KAYAKING & RAFTING

[embedded content] Published on April 15th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Kayaking can take you all over the world! Bren and Adrian keep taking that adventure to new locations looking for some new and exciting rivers whilst documenting it all for us to watch, so don’t miss their first edit from Turkey! Tags: adventure, kayaking,

You may not speak the language—neither do we—but this video from Hobie Fishing Team member Emil Randemo is still fun to watch. Stian Slora runs Tailored Lures, where he makes a variety of large, soft plastic baits. In this clip, Slora takes us into his workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at his bait-building process. Fancy

ORLANDO, Fla. – April 12, 2022 – A record 37.9 million participants engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic according to the latest data (2020) from the Outdoor Foundation. This pandemic surge brought an estimated 2.5 million new paddlers to American waterways. However, it increased accidents to 331 and fatalities to 202—also

When you’re nervous, anxious, or fearful, you don’t perform at your best. But you already knew that. When we start to envision the worst-case scenario, our bodies stiffen up and we lose sight of our well-ingrained knowledge of proper skill and technique. Our negative energy is almost magnetic, too. When visualizing failure over success, failure

[embedded content] Published on April 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow paddlers Floyd Long and Raphaël St-Pierre on their lap down a high water Rouge River, with some great lines and some stouts holes! Tags: 2022, competition, kayaksession, rivière rouge, short film awards

We all know that kayak fisherman. The one who everyone talks about during the tournament or on social media. The one whose video you watch, not because it will help you catch more fish, but because you get a chuckle each time through. And if you don’t know that kayak fisherman, maybe it could be

Solo trippers don’t have partners to lean on when things go wrong. To paddle alone you need to be prepared and attentive to every detail, because the consequences of mistakes or accidents are totally different from group tripping. Here are some tips on staying safe when solo canoe tripping in the wilderness. 8 Simple Rules

The power of positive thinking goes a long way when you compete for top spot in a fishing tournament. But there are also certain pitfalls to avoid—bad habits and tactical errors that can “push the needle towards the losing side,” according to Arkansas angler and Old Town pro Jeff Malott. In this video, Malott shares

We got in touch with Marco over at Sandiline to see what new and exciting products they have coming up in 2022 and the future! If you ask us, it looks like an exciting year for Sandiline! What new do you have coming out this year?This year we have a lot of new kayak products

Are you even a whitewater paddler if you haven’t had a near-miss experience with a commercial raft? Safety kayakers, for obvious reasons, often find themselves in close quarters with these rafts–ready to sweep up escapee clients who’ve taken accidental swims down the river. The waterfall featured in this video is Tutea Falls, a 7-meter-high waterfall

Fishing kayaks let you hook up with fish where other boats just can’t go. But what about those fish way out in the deep, where kayaks could go, but it’d take a few days to get there? Mothershipping can extend your range and get your bait or lures in front of big bluewater fish. It

[embedded content] Published on April 12th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Check out Cory Hall going for a little spin on the Pinball rapid on Little River Canyon Rapid name: Pinball River name: Little River Canyon Kayakers: Cory Hall, Blake Turner, Mark Kieran Behind the camera: Cory hall Tags: #creeking, beaters for all, Pinball, whitewater

On one hand, kayak fishing is simple—all you need is a kayak, paddle, PFD and some tackle. On the other hand, it is a complex sport that calls for a diverse set of skills. To fish out of a kayak, an angler needs to know how to paddle, how to fish, how to rig his kayak and

Sushi makes a great, versatile backcountry meal. Sushi prepared ahead of time is a quick and elegant meal on the first night of a trip. Or, you can carry ingredients to whip up a gourmet sushi feast mid-camping trip. Enjoy Sushi on Your Next Camping Trip Although some sushi combinations use raw fish, there are

International Canoe Federation President Thomas Konietzko has personally thanked the Romanian Canoe Federation and local community leaders during a visit to the region for their outstanding support of Ukrainian athletes during the ongoing crisis with Russia. Mr. Konietzko met leaders from the Romanian Federation, the Governor of the Ilfov Region where the Ukrainian athletes have

Looking to shield your kayak or canoe from the elements, but running out of room in the garage? Nick’s Life Outside demonstrates a clever solution to hoist your boat up above your vehicle, and all for a bargain basement price. An Ingenious Way to Store Your Kayak or Canoe In this DIY tutorial, Nick shows how