by Wayne Horodowich

A class by definition is finite. Knowledge is infinite, because it keeps increasing. Since we cannot teach everything in one class it automatically means that a class will have its limitations.

Encompassing over 1,000,000 acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is in peril from a proposed toxic copper mine on the park’s boundary. Patagonia ambassador Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate paddles through the northern Minnesota wilderness to give voice to a silent, pristine place.

There are two main questions that you should think about when buying a kayak. What do you see yourself doing in the kayak? And, how much are you willing to spend?

by fssnowshoe
[New Market, NH] - A 9.5 mile paddle on an incoming tide from Hilton Park in Dover, NH to Schanda Park in Newmarket, NH. A leisurely 3 hour paddle with light winds and a few sprinkles.

The Uncalculated Risk is the first film in an excellent whitewater safety series produced by the American Red Cross in the late 1970's. It's noteworthy for not sugarcoating the hazards, and it pulls no punches in laying out the fastest ways to get yourself killed in whitewater sports.

For many years I've been an avid sea kayaker who resisted the temptation to dehydrate my food before any given trip. Why? Simply because, as many among us, I was led to believe that it was a long, complex, difficult task that was messy, unsafe and, more importantly, did not yield palatable results.

Mike Spr - Platte River, Upper Michigan

If you've ever pondered the question, "If I were stranded alone on a desert island, what would I most want to have with me?", now is the time to give it some serious consideration.

Learn about tidal streams and how they affect you when kayaking. This short clip helps you to learn about how to best plan for tidal streams.

It's been a while, but the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE sale is back! Now is the time to stock up on the latest paddling shirt designs. Valid on ALL shirts!

The quality of your tarp and the skill of erecting one is more crucial on a trip than a tent. Learn a few pointers regarding rain tarps for camp.

Once you've inflated your SUP a time or two with the manual pump, you realize that's the most exhausting part. So unless you want the extra workout, it would be a big step up to consider an Electric SUP Pump.

Sawyer Paddles has been based in Talent, Oregon for 33+ years. They were fortunate, but their local community needs our help after the devastating wildfires.

Should you tie everything into your canoe when you run rapids? Or should gear be allowed to float free in a capsize?

Paddling alone means dealing with surprises alone. This Point of View account shows the importance of paddling with a partner.