May 14, 2026 - Hollywood's Kayaking Stunt Double + Best Trip Lunch + 16 Epic Places To Paddle
From Hollywood whitewater stunts to practical canoe skills and trail-tested camp lunches, this week’s stories are packed with inspiration for your next paddling adventure. Dive into the making of Apex, sharpen your low brace technique and discover why trail salads are becoming a backcountry favorite.
May 12, 2026 - Western State Starts Radical New Paddling Program (Video) + The Boldest Camp Coffee Method ☕ + What's In Our Day Hatch
Learn to make cowboy coffee, explore Editor Maddy’s sea kayak day trip kit, get tips on choosing the right PFD, and read our Dagger Indra whitewater kayak review.
May 7, 2026 - 🛶 Paddler’s Guide To Predicting The Weather 🌦️+ Goon Stroke + 10 Luxurious Destinations For Honeymooning Kayaker ❤️
From technique debates to dream destinations and on-the-water know-how, this week’s lineup covers everything from mastering the goon stroke to spotting incoming weather.
May 5, 2026 - Beat Spring Bugs 🦟 + Surf Smarter 🌊 + 🛶 The Family Canoeing Story Everyone Is Watching And The Story Behind It
Plus, go behind the scenes of the inspiring family canoe film everyone’s talking about and Jon Turk share his insights on building the mental and physical resilience needed for challenging water.
April 28, 2026 - Father and Son Rescued After Kayak Overturns + Retracing The Nordkapp Expedition + "Butt In Boats" Theory + Best Kayak Seats
After their kayak overturned on the rain-swollen Milwaukee River, a father and son held themselves to a partially-submerged island while first responders launched a raft rescue.
The ability of sea kayaks to get to remote places puts us at spear’s tip of climate change science. We can collect data nobody else can. This puts us on the front lines of this war. So, let’s act like it. It’s time for kayakers to nerd out.
April 16, 2026 - 🌊🔪Best River Knives + 🌬️ How To Stay The Course In Your Kayak + 🐍 Snake Hiding In Kayak (Video)
We come face to face with the reality of finding a snake in your boat, break down the best river knives we’ve tested, share expert advice on how to paddle in a straight line through wind and current, and dig into why whitewater culture still feels misunderstood outside the community.
April 14, 2026 - 🛶 NASA Artemis II Splash Down Uses Jack's Plastic Welding Rafts In Recovery
Adventure is everywhere this week. NASA taps a river company for astronaut recovery, we break down how to read a tide table, show you how to photograph wildlife like a pro (for free), and share smarter ways to pack for kayak camping.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
