KAYAKING & RAFTING

The cross-forward stroke is one of the most helpful strokes used by solo canoeists, even though it’s looked down upon by some traditionalists who don’t like the look of a paddle swinging over the canoe. It is a powerful tool to counter the forward stroke’s tendency to veer the canoe toward the offside during quick

While there is no one perfect way to deal with a swamped canoe, there are a few techniques that work better than others depending on the situation. For tandem canoeists, this parallel rescue is a great one to practice and learn because it can be adapted for a variety of situations. It is the fastest,

Dave Narr yelled and pointed 20 yards off his bow, “There they are!” I looked into the silty-green water expecting to see a big school of 40-pound red drum. Nothing. “Where?” Jeff was already making a cast. As soon as his lure hit the water, big reds exploded in every direction. You see, I was

[embedded content] Published on April 7th, 2022 | by Kayak Session One Sunday afternoon, local boys, on our home run with short but big whitewater. The place is used to dump construction material into the riverbed. Iron reinforced concrete slabs which brake when dumped in the riverbed so iron bars are sticking out of the

[embedded content] Published on April 6th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The Romanche is an alpine river that takes its source in one of the French Alps’ most iconic natural parks: Les Ecrins. However, its pristine headwaters are not the reflection of what lays in its spectacularly deep lower valley. In the early 20th century,

Generally, bears would like to avoid an encounter with you as much as you would like to avoid an encounter with them. In fact, you’re more likely to be hit by lightning than mauled by a bear—the 750,000 black bears in North America kill less than one person per year on average, despite tens of

Texas coastal marshes can be a great spot to track down trophies at low tide, according to MDLR Fishing’s Mark DeLaRosa, but accessing them is no cakewalk. “The inshore waters are known for leaving you high and dry,” he warns. “If you don’t monitor the tides you could find yourself stranded in the soft mud

Oru Kayak has pushed the boundaries of its original origami-inspired design to create the brand’s most affordable and universally approachable boat yet, the Lake. Composed of only two loose parts, the Lake can be assembled in under 2 minutes and weighs just 18 lbs, making it the lightest non-inflatable kayak on the market. Affordability also

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

Events Published on avril 5th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Words: Alejandro Campos | Photography: Pucon River Fest Pucon River Fest is held in the south of Chile, in the Araucania region. For years, competitors from all over the world (Norway, South Korea, Spain, Scotland, Argentina, Peru, United States, Germany, Colombia, Italy, and Switzerland, among

Expert kayaker Todd Wells recently went for a nasty swim on his local run, the Little White Salmon River in Washington state. He and two others, Alec Voorhees and Owen Doyle, were navigating the river at higher-than-average flows when Wells was stopped by a powerful hole–and it didn’t take long for things to go sideways

Descent Published on avril 4th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Words: Quim Fontané i Masó, Núria Fontané i Masó | Photography: Agata Sobieraj-Jakubiec Winter in Catalonia often means flat water and canoe polo training in the pool. It’s hard for the locals to make it through the winter blues. However, on some lucky days, when

Before I became a kayaker, I was a canoe tripper. Canoe tripping taught me that you can never have too much gear—as long as the canoe stays afloat. I followed the same formula for kayak camping, convinced my comfort depended on bringing along everything I possibly could. Until one day I found out just how

Tell your friends, tell your boss, tell your spouse, your neighbors, that random guy walking down the street—tell everyone! This year, you need to go fishing more often and there’s nothing that will get in your way. For a better excuse than simply wanting to go, try these totally legitimate reasons why you should fish

[embedded content] Published on April 3rd, 2022 | by Kayak Session Beaters for all 2022 is back with a bang! Starting off the beatering of 2022 is Mike Getlin on Island Rapid on the Litlle White Salmon in the PNW. Entries are open till 1st December 2022. Disclaimer: Originally, we created the Beater For All Video

Early spring is a prime time to target walleye on the upper Columbia River. But as Old Town ambassador Tyler Hicks notes, “cold water represents a potential threat to kayak anglers through hypothermia and can accelerate the drowning process.” Want to catch your limit in safety and comfort? Suit up and follow his safety tips