Paddling Magazine Staff

Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life.

Gear Highlight

Enter to Win a Niphean Paddle Board 🏄‍♂️

Apr 13, 2026

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3 min read

Enter to Win a Niphean Paddle Board 🏄‍♂️

Paddling Magazine is partnering with Niphean to give one lucky paddler a Niphean Dreamspace Series 10' Inflatable Paddle Board with Inflatable Seat. Enter now for your chance to win.

Paddling Magazine Staff

April 9, 2026 - 🛶 Tested And True Paddling Gear • Descending The Amazon • Mastering The C Stroke

Apr 9, 2026

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8 min read

April 9, 2026 - 🛶 Tested And True Paddling Gear • Descending The Amazon • Mastering The C Stroke

We’re highlighting the tested and true paddling gear that stands the test of time, breaking down how to master the C stroke for better control on the water, and exploring why sea kayakers deserve their own Triple Crown, and plenty more to inspire your next adventure. — Paddling Magazine Newsletter Editors

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Paddling This Week

April 7, 2026 - Kayak Repairs, Top Base Layers & The Fight To Save Outdoor Ed

Apr 7, 2026

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8 min read

April 7, 2026 - Kayak Repairs, Top Base Layers & The Fight To Save Outdoor Ed

Master essential on-water kayak repair skills, gear up with the best base layers of 2026, and dive into a thought-provoking look at how risk-averse policies are impacting paddling programs.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Gear Highlight

Meet the Bijoux: A Lifejacket Designed Just for Babies

Apr 4, 2026

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6 min read

Meet the Bijoux: A Lifejacket Designed Just for Babies

The latest from Paddling Magazine

Salus, +1

Paddling This Week

April 2, 2026 🛶 Canoe Rescue Tips + 🏄🏻‍♀️ Best SUPs + 📷 Behind The Scenes On The Whitewater Photo Of A Lifetime

Apr 2, 2026

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7 min read

April 2, 2026 🛶 Canoe Rescue Tips + 🏄🏻‍♀️ Best SUPs + 📷 Behind The Scenes On The Whitewater Photo Of A Lifetime

A quick roundup of must-watch paddling tips, behind-the-scenes stories, top gear picks for 2026, and more.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

April 1, 2026 🛶 🎥 Video Applications To Replace Permit Lotteries 🏄🏻‍♀️ A Self-Navigating Paddleboard • Latest Health Study

Apr 1, 2026

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7 min read

April 1, 2026 🛶 🎥 Video Applications To Replace Permit Lotteries 🏄🏻‍♀️ A Self-Navigating Paddleboard • Latest Health Study

Some April Fools' fun from the Paddling Magazine team.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

March 31, 2026🧊 Paddling With Icebergs (Video) • Greatest Whitewater Descents • 🧭 5 Best Compasses

Mar 31, 2026

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7 min read

March 31, 2026🧊 Paddling With Icebergs (Video) • Greatest Whitewater Descents • 🧭 5 Best Compasses

From icy encounters to legendary descents and essential gear picks, here’s what’s making waves today.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Destination Highlight

Mar 28, 2026

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7 min read

Paddle British Columbia’s Wild Coast 🐋🛶

Kayak the marine-rich waters off Vancouver Island with expert guides leading the way

Sea Kayak Adventures, +1

Paddling This Week

March 26, 2026 • Kayaker Trapped Under Ice + New Gear At Canoecopia + How To Grow Paddlesports

Mar 26, 2026

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11 min read

March 26, 2026 • Kayaker Trapped Under Ice + New Gear At Canoecopia + How To Grow Paddlesports

From a near-fatal winter kayaking incident to cutting-edge gear at Canoecopia, this issue covers the full spectrum of paddling adventure and innovation.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

March 24, 2026• 🐻🛶 Paddling In Bear Country: Close Calls, Gear & Survival Tips

Mar 24, 2026

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8 min read

March 24, 2026• 🐻🛶 Paddling In Bear Country: Close Calls, Gear & Survival Tips

In today’s bear-themed newsletter, we explore the realities of traveling through bear country—from close encounters to the essential skills and gear that keep everyone safe.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Gear Highlight

Mar 21, 2026

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5 min read

The New Echo 2.0

More depth. More Comfort. More Adventure.

