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Tide Life – Out Now

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23
Apr

Sea Kayak Surfing at Skookumchuck Narrows

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21
Apr

Whitewater Presents: Ava

“Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable” “For me, kayaking isn’t about doing the biggest or best [...]

17
Apr

Tide Life—Official Trailer

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15
Apr

The Making of River of Mirrors | In conversation with Joseph Fender and Joe Rea-Dickins

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14
Apr

New Paddle-Out World Record Set at Cronulla Beach

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03
Apr

NRS Wrangler PFD: A Streamlined Fit for Anglers

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02
Apr

New Touring Skirt Lineup – Level Six

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27
Mar

NRS Vector PFD

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26
Mar

Guy Bridge Scores Four Consecutive Downwind Runs at Home

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24
Mar

Dee Valley Clean Up

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20
Mar

The River of Mirrors – Now Streaming

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18
Mar

Money Drop Freestyle

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17
Mar

Jah Praise Whitewater – Episode 1 with Tyler Bradt

PNW paddling legend Nick Turner launches his new podcast, Jah Praise Whitewater, celebrating the athletes [...]

13
Mar

Samana Fest 2025 – 2 Weeks To Go!

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11
Mar

Class 6 Walkthrough – Level Six

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07
Mar

Champion Race 2025: A High-Stakes Showdown in Its 4th Edition

In just three weeks, the winter season finale will bring an unprecedented slalom challenge to [...]

06
Mar

White Svaneti EP02 – The Joy Section

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05
Mar

India SUP Paddle Festival

The 2025 India Paddle Festival is coming up soon, taking place in Mangalore from the [...]

04
Mar

Interview with Mario Troncoso – Founder of Paddle-Out App

Florida-based paddler Mario Troncoso has launched Paddle-Out, a dedicated app designed to connect paddlers like [...]

27
Feb

White Svaneti EP 01 – The Glacier

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26
Feb

The All-New CLASS 6 – The Story

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25
Feb

BUKE 2024 | Guatemala | Short Film

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24
Feb

Online Sea Kayaking—Skills for Currents: Series Intro

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20
Feb

Level Six Whitewater Sprayskirt Lineup

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19
Feb

Foot Movement When SUP Surfing

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18
Feb

Jackson Kayak Acquires Eddyline Kayaks

In a major move for the kayaking community, Jackson Kayak has officially acquired Eddyline Kayaks, [...]

17
Feb

2025 Samana Festival, Colombia | March 23rd-30th

The Longest Extreme Kayak Race in the World is Evolving – And You’re Invited! Samaná [...]

Norway’s Rivers are in Trouble

Norway’s Rivers are in trouble. What is happening and what can you do? Norway’s rivers [...]

13
Feb

Surf Kayaks at Lost Shore, Scotland

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11
Feb

Good Flows & Sunshine on the Zambezi

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10
Feb

2025 Samana Festival, Colombia | March 23rd-30th

The Longest Extreme Kayak Race in the World is Evolving – And You’re Invited! Samaná [...]

04
Feb

Sea Kayak Rock Hopping

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03
Feb

The Long River Home

The Long River Home is a 20 minute documentary film about overcoming the residual impacts [...]

30
Jan

Dane Jackson + Carbon Clutch = Mega Air

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29
Jan

Downwind Foiling Sydney

Follow Perth Standlick as he takes on the 7.5km Sydney city beaches run from Maroubra [...]

28
Jan

Flood Warnings & Waterfalls – Pistyll Productions

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27
Jan

Spotted Mackerel Madness – Offshore Kayak Fishing

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24
Jan

Upper Cherry Creek – GoPro

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22
Jan

My First Month Kayaking in Chile

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21
Jan

Surfski Crash – Millers Run

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20
Jan

How to Goal-Set for SUCCESS in Kayaking

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17
Jan

SUP Surfing Pipeline | Backdoor Shootout Surf Contest 2025 Day 1

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14
Jan

First Zambezi Lap | Dane Jackson

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13
Jan

Chesil Beach Kayak Fishing

Winter fishing can be tough in the Bristol Channel so JWA Fishing takes a trip [...]

09
Jan

Coffee with Chips – a downstream diary: Destination The Bitches

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18
Dec

Mountain Intrusion | Mountain SUP Film

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11
Dec

Apex Short Promo Video 2025- Whitewater Kayaking

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09
Dec

Performance SUP Finals Day Ready for Action

Day two of the 2024 Gran Canaria Pro-Am saw standout performances, including Benoit Carpentier’s 15.07 [...]

06
Dec

Big Water Theory – Official Trailer

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02
Dec

Gabon Uncharted: Sending Ivindo Falls – Full Length Movie

Few mysteries remain on Earth, but Gabon’s remote Ivindo River is one of them. Join [...]

27
Nov

My Role Model – A Kid’s Perspective

By: Maya Abbott Follow 12-year-old Maya Abbott as she runs her first waterfall alongside her [...]

26
Nov

Madagascar 2024

Enjoy this recap from Cody Adams about him and his crew’s trip to Madagascar in [...]

21
Nov

GuiGui-Prod x Pyranha Helectron: Explained

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18
Nov

SECUDOGS – The new dog swimming vest from SECUMAR

Maximum safety and comfort for your four-legged friend Water sports enthusiasts who take their dogs [...]

15
Nov

Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Sustainability Award

The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to [...]

