KAYAKING & RAFTING

[embedded content] Published on July 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Yes! Norway has been providing the goods for all the paddlers over there this season. Paddlers have been running the classics, finding new stouts and pushing the limits on some high water laps of well known rivers. Check out this POV video from Aniol

[embedded content] Published on July 13th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The Outdoor Afro Paddle Camp prepares volunteers to become certified canoeing and kayaking instructors. It’s led by NRS ambassador, accredited paddling instructor, and outdoor school leader Todd Johnstone-Wright. Paddle Camp is just one of many professional development experiences Outdoor Afro offers its volunteers to

Internationally acclaimed solo sailor and circumnavigator, Bert terHart is attempting to make history again. The first North or South American to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop using only traditional navigation tools and only the 9th person in the world to complete such a trip, terHart is currently paddling and portaging his way across Canada in

Algonquin’s High Falls is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. Pack your swimsuit and a picnic lunch for an exciting afternoon of sliding and splashing down this natural rock water slide. The Barron River doglegs over slabs of water-polished granite and through deep, placid pools cradled by sun-warmed stone. Slide, sun,

Just when you imagine you’ve seen every DIY fishing kayak modification there could be, Gerald Swindle comes along and posts this video of a leaf blower powered kayak. Building A Leaf Blower Powered Kayak Motorized fishing kayaks have certainly changed the game for kayak angling in recent years. Along with the increasing number of trolling

A restful night in the backcountry starts with a dependable sleeping pad. Unlike backpackers who rank weight above most else, packability, price and pleasure tend to be more critical metrics for paddlers when choosing a pad. Here are five top inflatable pads that prioritize creature comforts while minimizing bulk, perfect for your next kayak camping

News Published on juillet 11th, 2022 | by Kayak Session 23-year-old Slovak paddler Eliska Mintalova was in tears after turning her luck around to win an exciting women’s U23 kayak final at the 2022 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Ivrea, Italy. This was the first individual title in the U23 age

After nearly 10 years and 38 issues of Rapid we’ve barely made a dent in the original list of story ideas we had for our very first issue. Not to mention the “Hey-you-guys-should-do-this” list of tips and techniques we get every day via email, at events and on the river. And this spring, at our Canadian

[embedded content] Published on July 10th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The boys are back at it with some more beautiful footage from the Myrdalselvi in Norway. Recently the World Championships were held on this section of the river! Tags: Adrian Mattern, bren orton, holy diver, Myrkdalselvi, SEND

The 4th Annual Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam kayak fishing tournament in Ocean City, Maryland made history with the first ever cobia caught from a kayak off the Maryland Coast. Photo: Courtesy Fish N Paddle John Farrall Stackhouse caught a 46.25-lb cobia along with a 2.55-lb Spanish mackerel for a total stringer weight of 48.80

“Maravia hits its 50th anniversary this year, and Cascade River Gear has been in business for 43 years. It’s important to tell the story of legacy river companies because it’s a small and very niche market. For companies like ours to last, we have to work together and strive to improve our products and services

Those looking to go canoeing and kayaking near Ottawa are in luck—one of the premier paddling destinations in the entire province is merely a one- or two-hour drive away, depending where in the region you decide to explore. This place is known as the Ottawa Valley. Located to the west of Ottawa, “the Valley” stretches

Alaska’s Kenai River Canyon is a perfect spot for adventure—an epic run of turquoise water churning past rocky cliffs and pristine boreal forest. But it’s easy for inexperienced paddlers to get in over their head, as a kayaking couple found to their chagrin over July 4th weekend. Luckily, alert hikers and a group of river

[embedded content] Published on July 8th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The second video in the Pistyll tour of America sees them heading down to California to take on Fantasy Falls. After a savage rally down from Washington, the boys finally made it for a warm-up on lovers’ leap before heading to Fantasy Falls!  Tags:

[embedded content] Published on July 7th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Check out Luke Pomeroy’s highlights of stakeout 2022. After some epic winter snow, the flows were prime for a big Steakout season! An epic season with tons of stakeout classics and big airtime. Don’t just take our word for it, check it out yourselves!

Bedford River Festival 202223-24th July 2022 The ever-popular Bedford River Festival run by Bedford Borough Council takes place in July every other year, and will be back bigger and better for 2022. Bedford River Festival is the third largest outdoor event in Europe with over 300,000 people attending this bi-annual event. Canoe Trail have been running the