Esquif, +1

Paddling This Week

March 19, 2026 •💧Waterproof Gear Check: Fix, Upgrade & Stay Safe This Season 💧

Mar 19, 2026

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10 min read

March 19, 2026 •💧Waterproof Gear Check: Fix, Upgrade & Stay Safe This Season 💧

In today’s newsletter, we’re diving into the world of waterproof essentials. World Water Day is a reminder that while paddlers spend our lives on the water, staying dry depends on the gear we trust.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

March 17, 2026 • 🐬 Kayak Surrounded By Dolphins + An Unheard Of Expedition + Digital Disconnect In Washington

Mar 17, 2026

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9 min read

March 17, 2026 • 🐬 Kayak Surrounded By Dolphins + An Unheard Of Expedition + Digital Disconnect In Washington

From dolphin encounters to a year-long 4,000-km expedition, remote paddling escapes, today’s stories showcase adventure at every scale.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling Giveaway

Enter To Win A FastTrack 385ft Pro Package ($1898 USD Value)

Mar 16, 2026

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3 min read

Enter To Win A FastTrack 385ft Pro Package ($1898 USD Value)

Valued at $1898 USD

Paddling Magazine Staff

Destination Highlight

Join Our Upcoming Webinar On Kayak Expeditions In Portugal

Mar 14, 2026

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5 min read

Join Our Upcoming Webinar On Kayak Expeditions In Portugal

We’re hosting a free webinar on How to Plan a Kayaking Trip in Portugal

Douro Kayak Expeditions, +1

Paddling This Week

March 12, 2026 • 🛶 Why The Coast Guard Is Questioning Paddlers + People Tell Canoeists The Strangest Things + Go Kayaking In Portugal

Mar 12, 2026

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9 min read

March 12, 2026 • 🛶 Why The Coast Guard Is Questioning Paddlers + People Tell Canoeists The Strangest Things + Go Kayaking In Portugal

Get ready for spring paddling with safety surveys, gear tips, hull insights, heartfelt stories, and a free Portugal trip webinar.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

March 10, 2026 • 🛶 The Women Changing The World Of Paddlesports

Mar 10, 2026

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9 min read

March 10, 2026 • 🛶 The Women Changing The World Of Paddlesports

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who are pushing boundaries on the water and helping shape the future of paddling. From record-setting expeditions and groundbreaking river descents to honest conversations about sexism in the outdoors, these stories highlight the resilience, leadership and community building happening across paddlesports.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Gear Highlight

Mar 7, 2026

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2 min read

A New AIRE Potato Has Entered the Chat

A new playful whitewater boat the AIRE Sweet Potato is here!

Aire, +1

Paddling This Week

River Runner Lost In Grand Canyon Accident + A New Class Of Kayak + Trusting Your Gut

Mar 5, 2026

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7 min read

River Runner Lost In Grand Canyon Accident + A New Class Of Kayak + Trusting Your Gut

The latest from Paddling Magazine

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

😨 Plunging A 100-Foot Waterfall + Science Says Why Canoeing Is Key To Happiness + 🔥 Light A No-Match Fire + 🛶 Canoe Sledding The Spring Breakup

Mar 3, 2026

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4 min read

😨 Plunging A 100-Foot Waterfall + Science Says Why Canoeing Is Key To Happiness + 🔥 Light A No-Match Fire + 🛶 Canoe Sledding The Spring Breakup

The latest from Paddling Magazine

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling Giveaway

Mar 2, 2026

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3 min read

Mustang Survival Giveaway – Enter for a Chance Win Before March 22

Valued at $995

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

🦅 Kayaker Rescues Eagle Stranded On Ice • Why Quitters Win • 🛶 100-Year-Old Canoe Expedition Mystery Solved

Feb 26, 2026

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8 min read

🦅 Kayaker Rescues Eagle Stranded On Ice • Why Quitters Win • 🛶 100-Year-Old Canoe Expedition Mystery Solved

The latest from Paddling Magazine

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

6 Tips To Banish Fear (Video) • ACA Charts New Course • Health Benefits Of Paddling • Secret Histories Of Rivers

Feb 24, 2026

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7 min read

6 Tips To Banish Fear (Video) • ACA Charts New Course • Health Benefits Of Paddling • Secret Histories Of Rivers

From mastering anxiety on challenging waters to new ACA instruction, kayak camping fitness, LiDAR river maps, and the upcoming Spring 2026 issue, this newsletter is your guide to paddling smarter and safer.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

🛶 Custom 11- Pound Canoe Build for Urban Adventures + Cliff Jacobson On 70 Years Of Canoeing + ⛺ Tent Repair + River Permit Lottery

Feb 19, 2026

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5 min read

🛶 Custom 11- Pound Canoe Build for Urban Adventures + Cliff Jacobson On 70 Years Of Canoeing + ⛺ Tent Repair + River Permit Lottery

From custom urban canoes to expert camping tips and hard-to-get river permits, this week’s stories cover the full spectrum of modern paddling.

Paddling Magazine Staff

Paddling This Week

Rigors Of Guide School (Video) • Best Navigation Apps 📱🗺️ • Set Up A Tarp Like A Pro • ⛺ All-Inclusive Canoe Trips 🛶

Feb 17, 2026

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5 min read

Rigors Of Guide School (Video) • Best Navigation Apps 📱🗺️ • Set Up A Tarp Like A Pro • ⛺ All-Inclusive Canoe Trips 🛶

The latest from Paddling Magazine

Paddling Magazine Staff