12
Nov

AquaBound | Lam Lok | Paddles | P2S2024

Aqua Bound present their all-new technology to help protect their paddle blades – Lam Lok [...]

07
Nov

Vodak Sport | Raft Alka 7 | Recreational | P2S2024

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06
Nov

Vodak Sport | Rapid Fire | Canoes | P2S2024

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06
Nov

Vodak Sport | Relax | Recreational | P2S2024

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06
Nov

The Gradient Story | Design and Development

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04
Nov

BAD GASTEIN | Highest European Waterfall In a Kayak

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28
Oct

Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Sea Kayaking Category

The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to [...]

25
Oct

New Skirt Features For Level Six

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24
Oct

IT’S LIKE GOING TO THE MOON: ITS HARD

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18
Oct

The Paddle Sports Show 2024 | Industry Party/Awards Ceremony

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15
Oct

Ladsinstan – Chapter II

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09
Oct

Hiko | Shade D4 | Apparel | P2S2024

Hiko presents their Shade D4, A UV Top with reinforced material on the elbow, designed [...]

07
Oct

Palm Equipment | Fuse Range | Apparel | P2S2024

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04
Oct

Kayak Zone | Adventure Anita | Recreational | P2S2024

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04
Oct

Galaxy Kayaks | Alboran FX3 | Fishing Kayak | P2S2024

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03
Oct

2024 Paddle Sports Show | The International Paddle Sports Trade Show

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03
Oct

Rebel Kayaks | ilaga | Sea Kayaks | P2S2024

Rebel Kayaks introduces their latest model, the Ilaga—meaning ‘friend’—a rolling Greenland-style kayak. For smaller paddlers, [...]

Lettmann | Ultra Light Touring Paddles | Paddles | P2S2024

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Rainbow Kayak | Sea Kayak Prototype | Sea Kayaking | P2S2024

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Hobie | Compass | Kayak Fishing | P2S2024

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INSIDE The Paddle Sports Show 2024 | SUP

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Vaikobi | Beach Coat | Apparel | P2S2024

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Peak PS | Rapid Suit | Apparel | P2S2024

Pete from Peak PS introduces the Rapid One Piece Suit, designed with features specifically for [...]

Palm Equipment | Solo Adventure PFD | Equipment | P2S2024

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Surf Logic | Wetsuit Pro Dryer | Accessories | P2S2024

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SIC Maui | RST 14.0 | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

SIC Maui introduces the all-new RST 14.0 race SUP board! Recently crowned a World Champion, [...]

JBay Zone | Limited Edition Designed Boards | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

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Gumotex | Aurion | Inflatable Kayak | P2S2024

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Galaxy Kayaks | Strike | Recreational | P2S2024

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Aquabound | Tetra | Touring Paddles | P2S2024

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Kudo | Airlite Featherweight Pump | Accessories | P2S2024

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Palm Equipment | Gradient 3.0 | Apparel | P2S2024

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Aqua Design | Pitch Helmet | Equipment | P2S2024

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Hiko | Gambit Shorts | Apparel | P2S2024

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Pyranha | Helectron | WW/Freestyle Kayaks | P2S2024

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Prijon | Seatron Sport | Sea Kayaks | P2S2024

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Pyranha | Ripper 2 | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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Arctic Watersports | Jackson Journey | Sea Kayaks | P2S2024

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Lettmann | Puffy Machete | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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Indiana | Condor XL | Foils | P2S2024

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INSIDE The Paddle Sports Show 2024 | Kayak Fishing

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NRS | Mesh Back PFDs | Equipment | P2S2024

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Third & Final Day Here at The Paddle Sports Show 2024

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Spade | Raindancer | Apparel | P2S2024

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Nelo Kayaks | 510 | Surf Ski | P2S2024

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Grabner | Outside | Recreational | P2S2024

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Werner Paddles | Stealth | Paddles | P2S2024

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Spade | Full House | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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Indiana | Family Pack 12.0 | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

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Egalis | 3 Piece Paddle | Paddles | P2S2024

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Free Rivers Fund | About Us | P2S2024

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Coastal Rowing Force | Rowing System | Recreational | P2S2024

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Level Six | Whitewater Decks | Equipment | P2S2024

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Nautix | Bacterclean Pro | Accessories | P2S2024

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Nelo Kayaks | 400 | Surf Ski | P2S2024

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Evermax | TPU Packraft | Packrafts | P2S2024

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NRS | Ninja Lineup | Equipment | P2S2024

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Spade Kayaks | Isel | WW Paddles | P2S2024

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Lettmann | Biskaya 90 | Sea Kayaks | P2S2024

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Venture | Marlow | Recreational Canoe | P2S2024

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Werner Paddles | Journey | Canoe Paddles | P2S2024

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Prijon | Beast New Colours | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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RTM | Abaco 3.60 | Recreational | P2S2024

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Apex | Carbon Revolution | WW | P2S2024

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Arctic Watersports | Proton | Touring | P2S2024

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Eckla | Board Seat | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

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Hiko | Rand Skirt | Equipment | P2S2024

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Level Six | Loki Drysuit | Equipment & Apparel | P2S2024

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Pyranha | ReactR | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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INSIDE The Paddle Sports Show 2024 | Whitewater

Join Anna Bruno as she dives into the latest trends and hottest innovations in the [...]

Bekayaker | Brand Review | Recreational | P2S2025

Here is Bartosz Czauderna presenting the line of Touring/Recreational kayaks from Bekayaker, including the most [...]

