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In Today’s Newsletter: From adrenaline-fueled ditch races and innovative canoe design to hard-earned lessons on the Great Lakes, this week’s paddling picks offer inspiration, insight and plenty of reasons to get back on the water.

High-Speed Drainage Ditch Boatercross (Video)

The Lions Bay drainage ditch in British Columbia has become infamous for the occasional high-speed kayaking video. A group of three paddlers upped the ludicrous ante in a head-to-head race down the concrete slide.

We Took The Award-Winning Melker Värmdö Into The Field

Find out how the eco-conscious design delivers on the water.

Outfitting Your Yukon Adventure!

Discover the Yukon your way with guided and self-guided canoe adventures. Specializing in the Peel Watershed, reserve your fully outfitted canoe rental and our efficient shuttle service today! Learn More

Cliff Jacobson On What’s Changed For Better And Worse In 70 Years Of Canoeing

The legendary paddler has retired from the stage, but his views on what’s changed in his 70 years on the water—for better and worse—remain as sharp as ever.

Inside The Weird World Of Kayak Polo

This may be the very best sport you'll never try.

Humbled On The Great Lakes

When a day trip turns into a test of endurance and judgment, the hardest lesson is knowing when to quit.

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