KAYAKING & RAFTING

You don’t have to be superhuman to cross a continent by canoe. With the right mindset and some preparation, anyone with determination and a love of canoe tripping can cross continents by paddle power alone. Here are some tips from an epic expedition to help as you prepare for your own cross-country canoe trip. How

Awards Published on janvier 4th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Entry #23, Kerosene by Pine Collective (Canada) was voted Best 2021 Short Film of the year in whitewater. Entry #18 Origen, by Gonzalo Robert (Chile) takes second place and we have a tie for third between #08 South Island Trip, by Zack Mutton (New Zealand) and A Kind

[embedded content] Published on January 3rd, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Owen Ketcheson throughout 2021!  » I am a 16 year old kayaker that got the opportunity to travel with the World Class Kayak Academy for the past semester and I want to share my travels and accomplishments that I achieved along the way. »

Despite the continued unsettling state of the world, Kaelin Friedenson has made 2021 his year. The 18-year-old whitewater kayaker is taking downriver freestyle to new heights–quite literally. You may recognize Friedenson as the winner of the 2021 Green Race in the Under 21s category (placing 6th overall), the 2021 Extreme Slalom Junior Champion, or as

The ocean depths are a strange and mysterious place, so it’s no surprise that offshore fishing can keep you on your toes. Tyler, host of YouTube’s The Redwood Fisherman, gives us a great example after reeling in an unusual catch while bottom fishing. The giant California sea cucumber may not be his intended target, but

An adventurous life doesn’t have to be the domain of eccentric millionaires and dirtbag vagabonds. Even with a 9-to-5 job, you too could be setting off on a new adventure every week—the trick is to think smaller, shorter and closer to home. Think microadventure. How to Find More Adventure at Home Microadventures fit into the

[embedded content] Published on December 31st, 2021 | by Kayak Session Follow Scott paddler Rhys Thompson throughout 2021! « This year had many highs and lows. Thankfully my home country (Scotland) has so many great classics, allowing me to continue to progress in this amazing sport. Grateful to have had the opportunity to travel to Austria,

Whether we’re fighting current, drifting or casting into the current, anyone fishing freshwater, saltwater, offshore, inshore or river is at the mercy of moving water. Here are some interesting facts about currents to help you better fathom water’s flow. 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Currents Currents in Science & Nature On the world’s oceans,

[embedded content] Published on December 29th, 2021 | by Kayak Session Follow Irish paddler Rob Kierans throughout 2021! « Even with travel restrictions and a shoulder dislocation this year I managed to squeeze in some really fun padding. Got into surf kayaking, onto some new rivers and had some great days on the water ! » Category:

Many rely on satellite-assisted, turn-by-turn GPS navigation for everything from driving in the city to day hiking unfamiliar trail networks, but electronic navigation is no substitute for traditional map and compass skills. Electronics can fail, while the simple tools of compass navigation don’t require lithium batteries or a reliable satellite connection. There’s no more visceral

A thin skin of ice across your favorite fishing hole is an early sign of the approaching winter freeze-up. But that wasn’t enough to discourage David “Tiefsa” Tiefenthaler, host of the T Fish YouTube channel, on a recent chilly day. “I went ice fishing in my kayak,” the Wisconsin angler explained, “because, well, I’m a

Do you spend half the year staring at frozen fisheries and thinking about warmer days? Instead of wasting what little daylight you have this winter, use the time to get things done that will help make next season your best one yet. Here are five essential fishing-related tasks to help you stay sharp and ready

[embedded content] Published on December 28th, 2021 | by Kayak Session Follow the SEND crew on an impressive first descent mission coming down from Mount Kenya, the Nyamindi! For sure a new classic in the future of African kayaking… Tags: africa, creeking, kenya, nyamindi, senders

[embedded content] Published on December 27th, 2021 | by Kayak Session Follow Louie Chiappetta Chi throughout 2021. « This year was by far my best year so far for kayaking, and I ended up being able to accomplish a few big dreams of mine as well as run so many new things. Can’t wait to see

[embedded content] Published on December 27th, 2021 | by Kayak Session Follow Oliver English, Pierce Huser, Cole Oruski, Dan Sutherland and Jeremy Nash and a BC mission up on the amazing Azure River! The water level rising from one day to the next looked stout! Tags: azure river, BC, British Columbia, Jeremy Nash, mission, Oliver

Pretty much every angler recognizes Bubba Blade for their red-handled filet knives, which have taken new product awards at ICAST sportfishing trade show. The success of the brand enabled the team to expand the product line to include a variety of pliers, shears, bags, kitchen cutlery and even a new line of fishing rods. SHOP