Canoeing & Kayaking

canoeing on a misty lake.

Weekend Warm-Up: Waterwalker

We often head into the wilderness seeking high adventure,...
February 4, 2023
a map of the tasman sea

Another Attempt to Kayak the Deadly Tasman Sea

Another attempt is underway to kayak across the Tasman...
January 16, 2023
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...
December 29, 2022
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...
December 27, 2022
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,...
December 24, 2022
Newman sends a huge waterfall

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

Nouria Newman wants to be the first female kayaker...
November 5, 2022
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...
October 13, 2022
david hillman

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

On June 4, 2022, American paddler David Hillman slid...
October 10, 2022
Painting from the canoe

Paddling and Painting the Missouri River

Steve Snell has paddled the length of America’s longest...
September 26, 2022
Madison Eklund paddles with a dog

Madison Eklund Completes 2,400km Solo Kayak

Madison Eklund has successfully kayaked from Minnesota to Hudson...
September 26, 2022
Cyril Derremaux paddling away from California

Cyril Derreumaux Kayaks From California to Hawaii

Cyril Derreumaux has completed his solo kayak from California...
September 20, 2022
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...
September 12, 2022
nick ray kayaking

Man Begins Year-Long Kayak Journey Around Scotland

In May 2019, Nick Ray leapt into the sea...
August 29, 2022
cliffs and fog on NW Baffin Island

Arctic Cowboys Abort Northwest Passage Kayak Expedition

West Hansen and Jeff Wueste, already down a team...
August 19, 2022
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...
August 13, 2022

One Northwest Passage Kayaker Drops Out

On August 3, weather and ice were finally favorable...
August 7, 2022
SUP'er digs into green water

Extreme Stand-Up Paddleboarding: The Northwest Passage

It won't just be the Arctic Cowboys attempting to...
August 1, 2022
Cliffs and water along the Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage Kayakers Begin Soon

The Northwest Passage’s days as a mysterious, notoriously difficult...
July 26, 2022
Side profile of Derremaux in his kayak

California-Hawaii By Kayak Begins

Cyril Derreumaux has started kayaking from California to Hawaii....
June 21, 2022
portrait of Madison Eklund

Interview with Madison Eklund: 560km Into a Solo Paddle

On May 7, 26-year-old Madison Eklund left Minneapolis to...
June 19, 2022

Madagascar River Expedition Finishes, and It Was Quite a Ride

Before setting off, Oscar Scafidi and Ben Ziehm Stephen...
June 13, 2022

Musician Embarks on Oregon-to-Florida Paddling Trip

I've never met Thorin Loeks, but I wouldn't bet...
June 4, 2022
Man stands beside kayak in harbor

Solo Kayaker Tries Again to Paddle From California to Hawaii

Cyril Derreumaux, 45, is attempting to kayak from San...
May 30, 2022
bert terhart

One Long Paddle: Man Canoeing 7,000Km Across Canada

What’s it like to walk a mile in the...
May 2, 2022

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