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If you recently started the search for a new kayak then you know there are a lot of factors to…

When you are paddling on a beautiful sunny day it’s easy to lose track of time. One hour can turn to…

There is arguably nothing more important to a paddler than water. Not only is water essential for the…

A view of The Harbor of Rio De Janeiro, a natural wonder of the world. Photos by Tom Gaffey. February…

Valentine’s Day is an intimate and romantic holiday for those with a special someone. Planning the…

Combining snorkeling and kayaking is the recipe for an unforgettable time above and below the water…

Featured Authors

Adrian Meissner

Inspired by wanderlust and a passion for rivers, Adrian's paddling addiction has taken him across the…

Allyson Saunders

A teacher, whitewater canoe guide, and volunteer firefighter, Allyson Saunders lives in the Madawaska…

Andrew Westwood

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

Anna Levesque

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

Anne Desjardins

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

Becky Mason

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

Brad Jennings

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

Chad Hoover

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

Christopher Crowhurst

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

Claudia Kerckhoff-Van Wijk

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

Cliff Jacobson

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

David Traver Adolphus

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

Gordon Brown

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

Jeff Herman

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

Jeffrey Lee

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

Jerry White

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

Jim Baird

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

Jimmy Blakeney

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

Jodelle Fitzwater

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

John Chase

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

Ken Whiting

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

Kevin Callan

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

Luke Rovner

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

Mike Aronoff

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

Moulton Avery

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

Nigel Foster

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

Paul Kuthe

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

Paul Barnard

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

Sydney Aveson

Sydney Aveson is the communications coordinator for the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism. She is…

Tom Watson

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

Tom Gaffey

Tom Gaffey is a travel writer and author who first discovered his love of paddling at his grandparent’s…

Tony Kramer

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

Water Sports Foundation

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the WSF has successfully managed dozens of boating safety outreach…

Wayne Horodowich

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