By Scott Edwards Buy your second boat first Pick a real paddle shop and take their advice. It will be money and time well spent! As I have watched and participated in the growth of Paddler Magazine, I have been taken on a virtual trip around the globe and seen some of the finest kayaking. With this in mind, I spoke with Peter about writing something for someone who is not going to kayak Viet Nam anytime soon or try a first descent of world-class WW waterfalls. I am writing this for someone who may not even have their first kayak yet! I have seen so many people buy their first boat and have ..read more

The weather has turned and warmer days are finally here. We have a stacked-out Early Summer issue ready and waiting in print. Are you ready to dive into the beauty of the early summer season? Look no further than the Early Summer Paddler Magazine, your ultimate companion for all things paddling-related. In each issue, you’ll discover a diverse range of expert tips, captivating stories, and awe-inspiring destinations to ignite your paddling adventures. From essential gear reviews to intimate interviews with top paddlers, we’ve got it all. Plus, delve into our feature articles that delve i ..read more

Kingston kayakers complete Vohandu Marathon Dave Rawding and Andy Davies have made history by becoming the first all-British crew to compete in the 100-km Vohandu Ultra Marathon in Estonia. The marathon, regarded as the toughest in Europe, starts at Lake Tamula before entering the Vohandu River with four portages and six white water sections to negotiate and reach the final destination of Voopsu Boat Harbour. Dave and Andy are experienced canoeists, competitors, and white water coaches. They actively lead numerous sessions at Kingston Kayak Club, based in Hull. With white water backgrounds ..read more

www.paddlepeak.org/ Paddle Peak at the Oughtibridge slalom Young paddlers from local canoe club, Paddle Peak, dug out their race bibs this weekend, for their first race of the 2024 season at the Oughtibridge slalom – two days filled with exciting racing. Saturday saw Bodie Ramsdale, Eli Hill and James Cooper compete in the Div 3 K1M event. They all raced hard, with the results of their committed training throughout a very wet and cold winter off-season really shining through. Bodie placed 18th, Eli 16th and James 12th. At the end of the day’s individual racing the boys joined forces to take ..read more

To book: https://www.squarecirclegroup.co.uk/event https://www.silverbirchcanoes.com/ https://www.houcanoes.com/ The Wye Weekender: a paddling adventure with Silverbirch and Hou Canoes May 10-12th, 2024 Square Circle Group, a leading provider of paddlesports events and instruction, is thrilled to announce the return of the Wye Weekender, taking place from May 10th to 12th, 2024. This action-packed weekend on the breathtaking River Wye offers paddlers of all skill levels the chance to hone their skills with expert coaching, explore the amazing River Wye, and connect with a passionate pad ..read more

Early Spring 2024 Issue 76 Contents ALSO AVAILABLE ON JOOMAG AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF: https://joom.ag/HVAd A chat with… Nouria Newman By Peter Tranter Zanskar – 40 years on By Guy Baker Paddling with Jurassic sea monsters By Elaine Farquharson Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium By Joanne Hagan & Craig Leslie Ray Goodwin’s Porcupine River Part two SUP on the River Nile By Devan Crawford Paddle UK British Canoeing becomes Paddle UK Paddler UK Paddler Spotlight Anthony Ing and Paul Norris’s coast-to-coast SUP Paddler UK Big Paddle Cleanup Erdinger Alkoholfrei renew support Paddle UK Stronger Toget ..read more

By Peter Tranter Photos: As stated from the Red Bull Content Pool Finally, we get to chat with France’s, Nouria Newman, a dynamic kayaker whose passion for the water runs as deep as the rivers she conquers. With a fearless spirit and unparalleled skill, Nouria navigates the most challenging WW with grace and precision. Her journey began as a five-year-old, and since then, she has become a trailblazer in the kayaking world from continent to continent. Nouria’s commitment to the sport has meant we’ve had to wait a couple of years before finally catching up with her as she recovers from a shou ..read more

By Guy Baker​ Guy now lives in New Zealand, where he continues planning trips worldwide. Guy Baker: guy@catalystglobal.com www.catalystglobal.com Zanskat forty years on I trained the kayakers for a year to be ready to face an unknown river in the Himalayas. I secured the Mike Jones Award by presenting the concept to the Royal Geographic Society in London. This was an annual grant in honour of Mike Jones, who had led the first descent of The Dudh Kosi – the mighty Everest river. Mike, unfortunately, died a few years later while attempting to rescue a fellow kayaker on the Braldu River in Pa ..read more

Words: Joanne Hagan & Craig Leslie Photos: Nigel Dennis unless stated Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium With a resounding success, the inaugural Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium made waves as a truly remarkable gathering. A whopping 160 sea kayakers from around the globe flocked to the event. It was a significant milestone, with reports claiming it to be the largest assembly of paddlers ever seen in Britain. The enthusiasm was infectious, as participants went to great lengths to attend, including a couple from Sweden who piloted their plane to be part of the action. Fascinating origins Since i ..read more

THANKS TO: NRS and Freebird Paddles. Ray Goodwin’s website: www.RayGoodwin.com YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/ RayGoodwinCanoe Frontier Bushcraft https://frontierbushcraft.com Although this is my last working trip in Canada, Paul Kirtley and Frontier Bushcraft are still running canoe trips out there. I will still work on Frontier’s Expedition Skills courses on Windermere and their fantastic Spey descents. I am not finished yet.  The Part 1 video is on Ray’s YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/a6zFYH5taSk Ray Goodwin’s Porcupine River (part two) The day started windy, and we were on ..read more