KAYAKING & RAFTING

Anyone who’s been on an overnight paddling trip knows that it pays to plan ahead. But some things are easier to anticipate than others, especially when it comes to wildlife, wild weather and the people you might meet along the way. To help you prepare for anything, we’ve gathered expert tips from paddlers who have

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

Approximately 700 kayakers gathered on a Copenhagen canal earlier this month to celebrate St Lucia Day. Their kayaks were illuminated with festive string lights and luminous decor, creating a visual display that encompassed the festive spirit of the holidays. Also known as the “Feast of Saint Lucy ”, St Lucia Day is a Christian feast

Awards Published on décembre 24th, 2021 | by Kayak Session Dane Jackson voted male paddler of the year 2021. Even when there are more “good” kayakers than ever before, Dane Jackson continues to stand out, to the point that superlatives come missing. In 2021, Dane continued his dominance in Extreme Racing, winning the North Fork

Had Neil Young been singing about canoes, his famous lyric might have gone, “it’s better to burn out than to rot away.” The best way to keep your canoe in good shape is to paddle it regularly. And a little TLC goes a long way. Here are some simple ways to maintain your cottage canoe

If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on inside a fancy fishing lure, this video is for you. Nate Marling of Marling Baits put it to his social media audience: For 10,000 likes he would disassemble a $1,200 RomanMade lure to see exactly what it contained. It took less than 15 hours to reach his goal,

Awards Published on décembre 23rd, 2021 | by Kayak Session Shane is a true legend in the world of whitewater kayaking. Best known as one of the founding father and designer at Liquid Logic Kayaks, Shane has been involved with almost every aspect of the whitewater world. From first descents across the world to teaching

Awards Published on décembre 23rd, 2021 | by Kayak Session And the winner is… SEND. Between Dane Jackson, Bren Orton, Adrian Mattern, and Kalob Grady, almost no aspect of kayaking is left untouched. From coaching to hole boating to big wave freestyle to waterfalls, downriver freestyle, steep creeking, racing, and first descents, SEND does it

Chris Castro fishes the wild waters off Corpus Christi, Texas for king mackerel, cobia, jacks and other sea monsters. A typical day starts with a surf launch, includes miles of paddling and ends with reentry through the surf. Fishing open water in a paddle kayak requires stamina and smarts, but also the right rigging. Ultimate Rigging

[embedded content] Published on December 23rd, 2021 | by Kayak Session Follow Irish paddler Lucien Shreiber throughout 2021. « From Venice to Galway, with a fun trip to Austria, it was a great year on the water ». Category: proShot on location: Ballysadare (Ireland), Limerick (Ireland), Otztal (Austria), Galway (Ireland), Oranmore (Ireland), Venice (Italy)Sponsors: Palm Equipment, Surfears,

It comes as no surprise that the latest Send edit is jam-packed with adventure and nail-biting moments. Dane Jackson, Bren Orton, Adrian Mattern and the rest of the crew recently journeyed to Western Kenya to go kayaking on some of the country’s most beautiful and technical whitewater rivers. Paired with Bren’s first-hand narration of the

For a fully outfitted tandem canoe with end and center air bags, rolling is the most efficient form of self-rescue and an invaluable skill in big water. The roll requires the correct technique, proper outfitting and that magical synergy of communication and cooperation to ensure smooth timing and success. VIEW ALL TANDEM CANOES 5 Steps to

Here is one wildlife encounter we’ve never seen before. In this clip from Fish Tales and Reviews, a kayak angler sits on a peaceful, lilypad-covered pond when suddenly an owl flies up out of nowhere. The impressive bird hovers right in front of his boat, beating its wings and looking like something right out of

Awards Published on décembre 22nd, 2021 | by Kayak Session Bows down, bitches. In 2021, Sage Donnelly won the North Fork Championship, the Green Race, and the Lord of the Fork, lapped Fantasy, styled the Untouchables, took on the Susitna, and taught for the Cali Collective. Find her on IG @ sagekayak Tags: Paddlers Awards 2021,

Awards Published on décembre 22nd, 2021 | by Kayak Session Congrats to both Kaelin Friedenson and Robert Eggleston tied for U21 men Paddler of the Year. At only 18 years old, what they both achieved this year, is really impressive! The future of whitewater is bright. #paddlersawards #whitewater If he isn’t there already, 18-year-old Kaelin

We can’t be the only ones with some holes in our Christmas gift pile. Thankfully, the days of running to the closest gas station for last-minute chocolates and candy are in the past. It’s now easier than ever to buy last-minute, convenient and customizable gifts online. Plus, it’s instantaneous. Here are nine cool gifts for