KAYAKING & RAFTING

Gear Review Published on février 26th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Our Machete 85 being a great success we were sure to make a downsized one for lighter kayakers. Now it’s finally out and we can’t wait for you to try and fall in love with it! As one of many half-slice kayaks we wanted

Kelley Woolsey has joined Hobie as Vice President of Global Sales, Service and Marketing, bringing more than 30 years of watersports and lifestyle brand experience to the company. Woolsey began his career in the surf apparel business under the mentorship of Jack O’Neill, a legendary surfer-turned-entrepreneur best known for bringing wetsuits to the masses. From

Recently we looked at LED fishing lights, but bait isn’t the only thing worth illuminating—what about your sweet ride? Nathan Rich from Southern Salt took to the water one recent night to test out Glo-n-Yak scupper lights from Nauti-n-Foul. Find out why they do more for nighttime fishing than just look cool. Testing Out New,

Gear Review Published on février 24th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Introducing the new Lettmann Nitro, a brand new white water paddle and touring paddle. Those who are familiar with our philosophy know: a paddle without an ergonomic shaft equals a waste of power. The reason is its unique pressure point, which is located in

W e asked our Instagram followers to name one piece of non-essential gear they simply can’t trip without. After reviewing over a hundred responses, we’ve come to the conclusion that “non-essential” is, of course, a relative term. However, we think you’ll find value in some of these ideas–if only to make your next paddling trip

Your nearest groundhog may or may not have seen its shadow this year—RIP Milltown Mel—but warmer weather is around the corner. And with spring nearing, tournament anglers continue to setup for 2022 season. In this video, Bonafide pro Gene Jensen takes us through an extensive tour of his upgraded rig. Join the Flukemaster to get

News Published on février 23rd, 2022 | by Kayak Session ICF set for busiest season ever in 2022 2022 is set to be the busiest year on the water in the history of the International Canoe Federation, with no less than 12 world championships scheduled as paddling sports look to bounce back after two years

Bladed jigs, such as Z-Man’s famous ChatterBait, have a quarter-sized metal disk attached to a leadhead jig, skirt and soft plastic. The lure doesn’t look like anything a fish would eat, but the vibration and flash of the blade prove too much for big bass to ignore. Best Bass Baits and Lures: Bladed Jigs Vibe

When it comes to the art of whitewater kayaking, Eric Jackson has been best in class for as long as we can remember and, heck, he is still competing as one of the world’s best in the discipline of extreme slalom. Roughly a decade ago, he came out with a series of instructional paddling videos

[embedded content] Published on February 21st, 2022 | by Kayak Session You know the score, High water Zambezi with the Send boys. Does the need to be much more said? Sit back and enjoy! Tags: high water, River Runners, SEND, zambezi

[embedded content] Published on February 20th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The Kiwi German sender Manu Vink Wackernagel had another steller year charging around the globe starting off in New Zealand, Norway, Austria and finishing off on a high with a waterfall mission to Mexico. Tags: highlight reel

Jersey Kayak Adventures offsets its carbon footprint As part of his commitment to the environment, sea kayak guide Derek Hairon of Jersey Kayak Adventures is constantly working to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Over the past two years, the company has reduced its footprint by almost 50% by buying an electric van, switching from gas

[embedded content] Published on February 19th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Back with another video checking in with the grom George ‘Monkey’ Snook! He’s back in his mother land which means back on the Kaituna, some slalom and some new stouts! Tags: creeking, George Snook (Nz), Kaituna River, NZ kayak, slalom

Years ago, a buddy and I tied a couple of borrowed kayaks to his car and headed to the lake. Our mission was simple: we were going to learn to roll. We even had a book that was going to teach us how. We studied the crude line drawings, barely bothering to scan the accompanying

Are LED fishing lights worth your time? According to Steve Moore, the resourceful host of Kayak Hacks Fishing, they can have a positive impact as a fish attractor. And in real-world experiments he found that one color combo is more alluring than the rest. Watch as Moore dives into the science behind light and lure

The Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, has appointed Victoria Grant, the Canadian Canoe Museum’s Chair of the Board of Directors, to the Order of Canada. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizing outstanding achievement and dedication to the community and service