KAYAKING & RAFTING

In Lord of the Rings, Bilbo riddles Gollum: “Voiceless it cries, wingless flutters, toothless bites, mouthless mutters.” The answer? Wind. Here are some other facts you likely didn’t know about wind, the invisible demon. 11 Unusual Facts About Wind Our Windy World (and Others) Believe it or not, the sun causes wind. As warm air

Welcome to the 2022 Kayak Session Short Film of the Year Awards For the 11th time Kayak Session Magazine is organizing the Short Film of the Year Awards presented by Sweet Protection . The criteria for selection are cinematography, editing, image quality, storytelling, creativity, and, of course, kayak performance. All films must be under 5 minutes long. Last

WW News Published on mars 17th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The first edition ever of the Champions Race is just around the corner! Organised by Parc Aquasports in Pau, South France, this slalom is a never-seen-before concept, requiring speed and precision on a shortened slalom course. 3 days before the event, we can already

Pyranha Mouldings Ltd., who manufacture canoes and kayaks in both Cheshire and Derbyshire, England, are a small company with two world-renowned brands; Pyranha and P&H. Motivated by their relationships with specialist canoe and kayak retailers in Ukraine, Pyranha recently launched a fundraiser to support relief efforts in the country, receiving a humbling response. In just

The price tag on a premium fish finder may have you wondering, “are all those bells and whistles are really worth it?” In this video from Fish the Moment, host Jonny got his hands on three Lowrance units at differing price points—the Hook Reveal, Elite FS and HDS-Live. Watch as he compares their performance, pointing

When I was 22, my lower back often flared up to the point I struggled to stand up straight. Sometimes first thing in the morning, I crawled around my room to warm up enough just to stand. Then, I started doing yoga in secret while working on drilling rigs in Alberta. I wanted to ease

The low-head dam almost strikes again. These manmade river structures, often less than 10-feet high and sometimes known as “weirs” or “downing machines”, are most often deadly. Low-head dams are responsible for 50 fatalities a year in the US alone—and the number is increasing as more people recreate on rivers. These visually unthreatening river features

With the advancements in pedals and motors, it seems no one is paddling a kayak anymore. My friends at the paddle shop report customers come in with a preconceived notion that pedalling is more advanced than paddling. People seem to believe pedalling is for “serious” anglers. Truth is, according to a Kayak Angler reader poll,

After serving as the executive director for American Whitewater for 18 years, Mark Singleton announced this week that he will leave AW at the end of June. We caught up with Mark to talk about the past 18 years and the future of AW. Kayak Session: Mark, you just sent us a note telling us

[embedded content] Published on March 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow the Eggstream kayak crew down the Greek classic of the Erymanthos, where they discover a little bit too much water and finally taking the difficult but wise decision to hike out of the gorge. Tags: creeking, eggstream, Greek Creeks

To tell the origin story of kayak fishing, look back to 1999. Andy Zimmerman, owner of Wilderness Systems, was approached by Jimbo Meador, fishing guide to presidents and stars. The two eventually teamed up to launch Native Watercraft, source of some of kayak fishing’s best design ideas. This is the inside story of the innovative,

Putting a canoe on your car is an important step for successfully making it to the put-in. Whether you are renting a canoe from an outfitter or you have your own gear, you are going to want to learn how to tie a canoe to your car. Read on for simple steps to follow whether

[embedded content] Published on March 13th, 2022 | by Kayak Session 2021 was another insane year for Dane Jackson, but you gotta see it to believe it. From Kenya to Hawaii to big water and big downriver freestyle this short highlight reel has everything! Check it. Tags: 2021, Dane Jackson (USA), jackson kayak, reel

News Published on mars 12th, 2022 | by Kayak Session National Canoe Federations from throughout Europe have opened their hearts to fellow athletes from Ukraine, with offers of free accommodation pouring in. But the situation is still dire for the athletes, who have no access to funds because money transfers within Ukraine have been frozen.

Spending time in whitewater? Whether you are rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding or canoeing, a swiftwater rescue class is absolutely essential. Instructors will teach you how use a throw bag and provide an opportunity to practice this key rescue technique. Doing so could save your own life or that of another paddler, so sign up today and

When you have a new toy the wait to try it out can be excruciating. That’s why Peter Ranieri II recently hit the water on a 42-degree day to test out his side-mounted Watersnake trolling motor. The avid angler shares real-world data on the motor’s amperage draw and speed in a variety of conditions. Watch