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Here are some of the top stories making waves this week:
🌩️ Kayaker killed by lightning strike
🌊 Essentials in our river guiding kit
🛰️ Best satellite communicators
Eighteen-Year-Old Killed By Lightning Strike While Kayaking
Teen’s father says they were paddling to shore when the lightning struck.
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Best Satellite Communicators
Is it time to upgrade your ability to send messages from space? Stay in range and in touch with the best two-way satellite communicators for paddlers.
8 Essentials In Editor Brenna Kelly’s River Guiding Kit
A longtime raft guide, Brenna's rafting essentials may surprise you
How To Get Kids Into Paddling
There’s no such thing as too young to start paddling; use these age appropriate tips to make your trips successful.
How Mike Keen Kayaked Greenland’s Coast On An Inuit Diet
Mike Keen paddled the length of Greenland eating dried fish, whale blubber, and seal stew to test the power of traditional food and endurance.
How To Rig A Canoe Sail And Harness The Wind
DIY guide for a quick, field-assembled sail to get cruising.