RTM | Seaview | Recreational | P2S2024

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Day 1 At The Paddle Sports Show 2024

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Oru Kayak | Brand Overview | Recreational | P2S2024

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Kajak Freaks | Greeland Paddle Float | Sea Kayaking | P2S2024

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Jackson Kayak Europe | Brand Overview | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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Eckla | Board Trailer | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

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Gatz Kanus | Orca | Canoes | P2S2024

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Isle SUP | Brand Overview | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

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Welcome to Day 2 | P2S2024

Welcome back to Day 2 at The Paddle Sports Show 2024! Check out what’s going [...]

NRS | 2025 Eclipse Line | Equipment | P2S2024

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Secumar | Secu Dogs | Equipment | P2S2024

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INSIDE The Paddle Sports Show 2024 | Sea Kayaking

Follow Anna Bruno round The Paddle Sports Show 2024 to see what’s new in the [...]

Level Six | Touring Spraydeck Collection | Equipment | P2S2024

24 September 2024

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RTM | Paname | WW/Kayak Cross | P2S2024

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Secumar | Free 100 | Equipment | P2S2024

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Design Kayaks | Unplugged | Sea Kayaks | P2S2024

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Design Kayaks | Unplugged | Sea Kayaks | P2S2024

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NRS | Expedition Duffle | Equipment | P2S2024

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Pyranha | Scorch X | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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Mint Lama | Adventourer | Stand Up Paddle | P2S2024

The Adventourer is the ultimate SUP package, Mint Lama’s all new 11 foot board that [...]

Apex Watercraft | Ringer | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

Eric Jackson presents his brand new design, the Ringer, a super lightweight carbon fibre halfslice [...]

Astral | Indus | Apparel | P2S2024

Here is Joel at Paddle People with the brand new BA from Astral, the Indus! [...]

HF | Big Fish | Equipment | P2S2024

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Pyranha | Burn & Firecracker | WW Kayaks | P2S2024

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Yaska | Pedal Bike | Recreational | P2S2024

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Ridgeside | 14.2 | Sea Kayak | P2S2024

Ridgeside present to us their 14.2 foot Sea Kayak, an all-new design featuring a number [...]

Pyranha | Evo 2 | WW/Kayak Cross | P2S2024

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Interview with Marieke Vogt – Paddle Sports Show 2024 Conference & Talks

Join Us at the 2024 Paddle Sports Show for an Inspiring Talk by Marieke Vogt [...]

12
Sep

Interview with Oscar Chalupsky – Paddle Sports Show 2024 Conference & Talks

Join Us at the 2024 Paddle Sports Show for an Inspiring Talk by Oscar Chalupsky [...]

05
Sep

Tora Bora Waterfalls | Michel Uhl

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27
Aug

Morocco Surf Trip with the Palm Equipment Groms

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26
Aug

SIC Maui – The Kūnalu

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19
Aug

Eggstream in Croatia

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31
Jul

Why Gear Maintenance Matters

The landscape of gear is evolving. Level Six are involving the use of recycled fabrics [...]

29
Jul

Paddle Tribal Waters Part II: Bring the Salmon Home

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19
Jul

Indiana Paddle & Surf launches crowd investing campaign for pioneering expansion

Swiss brand Indiana Paddle & Surf has successfully launched a crowd-investing campaign on Conda.ch, quickly [...]

10
Jul

Coffee with Chips – A downstream diary: Destination Valsesia (Part 2)

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08
Jul

Check out what went down on the day Zack Mutton and Huw Butterworth rain the infamous Mikey Abbot Slide in Norway... A hardly ever run slide (for a reason) with some big consequence Zack and Huw found themselves standing at the bottom in an unplanned descent.

The Slide of All Slides | WakaBro Ep 2

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05
Jul

What Grade is Malupa? Time for a Reassessment of the River Difficulty Scale in White Water Kayaking.

By: Francesco Salvato(Cover photo Carson Linday) For many years now, the scale for grading river [...]

02
Jul

They May be Pristine, But Are The Alps Truly ‘Plastic Free’?

Exploring the untouched alpine lakes of the Italian Alps, Wim Pyl and his team set [...]

28
Jun

Join Ethan Huff as he shares four simple exercises to enhance your paddling technique! This video covers key areas including engaging your shoulders, utilizing hip drive, optimizing top arm use, and maintaining proper spine alignment. Perfect for paddlers of all levels looking to improve their skills and efficiency on the water.

4 Simple Exercises To Improve Your Paddling

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26
Jun

Maui to Molokai to Oahu on Hydrofoil

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19
Jun

Product Pro-File | HIKO Throw Bag Series – Hawk, Eagle & Falcon

Welcome to “The Product Pro-File” at Kayak Session! This new section is all about helping [...]

17
Jun

Product Spotlight | RTM | Pro SUP 10’6

RTM offers a board adapted to the requirements of professionals and the expectations of practitioners. [...]

12
Jun

Olympic Quotas Finalised in Paris

France’s Angele Hug and Spain’s Manuel Ochoa clinched kayak cross gold on the final day [...]

11
Jun

A change of President at Tahe Outdoors France

Thierry Verneuil is surfing toward new horizons and passing the torch to Renaud Lacoste. Tahe [...]

10
Jun

Product Pro-File | NRS Ninja PFD Series

Welcome to “The Product Pro-File” at Kayak Session! This new section is all about helping [...]

