KAYAKING & RAFTING

Lafayette, CA – April 20, 2022 – Wing Inflatables, founded by paddler Bill Wing and legendary for its durable American-made whitewater rafts, has re-issued its heritage ‘Wing Raft Blue.’ Staying committed to whitewater sports and recognizing and celebrating the surge in recreational activities, Wing Inflatables has brought back their successful original recipe for this now-famous colorway.

The Big Gear Show has continued to show strength in numbers on both the retail registrations front, as well as with exhibitor booth sales. Currently, over 200 retail businesses, representing more than 900 stores have registered, eclipsing the total number of retailers that attended the 2021 event. These pre-registered retail businesses span 42 states with

TR: At one point the whole Furrer family was working here­ — Werner Sr., Erich, Werner Jr. and Bruce. Bruce is still our president and sole owner, but the new family is what you see in this video. We are the ones now bringing Werner paddles to life and keeping the Werner family alive. JM:

[embedded content] Published on April 29th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Found yourself wondering what the new Pyranha Ripper 2 is like?Well, Bren Orton over at Pyranha has created a short video for you guys to check out! Tags: bren orton, gear spotlight, pyranha kayaks, Ripper 2

How do you pick up the pieces after a life-altering accident? Annie Nagel stars in the latest episode in Mustang Survival’s “Live Beyond Land” video series. The California angler found the sport while suffering from aftereffects of a serious car crash. Watch Nagel’s story to learn how fishing helped her find a new way forward.

Have you ever found yourself, or your paddling partner, too exhausted to climb back on the paddleboard after a flip? Just like the name implies, the “flip rescue” technique could be an ingenious way to actively assist a paddler in need of support. How To Practice The Flip Rescue Start with the board upside down,

Every day, the editors at Kayak Angler receive photos from readers around the world. A steady stream of grip and grins, dawn and dusk, pimped-out kayaks and trophy catches flash across our screens. Now we’re turning the tide with our guide to the most popular paddle-fishing hotspots in the Americas, with local insight from the pros who

One of the toughest quandaries I had to overcome when deciding to have kids was the fear I would have to curb my outdoor pursuits. I soon learned kids are malleable; they can adapt to, and enjoy, just about any outdoor adventure when their basic needs are met. Invest some energy in making sure your

“In Spring ’22 Astral will proudly introduce its highly anticipated first two sandals, The PFD Sandal™ and Webber Sandal™. Decades in the making The PFD Sandal™ and Webber Sandal™, represent Astral’s dedication to building the high performance equipment, made in the least toxic, lowest impact way.

What factor should you stop and consider before bolting that first accessory on your fancy new fishing kayak? Josh Carter from One Objective Bass Fishing explains just how important it is consider weight distribution when rigging your kayak. Your safety and comfort—not to mention performance—are in the balance, so watch along as Carter weighs in

Subspecies: Barrelium velocis Vernacular: “Barrel back” Illustration: Lorenzo Del-Bianco Defining feature: Carries food in a large blue barrel swaying from side to side with each step. Markings: White band around eyes caused by wearing wrap-around sunglasses all day. Behavior: Travels in small groups of high-intensity trippers in impact-resistant acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene canoes. Relies heavily on technology to

Work, school, kids, commitments, they all dig into the time we swear to set aside at the start of every new year. This year, I’m going to become the master of the micro adventure, taking advantage of every waking hour between work and sleep. Pick your favorite micro adventures below, or choose to cross them

[embedded content] Published on April 26th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Werner Paddles have created a cool video showing an insight into how things work over at their factory and how the award-winning paddles are made. « Our team bringing the award-winning designs to life is a key component of our success. We are paddlers and

[embedded content] Published on April 25th, 2022 | by Kayak Session High4production show some Québec whitewater sensation with à good vibe of high moving water Tags: canada, High4production, short film awards, whitewater

With 1,700 miles of continuous coastline on three Great Lakes, plus 4,300 inland lakes and countless cascading rivers and streams nestled in its thickly forested interior, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a paddler’s paradise. Whether you enjoy kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, quiet bays or dancing waves, the U.P. delights with an astonishing variety of paddling experiences.

[embedded content] Published on April 24th, 2022 | by Kayak Session We have previously shown a video of Bren and Adrian showing us the start of their trip in Turkey and showing us what it has to offer. In their new video they explore even further in to what rivers and gorges are available to