gamefish. If the fish is recaptured, the lucky angler calls a phone number

[embedded content] Published on November 2nd, 2022 | by Kayak Session Boyd Ruppelt from the Send School is back once again with another great whitewater tutorial video! Check out this detailed instructional video on how to kayak in BIG water! Tags: big water technique, boyd ruppelt, send school, tutorial, waves, whitewater

[embedded content] Published on November 2nd, 2022 | by Kayak Session 9 minutes of interrupted footage of Aniol’s favourite river in the North of Chile. So many epic sections, beautiful gorges and amazing rapids. Rio claro always provides and Aniol shows us down in style as always! Tags: Aniol Serrasolses, chile, raw gopro, rio claro,