04
Jun

Product Spotlight: Prijon – Seatron GT

“Medium to high volume multi-day sea kayak for medium to larger paddlers up till 120 [...]

03
Jun

WILD SEA – Short Documentary

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The Product Pro-File | Level Six Loki Drysuit

Welcome to “The Product Pro-File” at Kayak Session! This new section is all about helping [...]

28
May

We, at Kayak Session got a chat with Marketing Head at PEAK PS where we managed to learn a bit more about the new PS Suit.

The Product Pro-File | PEAK PS Suit

Welcome to “The Product Pro-File” at Kayak Session! This new section is all about helping [...]

27
May

Product Spotlight: SIC Maui – Raptor Pro

“The 5’0″ and 5’4” Raptor Pro Wing shapes are the ultimate board for high-performance wing [...]

23
May

Product Spotlight: Kokatat – Meridian GORE-TEX, Drysuit

“Our most popular drysuit has been updated for 2021, and it’s the best yet thanks [...]

21
May

A high performance whitewater jacket for the next generation of whitewater adventurers. Our premium 3D cut in breathable XP 2-layer fabric, sized for paddlers up to sixteen years old. MATERIAL XP 2-Layer Fabric

Palm Equipment | Rocket Kids Cag | Kids Apparel | Product Spotlight

Canoeing, sailing, kayaking. However you take to the water, the Rocket will keep wind and [...]

16
May

Enviro News: Free Flowing Sorba River (Italy)

It is now official for a few weeks, the battle to protect the Sorba River [...]

14
May

INTERVIEW : EMILY JACKSON | Jackson Kayak Teams up with Werner Paddles

This week, the paddle sports community was rocked by the announcement of Jackson Kayaks’ acquisition [...]

09
May

JACKSON KAYAK and WERNER PADDLES JOIN FORCES

JACKSON KAYAK AND WERNER PADDLES – STRONGER TOGETHER A new alliance between Jackson Kayak and [...]

08
May

Aqua Bound | Ariel Minor Carbon | WW Paddle | Product Spotlight

“Level up your paddling game with the most innovative paddle in whitewater. Aerial Minor blades [...]

07
May

Select Paddles | X.Gorm | Sea Kayak Paddle | Product Spotlight

“A traditional Greenland Style carbon paddle, the X.Gorm is designed with the very best in composite technology. [...]

02
May

Lettmann | The Horny Potato 65/85 | WW Kayaks | Product Spotlight

“We did it! Our Machete’s incredible features blew our mind, which inspired us to design [...]

30
Apr

The Paddle Sports Show Presents: The Paddle Sports Film Festival

Introducing the inaugural Paddle Sports Show Film Festival, in partnership with Kayak Session, Paddle World [...]

26
Apr

‘Elite’ Outfitting | Pyranha

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Jackson Kayak | Coosa X | Kayak Fishing | Product Spotlight

“Jackson Kayak deepens its roots in river fishing with this updated take on the Coosa [...]

23
Apr

Palm Equipment | Glide | PFD | Product Spotlight

“This waist-belt PFD conceals a 100 N floatation bladder which can be instantly inflated when [...]

21
Apr

Gumotex | Framura | Recreational Sit Inside Kayak | Product Spotlight

“The FRAMURA is the fastest kayak produced by GUMOTEX. It is designed for leisure and [...]

18
Apr

Pyranha x Gui Gui | WW Freestyle Boat | Product Spotlight

“A new generation of freestyle kayak. Guillaume and the GuiGui pro team have been hard [...]

16
Apr

Tsangpo Gilet M&W | Palm Equipment | Apparel | Product Spotlight

“A perfect mid layer for cold weather paddling, the Tsangpo gilet keeps your body warm [...]

12
Apr

Lettmann | Ergonom Pro Sea | High End Rec Paddle | Product Spotlight

“Our Ergonom Pro Sea is a paddle designed for long distance kayakers. It’s narrow blades [...]

11
Apr

Spade | Barracuda | WW River Runner | Product Spotlight

“The new Barracuda is super fast and super fun to paddle. And yes, it’s ready [...]

10
Apr

NRS | Quiver 10’4 | Whitewater SUP Board | Product Spotlight

“Stable and responsive, the NRS Quiver Inflatable SUP Boards have a wide deck and extra [...]

09
Apr

Lettmann | Adria | Sea Kayak K1 Composite | Product Spotlight

“Small but great. With its five meters in length, the compact Adria comes across as [...]

05
Apr

Beaters Of The Year 2023 | Best of Reel

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01
Apr

Online Sea Kayaking Tips | Forward Paddling

Check out the latest from NRS’s Sea Kayak Tips Series. In this episode get some [...]

13
Feb

Toxaway River Kayaking

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09
Feb

The Year’s First Tournament! Epic Harris Chain Top Water Action!

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08
Feb

REEL WORLD Vol.8 | Kayak Session Competitions

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06
Feb

He dared to dream | South African Canoe Champion

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01
Feb

Dropstitch – What Is It?

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26
Jan

Aberglaslyn Gorge Kayaking | Aaron Kendall

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24
Jan

OC1 Surfing Party Wave #2 at Hickam Harbor | GoPro 360

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22
Jan

Kai Lenny Cracks Helmet on Pipeline Reef | “It May Have Saved My Life”

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18
Jan

Weekend Warrior | Tristan Oluper

The Weekend Warrior – someone who may not have the possibility to kayak everyday, every-week [...]

