Canoeing & 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...
Side profile of Derremaux in his kayak

California-Hawaii By Kayak Begins

Cyril Derreumaux has started kayaking from California to Hawaii....
portrait of Madison Eklund

Interview with Madison Eklund: 560km Into a Solo Paddle

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

Madagascar River Expedition Finishes, and It Was Quite a Ride

Before setting off, Oscar Scafidi and Ben Ziehm Stephen...

Musician Embarks on Oregon-to-Florida Paddling Trip

I've never met Thorin Loeks, but I wouldn't bet...
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...
bert terhart

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

What’s it like to walk a mile in the...

‘Wild Waters’: Learn About Nouria Newman, One of Paddling’s Greatest Athletes

A whitewater paddling powerhouse, Nouria Newman has stood on...

Four Kayakers Will Try to Paddle the Entire Northwest Passage in One Season

The fabled Northwest Passage is changing as the world...
Photo: Madison Eklund

Woman to Paddle 2,400km From Minneapolis to Hudson Bay

Later this spring, Madison Eklund will leave on a...

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