Canoeing & Kayaking

a man carrying the frame of a traditional kayak.

Weekend Warm-Up: Handmade Kayaks From ‘A Thousand Hands Ago’

"The inhabitants of the Aleutian Islands lived more or...
nick ray kayaking

Man, 59, Kayaking Around Scotland Suffers Medical Emergency

Nick Ray was cruising along in his kayak, about...
Paddling a Patagonian fiord next to a glacier

Scottish Pair to Kayak from Punta Arenas to Cape Horn 

In the next few days, Will Copestake and Seumas...
Richard Kohler arrives in Brazil.

Kayaker Paddles 7,000km From South Africa to Brazil

Richard Kohler (53) has successfully kayaked 7,000km from Cape...
A crowd welcomes Richard Barnes as he lands in New Zealand.

Solo Kayak Across Tasman Sea Completed

Richard Barnes has successfully kayaked 2,000km across the Tasman...
Kayaking in calm water

Kayaking the Northwest Passage and Beyond

On May 31, 2022, Anthony Mallinson and Lindsay Barnett...
canoeing on a misty lake.

Weekend Warm-Up: Waterwalker

We often head into the wilderness seeking high adventure,...
a map of the tasman sea

Another Attempt to Kayak the Deadly Tasman Sea

Another attempt is underway to kayak across the Tasman...
Cyril Derreumaux sets off a flare as he makes it to Hawaii

Top 10 Expeditions of 2022: #3: Kayaking from California to Hawaii

Ocean rowing is becoming ever more popular, but kayaking...
The special kayak, with Richard standing with arms raised.

Kayaking 7,000km from South Africa to Brazil

Richard Kohler, 53, is attempting to kayak alone across...
Kayaking down the river through the oine trees

Top 10 Expedition of 2022: #8: Madison Eklund Kayaks to Hudson Bay 

Madison Eklund had always been an active hiker, climber,...
Newman sends a huge waterfall

Weekend Warm-Up: Nouria Newman in ‘Wild Waters’

Nouria Newman wants to be the first female kayaker...
Cyril Derreumaux in the final moments of his journey

Interview: Cyril Derreumaux on Kayaking Alone to Hawaii 

On September 20, Cyril Derreumaux completed his 4,444km solitary...
david hillman

America’s Ultra-Paddle: 5,800Km Along the Missouri River

On June 4, 2022, American paddler David Hillman slid...
Painting from the canoe

Paddling and Painting the Missouri River

Steve Snell has paddled the length of America’s longest...
Madison Eklund paddles with a dog

Madison Eklund Completes 2,400km Solo Kayak

Madison Eklund has successfully kayaked from Minnesota to Hudson...
Cyril Derremaux paddling away from California

Cyril Derreumaux Kayaks From California to Hawaii

Cyril Derreumaux has completed his solo kayak from California...
ben stookesbury whitewater kayaking

First Kayak Descent of Mexico’s Basaseachi River in Copper Canyon

Erik Boomer and Ben Stookesberry can't seem to get...
nick ray kayaking

Man Begins Year-Long Kayak Journey Around Scotland

In May 2019, Nick Ray leapt into the sea...
cliffs and fog on NW Baffin Island

Arctic Cowboys Abort Northwest Passage Kayak Expedition

West Hansen and Jeff Wueste, already down a team...
The four women rowers stand in their boat near the finish

Ocean Rowing Roundup for August

Since our last roundup, one crew has set a...

One Northwest Passage Kayaker Drops Out

On August 3, weather and ice were finally favorable...
SUP'er digs into green water

Extreme Stand-Up Paddleboarding: The Northwest Passage

It won't just be the Arctic Cowboys attempting to...
Cliffs and water along the Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage Kayakers Begin Soon

The Northwest Passage’s days as a mysterious, notoriously difficult...

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