A west wind blowing across Little Lake delivers a steady chop into the thin beach on the east shoreline. Just inland, four midsize white pines have created a small clearing underneath. Jeremy Ward remarks on how the flat carpet of pine needles would make a good campsite and Carolyn Hyslop agrees, noting the trees are […] The post Building A Bigger, Better Canadian Canoe Museum appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

The longest, most scenic or ambitious kayaking expedition in the world still cannot compare to the joy of paddling with your family. There’s something intrinsically special about being on the water with your family, besides all the obvious values of spending quality time in the absence of so many distractions and work deadlines. The best […] The post 15 Best Family Kayak Trips In The World appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

May 6, 2024, we received reporting from Jeff Pelletier of the Nunatsiaq News regarding the case involving the Arctic Cowboys expedition: All charges have been dropped against a group of kayakers accused of breaking national parks laws in Nunavut last year. In an Iqaluit courtroom Monday, Crown prosecutor Chris McCarthy withdrew charges against Edward Hansen, […] The post Charges Against Arctic Cowboys Dropped appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

A new alliance between Jackson Kayak and Werner Paddles signifies a powerful partnership that is built on shared values and a commitment to excellence. Jackson, and Werner are proud to continue a legacy of supporting specialty shops with exclusive products and top-end service. We are proud to say that specialty shops are the key focus […] The post Jackson Kayak And Werner Paddles Partnership appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

John Bathgate was submerged beneath his attacker’s boat when he realized he’d been shot through the shoulder. His expedition partner, Ian Roberts, was still up above somewhere, along with the gun-wielding pirate. He and Roberts knew of the piracy problem along the Amazon River and even discussed what they’d do if attacked. Still—they never thought […] The post Canoeist Survives Underwater Gunfight On Amazon River appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

The options for places to paddleboard in Québec are virtually endless. From the big waters of the St. Lawrence to gem-like Laurentian lakes, urban waterfronts and crystalline rivers, there’s truly something for everyone. Such a diversity of waters, combined with opportunities to encounter incredible wildlife—including whales, aquatic mammals, birds and more—and the province’s rich culture […] The post 17 Most Captivating Places To Paddleboard In Québec appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

“I think we can navigate this safely,” one of my friends says. I squint out to sea thinking, “Tom Petty was right.” On the beach are three loaded sea kayaks. We’re on day six of an 11-day outer West Coast trip and primed for the crux move. Ahead is eight miles of exposed coast, with […] The post What Tom Petty Taught Me About Kayaking appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

ATLANTA, GA – This year marks a significant expansion of an already successful volunteer-led initiative to offer low-cost kayaking instruction on the Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend. Nationally certified instructor volunteers from the American Canoe Association (ACA) and representatives from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary are joining forces with public lands partners, state agencies, paddling […] The post ACA And US Coast Guard Initiative To Boost Kayaker Safety Expands To 7 States appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

The National Park Service (NPS) is searching for a missing man and his dog in the Grand Canyon and believes the pair may have launched on the Colorado River on a homemade raft. On April 21, 2024, the NPS located a presumably abandoned Toyota Tacoma belonging to Thomas Lee Robison of Santa Fe, New Mexico, […] The post Man And Dog Missing In Grand Canyon appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more

Ottawa, ON, April 25, 2024 – Level Six, a leading outdoor gear manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of the Loki Drysuit, a game-changing product that sets new standards for sustainability, performance and user comfort. Key features include: PFAS-Free and Recycled: The Loki is the first drysuit on the market to be both PFAS-Free and made […] The post Level Six Unveils Loki Drysuit: PFAS-Free and 100% Recycled appeared first on Paddling Magazine ..read more