17
Jan

Costa Creeka | Eggstream

Check out EP5 from Eggstream on their Costa Rica trip! A full on episode full [...]

15
Jan

Pyrénées | Home of Steep Creeking

Must we introduce the Pyrenees? It has long been among Europe’s premier destinations, offering a [...]

28
Dec

Waterfall Hunting in Brazil! | SEND

SEND has dropped their latest edit and this time from the tropical land of Brazil! [...]

22
Dec

Box Canyon of the Yellowstone | 14 Years Old

Check out young ripper Jude Franczyk at only 14 YEARS OLD getting his PFD on [...]

21
Dec

STIKINE | Tyler Bradt

Brought to you by Kavu and Tyler Bradt is this amazing edit from a descent [...]

20
Dec

Team Starboard Highlights | 2023 ICF SUP World Championships

Check out the highlights from the Team at Starboard while attending the 2023 ICF SUP [...]

19
Dec

Designing the SNAIL | Leif Anderson

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18
Dec

Stealth and Covert Walkthrough With Dane Jackson

Check out the newest addition to Werner’s paddle range, the Stealth and Covert. Closely designed [...]

14
Dec

High Water Rio Claro | Aniol Serrasolses

Follow Aniol Serrasolses through the tight gorges of the Rio Claro in Chile at some [...]

13
Dec

Paddling Through The Most Beautiful Canyon in France

Follow Nouria Newman down the stunning Verdon Gorges, situated in South-Eastern France. One of the [...]

12
Dec

Beaverfest 2023 | Dane Jackson

Follow Dane Jackson for the anticipated weekend of Beaverfest 2023 in New York! A classic [...]

11
Dec

Fishing for 80K | Final day | “Huge Mistake Cost Me”

Follow Kristine Fischer sitting in 13th going into the final day of the Hobie Bass [...]

08
Dec

Gran Canaria Pro-AM | APP World Titles 2023

From 21st-28th November we seen the APP SUP Open take place in Las Palmas de [...]

07
Dec

New Tika Women’s PFD | Palm Equipment

Check out Palm Equipment’s all new Women’s PFD – The Tika goes live this month [...]

06
Dec

Black Bag Friday 2023 – Cleaning instead of consuming!

Fifteen volunteers from the local charity Paddle Peak took to waters of the River Derwent [...]

05
Dec

BUGS, JETLAG and HUMIDITY | Kayaking in Costa Rica EP1

Follow Eggstream on their first few days whitewater kayaking in Costa Rica, battling bugs, jetlag, [...]

04
Dec

Something is Changing

“In the spring, the winter snow begins to melt and the water fills the valley [...]

30
Nov

Rip into a Scorchin’ Winter

Winter boating doesn’t always have to be such a task, low levels and cold temperatures [...]

24
Nov

Salto Blanco Days | Chile

Check out matt Jackson getting many joy laps on the beautiful Rio Blanco, a classic [...]

21
Nov

Inflatable Award Winner | Gumotex Seashine | Product Of The Year Awards 2024

Gumotex won the Product of the Year Award in the Inflatables category for their Seashine, [...]

16
Nov

Sustainability Award Winner | Peak PS – Circular Ready Program | Product Of The Year Awards 2024

Peak PS won the Sustainability Award for 2024 at the Paddle Sports Show for their [...]

14
Nov

Stand Up Paddling Award Winner | SIC – RS14 x 24.5 D | Product Of The Year Awards 2024

SIC Maui won the Stand Up Paddling Product of the Year Award for their RS14 [...]

13
Nov

Dealer Buzz Award | NRS Ninja PFD Line | Product of the Year Awards 2024

The all new Ninja PFD line from NRS was chosen for Paddle Sports Show Product [...]

10
Nov

Foil Sports Award | Indiana SUP & Surf Downwinder | Product of the Year Awards 2024

In the Foil Sports category we saw Indiana win Product of the Year Award for [...]

09
Nov

Innovation Award Winner | Level Six Class 6 Spraydeck | Product of the Year Awards 2024

The all-new Class 6 spraydeck from Level Six won the Product of the Year Award [...]

08
Nov

2024 Paddlesports Product of the Year Awards | The Winners

Once more, KS Publishing, renowned for Kayak Session Mag, Paddle World Mag, Sup World Mag, [...]

02
Nov

Paddle Sports Show 2023 – Awards Ceremonies & Industry Dinner Party

The Paddle Sport Show 2023 Industry Awards Party. As every year at the Paddle Sport [...]

Inside The Paddle Sports Show 2023 | SurfSki

Follow Anna from Kayak Session around The Paddle Sports Show 2023 as she checks out [...]

The Paddle People | Kokopelli Chasm-Lite SUP | SUP | P2S2023

Check out the Chasm-Lite, a new lightweight packable SUP from Kokopelli, shown by The Paddle [...]

The Paddle People | CambKart | Accessories | P2S2023

Check out the CambKart from The Paddle People at The Paddle Sport Show 2023, what [...]

Let the River Live

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21
Oct

SUP SURFING POV | ONE DAY WITH ME IN THE MALDIVES

Check out this video from Mauka Lodge on a day in the Maldives SUP Surfing [...]

19
Oct

KTRAINER | Training | P2S2023

KTRAINER presenting their KTRAINER Product in Strasbourg. Only at the Paddle Sports Show 2023 in [...]

28
Sep

GUMOTEX | MATTRESS | Inflatable | P2S2023

Gumotex presenting their MATTRESS from their inflatable range. Only at the Paddle Sports Show 2023 [...]

