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We humans are competitive, and sometimes that competitiveness doesn’t end well, but sometimes it drives…

Getting Started, Techniques & Safety

Reading a river is no different than reading a book -- you just need to have the correct vocabulary. In…

Techniques & Safety, Interest

Nathan Joel Rich of Southern Salt Kayak Fishing goes over the 6 most common mistakes people make in a…

Getting Started, Interest

As the season turns over and fall sales arrive, it’s a good time to inspect, upgrade and replace the…

Ken Whiting of PaddleTV explains the purpose of rudders and skegs, and whether or not you need one on…

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If you capsize and have to swim back to shore, swimming with your paddle will be a lot easier and…

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Andrew Westwood

Andrew Westwood is a wilderness canoe adventurer, whitewater paddler, open canoe slalom competitor and…

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Anna Levesque

Anna Levesque is a world-class kayaker who has a passion for inspiring and teaching women.

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Anne Desjardins

Eating right is an important part of any paddling trip. Anne shares her expertise in eating well and…

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Becky Mason

Becky Mason is the daughter of canoe icon Bill Mason. She shares her family's passion for canoeing and…

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Brad Jennings

Brad Jennings is one half of the father-son team who run the website 'ExploreTheBackcountry.com' while…

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Chad Hoover

Chad specializes in light tackle, artificial and fly fishing from a kayak for largemouth bass and most…

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Christopher Crowhurst

Learning the Inuit paddle strokes, rolls and rescues is Chris' passion. He is equally passionate about…

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Claudia Kerckhoff-Van Wijk

Claudia Kerckhoff-Van Wijk is a ten-time Canadian whitewater kayak champion, and world bronze medallist.…

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Cliff Jacobson

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America’s most respected outdoors writers and wilderness paddlers. He is…

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David Traver Adolphus

David's family history with boats goes back to when one of his ancestors fell off the Mayflower (they…

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Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown is one of the world's top sea kayak coaches and holds the British Canoe Union (BCU) Level 5…

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Jeff Herman

Jeff "Birdsnest" Herman is an ACA certified Instructor who found his way to sea kayaking through his…

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Jeffrey Lee

Jeffrey Lee considers himself an "enthusiastic student" of the art of sea kayaking. He edits 'Superior…

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Jerry White

Former Kayak Fishing Rep Jerry White shares tips and tricks for one of the fastest growing segment in…

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Jim Baird

Jim Baird is a wilderness adventurer who navigates through some of the most remote areas of…

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Jimmy Blakeney

Jimmy Blakeney is an outdoor industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in all facets of the…

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Jodelle Fitzwater

Jodelle loves anything that has to do with getting "fit", getting on the"water", and getting involved in…

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John Chase

John Chase is an ACA certified kayak instructor and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. John has taught…

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Ken Whiting

Former whitewater champion Ken Whiting offers great technical articles focusing mainly on whitewater…

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Kevin Callan

National Magazine Award winner Kevin Callan is sure to put a smile on your face as he shares his…

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Luke Rovner

Luke Rovner (AKA: the Kayak Hipster) is a sea kayak instructor, with a focus on rolling and traditional…

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Mike Aronoff

Mike Aronoff teaches sea kayaking, river kayaking and safety and rescue skills as the owner/operator of…

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Moulton Avery

Moulton Avery is Founder and Director of the National Center for Cold Water Safety. He’s an expert on…

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Nigel Foster

Nigel Foster is an English sea kayaker, kayak designer, instructor and author. He is the first and…

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Paul Kuthe

Paul is an ACA certified whitewater instructor and a Level III BCU whitewater Coach and a 5 star sea…

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Paul Barnard

As the Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager for the U.S. Coast Guard Eighth District, Paul is a…

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Tom Watson

An avid sea kayaker and award-winning outdoor writer, Tom writes on a variety of kayaking topics…

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Tony Kramer

Tony Kramer is an experienced guide, sea kayak instructor and founder of 'The Sea Kayaker' which is a…

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Wayne Horodowich

Founder of The University of Sea Kayaking (USK) Wayne writes in-depth how-to articles for better…

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