This past summer, various school districts in Colorado struggled with major bus driver shortages. Students were left wondering whether or not their school bus would even show up, let alone if there would be vacant seats. One 12-year-old Summit County boy was filled with the urge to come up with a plan B. He asked
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It’s an unavoidable fact: some people on your holiday list are easier to shop for than others. Luckily for gift givers, kayak fishing is naturally geared to the gearhead. Every year we see new, innovative accessories designed to broaden an angler’s horizons and help land that big catch. Get creative with these cutting-edge, speciality gift
On an otherwise normal Tuesday, I received an email from an irate reader. Another peaceful paddler pushed to the edge of patience by the onslaught of pedal and motorized kayaks. The straw that broke the camel’s back was an advertisement for a sweepstakes giveaway awarding a lucky reader with a Vibe Cubera SUP and Bixpy
There’s just something about a river canoe trip. Maybe it’s the promise of fewer portages, maybe the feeling of going with the flow or maybe the anticipation of what’s around the next bend. Of course, there’s invariably some drawbacks to paddling a river, including lifting over beaver dams, dragging through shallow sections and often having
Not all launch sites are gentle, sandy beaches. Sometimes, launching from a rock, a ledge or pier offers the best access to the water. That’s when a seal launch comes in handy. For a successful seal launch, commitment is key. Just be sure to check the landing spot for hazards and ensure the water is
Kristine Fischer recently capped off her big 2021 with a groundbreaking win at the Hobie B.O.S. Tournament of Champions. But now that the cold weather is here, Fischer has her eyes set on 2022. In this video, she shares her kayak fishing setup for next year’s tournament season. From mounts to electronics, gadgets and more,
It can hurt to portage a canoe. Whether you are hopping from one lake to another or avoiding a set of nasty rapids, each trail has some potentially painful characteristics: slippery rocks, steep inclines, bug-infested hollows, boot-sucking mud, wrong turns. Even legendary canoeist Bill Mason once said, “Anyone who tells you portaging is fun is
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Old Town pro Roland “Tex” Butler brought his big-fish knowledge to Virginia. Over the past couple years, Butler has been on a tear in the meet-up and online tournament scene. “When I was 15, I learned how versatile bass jigs are,” Butler says. Best Bass Fishing Baits and Lures:
Recently fact-checked by our unbiased team of paddlers, we can confirm that there is no such thing as “too much gear.” Luckily for you, not every gear purchase needs to start in the triple digits. Often times, the difference between a good day and great day out on the water can be as simple as
Autumn/Fall 2021 issue 62 contents Check it out! The Paddler magazine summer issue…
The International magazine for recreational paddlers Buy the printed copy here… https://paddlerezine.com/printed-subs/ Dimitri’s rescue 2 Second of a series of four by Dimitri Vandepoele Canoeing the Inside Passage By Martin Trahan A Caucasian WW classic By Mike Krutyansky A chat with… Palm
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Photo: Oli Kershaw You can view all the past articles on the links below. Chris has now also brought out his updated new Safety and Rescue Essentials manual that can be downloaded or purchased from www.chrisbraincoaching.com No.1: Safety series: be prepared and stay safe:https://thepaddlermag.com/be-prepared-and-stay-safe/No.2: working as a team on the water:https://thepaddlermag.com/safety-series-no-2-working-as-a-team-on-the-water/No.3: swim, chase, throw:https://thepaddlermag.com/chris-brain-coaching-swim-chase-throw/No. 4: get the advantagehttps://thepaddlermag.com/chris-brain-safety-series-no-4-get-the-advantageNo.
This video is for the attention of Canada’s Transport Minister Marc Garneau. If you know him please pass it on to him. We need to #OpenTheOttawRiver and help our community get back on its feet. The white water rapids of the Ottawa river are a driving force in our community and the current navigation ban
You can view all the past articles on the links below. Chris has now also brought out his new Safety and Rescue Essentials manual that can be downloaded or purchased from www.chrisbraincoaching.com No.1: Safety series: be prepared and stay safe:https://thepaddlermag.com/be-prepared-and-stay-safe/No.2: working as a team on the water:https://thepaddlermag.com/safety-series-no-2-working-as-a-team-on-the-water/No.3: swim, chase, throw:https://thepaddlermag.com/chris-brain-coaching-swim-chase-throw/No. 4: get the advantagehttps://thepaddlermag.com/chris-brain-safety-series-no-4-get-the-advantageNo. 5: What if…https://thepaddlermag.com/chris-brain-safety-series-no-5-what-if-2No. 6:
An introduction to the techniques required for the whitewater paddler by Chris Brain. Over the last four months we’ve been working very closely with Chris brain to produce his manual for all whitewater paddlers. Chris’s original idea for the project was to produce a three-part ‘Safety Series’ for the Paddler magazine in 2017, outlining some
Posted on April 1, 2019 by thepaddlerezine in British kayaking, new zealand, sea kayaking, The Paddler News // 5 Comments Brits Fi and James Corfe undertook a 2800km expedition around the north island of New Zealand which spanned 97 days and was defiantly an adventure in 2017. See how they achieved it in their new