28
Sep

Aquapac | Impact Max | Accessories | P2S2023

Only at the Paddle Sports Show 2023 in Strasbourg, France. #paddlesportshow #p2s2023 #strasbourg #paddlesports [...]

28
Sep

P2S2023 Kicks Off | Day 1

Welcome to The Paddle Sport Show 2023 in Strabourg, France! We are here kicking off [...]

27
Sep

The Countdown Begins | The Paddle Sports Show 2023

Join Kayak Session Magazine Editor Anna Bruno behind the scenes in Strasbourg, France for The [...]

Bren Orton | California 2023

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20
Sep

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13
Sep

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Sep

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07
Sep

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Sep

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Sep

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01
Sep

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31
Aug

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30
Aug

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25
Aug

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21
Aug

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16
Aug

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Aug

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Aug

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Aug

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Aug

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31
Jul

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27
Jul

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25
Jul

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20
Jul

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18
Jul

Oh Be Joyful Race 2023

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12
Jul

“A Classic!” | GOLDEN GATE

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10
Jul

Highlights Women’s Canoe Slalom Final | 2023 ICF Canoe-Kayak Slalom World Cup Augsburg Germany

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07
Jul

Big Blade Showdown for Downwind Foiling PPC vs Ono Ava

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06
Jul

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03
Jul

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28
Jun

Packrafting the Little White!

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27
Jun

Rip-R Evo 2 | Explained

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26
Jun

Senders EP02 | Telemark Waterfall Kayaking

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23
Jun

Nouria Newmans Winning Run | KOTA

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22
Jun

2023 Longboard SUP Revolution Bali Cosmic Experience | Event Recap Video

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19
Jun

Dragons Tongue: Breaking Down the Line

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17
Jun

Road To Worlds || Ep 1 – STAKEOUT

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15
Jun

EP08 New Zealand 2022/23 Highlights

Follow 2/3 of the Pistyll Production crew, Huw Butterworth and John Haines as they spent [...]

13
Jun

Aqua Marina New SUP given award, A Rated award

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12
Jun

Jackpot! Is this the best paddle weekend Scotland can offer?

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09
Jun

World’s Best show why they are the World’s Best

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07
Jun

King of the Alps 2023 – Finals Day

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06
Jun

SUP Surf in Bali – Kai Lenny

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05
Jun

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02
Jun

24 Hours on the Zambezi River

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01
Jun

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31
May

Level Six King Of The Alps 2023 Program

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Shared Medals Mark Final Day of Canoe Sprint World Cup

On the closing day of the Canoe Sprint World Cup organized by the International Canoe [...]

29
May

New Hangout Water Hammock from BOTE

Introducing the latest addition to BOTE’s Hangout Collection: The Hangout Water Hammock. Designed for ultimate [...]

25
May

The Grand Canyon of the Stikine

Follow Benjy Rowlands and crew down the legendary Stickine last Summer, a river looked up [...]

23
May

Toba Caldera kayaking festival on Asahan 2022 – Indonesia

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22
May

Paddling Community | Episode 20 | One Video A Week

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19
May

A weekend in Italy | Senders

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11
May

Coast Mountain Chronicles: The Bishop River Part II

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10
May

Intrigue Abounds at Opening Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup

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08
May

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05
May

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04
May

From Wounds to Waves | Kokatat Supports Disabled British Veterans’ Kayak Expedition Through Alaska’s Inside Passag

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02
May

La Seu & Sort To Host World Championships in 2027

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01
May

Jackson Kayak Creek Float Walkthrough | Product Spotlight

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28
Apr

ARIA 5’8 Foil Board by TAHE | Product Spotlight

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26
Apr

Fastest Descent of Loch Ness | New Guinness World Record

We interviewed SUP Paddler Mark Salter, who has just broke the record for fastest descent [...]

DeeFest 2023 | Through the Eyes of Aloha

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20
Apr

Melker of Sweden launches in North America

Following intense networking in the USA, the Swedish kayak producer is now ready take on [...]

19
Apr

Two Awesome Sessions in Réunion Island

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18
Apr

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17
Apr

International Canoe Federation Launch New Channel For Exclusive Live Coverage

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14
Apr

Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World

Follow Steve Hawley (of Hood River, OR) an environmental journalist, author and filmmaker on the forefront [...]

13
Apr

Is Soloing Sensible?

Follow Matthew Brook as he discusses solo whitewater kayaking and the benefits but also what [...]

11
Apr

Quick Pro Belt from Palm Equipment | Product Spotlight

Check the latest on Palm’s Quick Pro Belt. A versatile quick release belt with the [...]

06
Apr

Event Bids Underline Interest in Hosting ICF Competitions

Multiple bids to host upcoming International Canoe Federation world championship events during the next Olympic [...]

05
Apr

Follow the Eggstream crew as they travel to the Lettmann Factory and build their new Horny Potatoes

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04
Apr

Three Chinese Partnership Deals Signed With ICF

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03
Apr

Riff PFD from Palm Equipment | Product Spotlight

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31
Mar

Sea Kayak Surfing in Matanzas, Cuba

Follow the Kayak Hipster on sea kayak surfing adventures in Matanzas, Cuba. With epic waves [...]

30
Mar

Kayak Fishing on Lake Chickamauga for the Bassmaster Classic Tournament

Follow Kristine Fischer on the Bassmaster Classic 2 day tournament on Lake Chickamauga! [...]

