KAYAKING & RAFTING

The Big Gear Show, the tradeshow for cycling, paddlesports and outdoor gear, will host two days of retailer centric education during the outdoor trade event.  Developed in collaboration with the show’s principal education partner, The National Bicycle Dealer Association (NBDA), and others like Locally.com and the Renewal Workshop, the program will focus on hot issues

Sea kayaking in the fog when out on big open water and navigating to an intended way-point can be intimidating even for the seasoned paddler. There are numerous variables such as wind, currents, bad weather and low visibility that can work to turn a great day on the water into a less-than ideal situation. Writer

[embedded content] Published on May 13th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Style master himself Evan Garcia takes the new Dragorossi DRX down the Little white for a little bit of testing shall we say. Tags: Dragorossi, DRX, evan garcia, little white salmon

Have you been chewing on the idea of entering your first bass tournament? Curious to know how heated the competition is? Or whether a tournament is worth your time? Keith Gouveia was kind enough to share a first-person perspective from his first experience in the brackets on the California Delta. What to Expect Fishing in

The two most common and effective ways to roll a sea kayak are the C-to-C method and the sweep method. Both techniques can be a little tricky to learn but are invaluable skills to have in your kayaking tool kit. The C-to-C roll method—generally considered an easier option for beginners—is comprised of three main steps.

[embedded content] Published on May 12th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Need a Patagonia fix? Then this is the video for you, Aniol and crew have created this beautiful video showing some of the highlights of Patagonian kayaking. Tags: Aniol Serrasolses, Patagonia kayaking, red bull, waka kayaks

Whenever my dog comes in from outside, he roams the house getting into trouble. He usually flips open the garbage can lids, rips apart plastic bags and old tissues, and pulls toilet paper off the roll and eats it. I suspect he’s pissed off because he’s just had a taste of what he’s missing, the

Chinook are the largest species of salmon found in the US, and one of the most sought-after game fish along the Pacific Coast. One of the most effective ways to fish chinook salmon is trolling, and this technique isn’t limited to motorized watercraft. The tool of choice for Northwest angling aficionado Tyler Hicks are a

Looking to experience the magic of an overnight visit to Algonquin Provincial Park for yourself? Each of these nine Algonquin Park campgrounds is situated beside an unspoiled lake and nestled amid the park’s famous hardwood and pine forests. We’ve also included a private camping option that’s rich with amenities and just minutes from Algonquin Park’s

[embedded content] Whitewater kayakers are no strangers to injury. Many of us have experienced a dislocated shoulder, a broken bone, a sprain, or a concussion on the water–or know someone who has. Folks who’ve endured injury also know that the aftermath can often be more traumatic and burdensome than the injury itself. Elite freestyle kayaker

News Published on mai 10th, 2022 | by Kayak Session As excitement builds ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic, the International Canoe Federation has released details on how athletes can qualify for the events. The Path to the Paris Games will see the introduction of extreme slalom to the Olympic program, and new race distances

[embedded content] Published on May 9th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow team Eggstream on their travels through eastern Europe where they have found themselves in North Macedonia. Tags: 1st Descent, eggstream, North Macedonia, travel

Nature has a way of making us feel very small sometimes, and no creature makes that point more dramatically than the mighty whale. After all, what better way to put life’s problems in perspective than watching a huge marine mammal go about its daily business? Whale watching is even more impressive from the seat of

[embedded content] Published on May 7th, 2022 | by Kayak Session In 2017, Brooke Hess had her best year of kayaking. In January, she spent a month training in Uganda. And then from Stakeout to Unleashed to Montréal Eau Vive, she stood on the podium beside her friends and idols. But when she returned to

Italian Canoe Kayak federation welcomes Ukrainian athletes to International Race Milano A group of Ukrainian athletes with the generous support of the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation took part in the annual International Race Milano on the weekend. The 24 athletes, including Tokyo Olympic C2 medalists Liudmyla Luzan and Anastasiia Chetverikova,  and five Ukrainian staff had

Today’s fishing kayaks are some sophisticated vessels, and with the advances in kayak design and outfitting come additional size and weight. This makes kayak carts an absolute necessity for the modern kayak angler. Even for recreational kayakers a cart is a solid choice to save your back. Bass Open champion Kristine Fischer knows this all