Explore More: Paddle the Rivers & Canals of England and Wales this Summer!

As the summer holidays approach, there’s no better time to get out on the water [...]

24
Jul
Klamath Dam Removal Update | Drawdown Has Begun

A historic step towards environmental restoration is underway on the Klamath River as the removal [...]

14
Feb
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
Connection | NRS Film

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03
Jul
From Wounds to Waves | Kokatat Supports Disabled British Veterans’ Kayak Expedition Through Alaska’s Inside Passag

Join us as we follow the journey of six veterans and two able-bodied civilians as [...]

02
May
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
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

Trailhead Paddle Shack – Trailhead Canoes, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Trailhead Paddle Shack has been a [...]

14
Feb
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 [...]

14
Feb
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 [...]

14
Feb
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 [...]

14
Feb