28
Mar

Sea Kayaking Rescue Tips: Safety Around Rocks

Online Sea Kayaking are back with another great tutorial all about safety in your sea [...]

22
Mar

Zen Adventure of a Lifetime

Attention all Future Fighters! Join starboard on a journey towards a sustainable future and make [...]

16
Mar

Online Sea Kayaking Rescue Tips: Scoop Rescue

For situations when your paddling partner can’t help themselves—too fatigued, injured, or even unconscious—the scoop [...]

14
Mar

How To Prepare For SUP Race Season with Blue Ewer

In this SUPboarder video, Blue Ewer shares his insights on how best to prepare for [...]

13
Mar

Indiana Paddle Surf iSUP Range 2023 | Product Spotlight

The SUPboarder gives us an overview of the iSUP range from Indiana for 2023. [...]

11
Mar

Best Streches For Paddle Boarders | Fitness

Ethan Huff is back with another great tutorial, this time covering essential streches you can [...]

06
Mar

The New Starboard Generation 3-in-1 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board | Product Spotlight

Introducing the latest evolution in inflatable SUPs – the all-new *2023 Starboard 12’6″ x 30″ [...]

02
Mar

Kai Lenny goes XXL

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28
Feb

Why you Should Film Yourself Paddling | Instructional

Matt Brook talks us through an interesting topic for all paddle sports: why it is [...]

27
Feb

Sea Kayak Surfing in Tofino, British Columbia

Follow sea kayaking fanatic Mike McHolm on a sweet sea kayak surfing session in Tofino [...]

22
Feb

Bow Rudder vs Cross-Bow Rudder – A Discussion on Learning | Sea Kayaking

The Kayak Hipster follows up with a discussion on these two very useful maneuvers and [...]

20
Feb

Online Sea Kayaking Rescue Tips: Deep Water Rescue

Online Sea kayaking are back with a new rescue tutorial, one that is very important [...]

17
Feb

Trailhead Paddle Shack has been a Canadian landmark for nearly 50 years. It began in 1976 as Trailhead, merging with the Paddle Shack in 2012. We met with co-owner Jason Yarrington to hear his perspective on the past few years, what makes TPS so special, and what is expected for 2023.

Interview: Jason Yarrington

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Being a leader in the paddlesport industry often comes with a dark side: The more we grow, the more waste we generate, and the bigger our environmental impact becomes. It is a reality many are working to change not as an afterthought but from the get-go. “We need to start taking ownership not only for cleaning up the mess but for reducing the mess in the first place,” advocates Soul Waterman owner and designer Corran Addison.

When Less is More

How simplified products are helping paddlesports work toward a circular economy. A surprising trend is [...]

In 2016, paracanoeing debuted at the Paralympic Game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, putting an international spotlight on the benefits of getting people with disabilities out on the water. Including a Va’a class, a Polynesian-style outrigger canoe, in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games signifies a broader trend: the paddlesport industry is on board to promote and grow adaptive paddlesports. It’s about time.

Open Waters Ahead

Why it’s time for the industry to embrace adaptive paddling Rather than focusing on the [...]

This fall, brands came under fire for designs that felt a little too familiar. While far from the first (or last) time a “copy cat” call sounded, it raises the question, where do we draw the line between inspiration and imitation? How can we, as an industry, support innovation and unique design?

Too Close for Comfort

Drawing the line between Inspiration and Imitation This fall, brands came under fire for designs [...]

Interview: Gero Priebe

The Hobie name has long been synonymous with water sports, bringing to mind bright California [...]

From June 2020 to March 2022, paddleboard sales surged as COVID lockdown measures and travel restrictions affected lives on a global scale. Stand-up paddling, with its accessibility, versatility, and gentle learning curve, became a go-to for fitness and leisure while maintaining social distance.

Rising Above the Rest

“Move over SUP. There’s a new board in town.” Since the beginning of the SUP [...]

Closing the Diversity Gap

For years now, it has been widely agreed that prices need to increase for the [...]

The past three years have seen continued growth in paddlesports and solidified our position as an industry capable of overcoming challenge after challenge. The uncertainties of Covid were met with ongoing global turbulence. Zero Covid regulations continued in China even as the rest of the world returned to pre-pandemic norms. Russia invaded Ukraine, contributing to rising prices and energy and labor shortages, driving production costs up and straining finances. The United Kingdom cycled through prime ministers and left the European Union while American politics became increasingly divisive. When the industry saw its biggest increase in popularity in nearly two decades, retailers around the globe faced the surge in demand with empty shelves. We enter 2023 with fully stocked shelves, yet demand for paddlesport products is decreasing from pandemic highs, and production costs and inflation remain high. Nevertheless, a hesitant optimism for the future continues to buoy the industry.

What’s Around the Corner?

A look at what fully stocked shelves and rising production costs might mean for paddlesports. [...]

ICF announces Date for Stand Up Paddling World Championships | INDUSTRY NEWS

“The 2023 International Canoe Federation Stand Up Paddling World Championships will be held in Pattaya, [...]

13
Feb

SUP Surfing in Costa Rica with Blue Zone

The Blue Zone’s second SUP Surf Camp retreat of the year saw amazing conditions for [...]

10
Feb

The Bow Rudder – 3 Things to Try | Paddling Tips

Check out this great kayaking technique tutorial by the Kayak Hipster: “Here’s 3 things to [...]

08
Feb

First Tournament | Kissimmee Chain! (BIG BASS)

Follow kayak fishing enthusiate Kristine Fischer on her first ever kayak fishing tournament! Exciting stuff [...]

02
Feb

Jackson Kayak Knarr 2023 Updates | Product Spotlight

What are the changes Jackson Kayak has made to the 2023 Knarr? Chad Brock runs [...]

02
Nov

Big Water Technique – How to Paddle High Volume Rivers

Boyd Ruppelt from the Send School is back once again with another great whitewater tutorial [...]

02
Nov

WHITEWATER CIRCUS 2022

The 4th Edition of the Whitewater Circus took place again this year on the 15th [...]

27
Oct

Get set for the first ICF Virtual World Cup

The inaugural International Canoe Federation Virtual World Cup is set to attract athletes from all over the [...]

22
Oct

Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Online Sea Kayaking introduce their 19 lesson Introduction to sea kayaking course covering everything you [...]

16
Oct

Product Spotlight: The Bluedrive S By Aqua Marina

Meet the latest generation of AQUA MARINAelectric water propulsion device BLUEDRIVE SExplore a new way [...]

21
Jul

News: Fox and Prskavec do What it Takes in Tacen

Australia’s Jessica Fox overcame illness and Czech Jiri Prskavec put down a near perfect run [...]

27
Jun

Product Spotlight: Baltic Launch New Paddle Sport Specific Buoyancy Aids

Baltic Lifejackets Sweden is delighted to introduce you to their new paddle sport specific buoyancy [...]

23
Jun

Slalom: Franklin and Gestin on Fire in Krakow

Frenchman Nicolas Gestin won his first senior world cup gold and Great Britain’s Mallory Franklin [...]

Slalom: Fox Continues Krakow Hot Run While Prindis Shows Resilience

Australian Jess Fox’s love affair with the Krakow slalom course continued and Czech Vit Prindis [...]

News: Triple Gold for Garioud at SUP World Cup

International Canoe Federation world champion Noic Garioud had a weekend to remember in Budapest, claiming [...]

Bozic and Fiserova triumph in Prague World Cup – ICF News

A bruised and bloodied Tereza Fiserova won two gold medals for the host nation while [...]

13
Jun

Dane Jackson – Oh Be Joyful Creek.

Follow Daneo down the super classic Oh Be Joyful creek in Colorado! [...]

12
Jun

Billy the Kid Ep 22 – Zack Mutton in Norway

Follow Zack Mutton and fellow Kiwi Jamie Sutton down the Teigdal in Norway!At the end [...]

09
Jun

Event: A Visit by a Former French President, At ICF Masters World Championships

A visit by a former French President, the first ever ICF Masters World Championships, records [...]

08
Jun

Event: Hostens Makes it Three While Rolenc Bows Out With Gold at Wildwater Titles

France’s Manon Hostens won her third gold medal of the weekend, teammate Quentin Bonnetain won [...]

08
Jun

Event: Žnidarčič One Win From Becoming Most Successful Paddler Ever

One wonders what it would take for Slovenian Nejc Žnidarčič to actually be beaten in men’s wildwater [...]

07
Jun

Press Release: Tough Conditions Bring Out the Best in Paracanoe Paddlers

Ukrainian paracanoe world champion Mykola Syniuk tamed the wild weather conditions in Poznan on Thursday [...]

Expedition: Casper Steinfath The First Person to Circumnavigate Denmark on a SUP board !!!

After 54 days and 1,450 kilometres around Denmark, the Danish SUP World Champion, Casper Steinfath, [...]

Todo Raundalselvi – Senders

The Senders are back in Norway, Bren and a big international crew hit up the [...]

25
May

Press Release: Inauguration of Brand New Production Lines

Inauguration of brand new production lines: another great leap forwards for Tahe Outdoors France There [...]

23
May

Rivieres Les Sentinelles – Episode 2 – Level Six

Episode 2 in Rivieres Les Sentinelles comes from Voss, Norway. In this episode, Nicolas Caussanel [...]

22
May

First descent of the Rio Carrera

Watch as the Serrasolses brothers and friends venture into the wild areas of the southern [...]

19
May

Gear Spotlight – Level Six Ellesmere Jacket

The Ellesmere is a lightweight women-specific 3-season jacket. This jacket is constructed from our award-winning [...]

18
May

Patagonia 2022 – Aniol Serrasolses

Need a Patagonia fix?Then this is the video for you, Aniol and crew have created [...]

13
May

Gear Spotlight – Level Six Creek Boots 2.0

The Creek Boots 2.0 is a high-top neoprene boot designed to keep your feet warm [...]

12
May

Brainwaves – Brooke Hess

In 2017, Brooke Hess had her best year of kayaking. In January, she spent a [...]

07
May

NRS Sidewinder Bib – Gear Spotlight

Cold-weather fishing requires patience, persistence, and a thick skin. The NRS Sidewinder Dry Bib gives [...]

05
May

Gear Spotlight – Pyranha Ripper 2

Found yourself wondering what the new Pyranha Ripper 2 is like?Well, Bren Orton over at [...]

29
Apr

Industry Profile – We are Werner

Werner Paddles have created a cool video showing an insight into how things work over [...]

26
Apr

Le Coeur Vibre de sensation (Entry #6 Short Film of the Year 2022)

High4production show some Québec whitewater sensation with à good vibe of high moving water [...]