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Video Clip: Fisherman vs. Dolphin - 4 hr ago In the backcountry near Aripeka, Florida a dolphin and fisherman compete for the fish in a creek. An upclose encounter. Guess who wins? See More Details 2 NEW DVD's in Paddling.net Store! - 10 hr ago World-class kayaker Anna Levesque guides women through all the basics of the sport in "Rec Kayaking for Women." Andrew Westwood hosts a complete guide to solo and tandem canoeing covering... See More Details News: Plenty to do on and off the water during River Fest 08 - 17 hr ago The Reno River Festival has long been known for kicking off the summer event season in northern Nevada. And now, the 5th annual event really gets jump-started with a film premiere and kic... See More Details Feature Trip: All-Inclusive San Juan Islands tour (WA) - 1 day ago Explore the spectacular San Juan Islands in small intimate groups accompanied by Discovery Sea Kayaks guides who prepare gourmet meals, pamper you and educate you to the wonders of these ... See More Details Hot Deal: Otter Box WP Submersible Box - 1 day ago The Otter Box waterproof submersible box is made in the USA to be water-tight and crush-proof with foam-padded protection. Made to hold: Electronics, GPS, Cameras, Matches, Emergency supp... See More Details News: Daring rescue saves 2 men in WA - 1 day ago Scott Ferris said that after hearing the yells for help, he looked out with his binoculars, saw two heads bobbing above the choppy waters and called 9-1-1. But he didn't wait for Griffin ... See More Details Food Column: Wrap around the clock - 1 day ago Anne L. Desjardins unfolds one of her favorite time-saving and versatile secrets: wraps made with whole-flour tortillas! Scan her 4 great wrapping recipes in this article... See More Details News: To advocates of paddlesports safety - 2 days ago An open letter from John Fetterman, president of National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NABLA). See More Details New Product: Cascade Jacket by NRS - 2 days ago For a breezy day paddle or a stroll around town, this jacket is just the ticket. Mens and Womens styles available! See More Details Funny Story: Roxie and the Spider Rice - 2 days ago A couple with their dog harvesting wild rice from their canoe - you can almost envision the modern Rockwell painting of this quaint scene. However, the picture takes a turn towards the co... See More Details News: Photos unleash debate on life jackets - 3 days ago There are many schools of thought about safe paddling practices. The U.S. Coast Guard and kayak safety instructors generally teach one strict standard that requires paddlers to have a num... See More Details Trip Report: La Jolla Cove (CA) - 3 days ago Our adventure was within a marine ecological reserve that is home to abundant wildlife including sea birds, sea lions and harbor seals, leopard sharks (harmless!), rays, and brightly colo... See More Details Store Feature: Kayak Antenna Topper - 3 days ago Adorn your car/truck antenna with this kayaker made of water resistant PVC. Watch him bob on the waves of the wind... See More Details The Lure of Small Water - 3 days ago Big waves mean big thrills (and occasionally, big chills). Big lakes make for great sailing. And Big Trips give you something to talk about all winter long. But small is beautiful, too.... See More Details News: Kayaks seen as tourism aid - 4 days ago On Friday, islanders along with area tourism officials kicked off the new Smith Island Water Trails -- seven marked routes that start either in Tylerton, MD or the larger village of Ewell... See More Details Gear Spotlight: Kayak & Canoe Covers - 4 days ago Danuu covers were designed to be simple yet practical for the weekend to frequent paddlers of kayaks, canoes, surf skis, paddle boards, rowing shells, and outriggers with an easy on, easy... See More Details From the Archives: The Pain of Portaging - 4 days ago Kevin Callan gives tips on ways to relieve the pain of portaging, defines the action and also explains some "portaging etiquette" in this article from the Paddling.net archives. See More Details News: Paddler proves whitewater isn’t just for kayaks - 5 days ago Dooley Tombras' paddling friends rag him about his whitewater canoe. "They give me a hard time. 'When are you gong to grow up and get a kayak?' they ask. But I really enjoy the challenge ... See More Details REI Anniversary Sale: Save up to 30% - 6 days ago May 2-11 Only! Save up to 30% in REI's biggest sale of the year! Great chance to save some $$$ and get ready for summer! See More Details News: Tasmanian to paddle 4000km around Paupa New Guinea - 7 days ago A Tasmanian teacher has arrived in Papua New Guinea to begin a 4,000km sea kayak expedition to raise awareness about climate change. Andrew Hughes, 35, will on Thursday begin his six-mont... See More Details

Product Review: Scupper Pup cart by Paddleboy - 7 days ago I purchased my Scupper Pup with my Hobie Quest SOT. I have used it several times now on various surfaces; rocky, dirt/rock, pavement and am quite pleased with it. Very maneuverable and st... See More Details Video Clip: Canoeing the Winchester Wasteway (WA) - 7 days ago Take an overnight canoe trip down the Winchester Wasteway in Washington State See More Details News: Recovering from the kayak fire - 7 days ago We're learning more about the weekend fire that destroyed tens of thousands of dollars in recreation equipment at Greenway Farms. The fire caused more than a hundred thousand dollars in d... See More Details News: Rescuers cite need to regulate kayaking - 8 days ago The growing popularity of kayaking in the United States is prompting rescue organizations to call for laws requiring kayakers to take boating safety courses. The head of the National Ass... See More Details Hot Deal: Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sports Sandals - 8 days ago Whether you're a waterbug or not, Chaco Z/1 Unaweep sport sandals will hold your feet (and you) securely on wet terrain or dry. $49.26 from Sierra Trading Post, you save 45%. See More Details Feature Trip: BWCA Comfort Plus Trip - 8 days ago This is the Boundary Waters Expedition Package you have been looking for. River Point's strategic lake-based location offers an array of options of routes in the Ely, MN area. See More Details News: Woman cited for kayak journey - 9 days ago A woman who paddled a kayak from Florida to Maine was honored Friday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. See More Details New Product: Sharkie kids paddle by Aqua-Bound - 9 days ago With a small diameter CARBON shaft and lightweight symmetrical blades, this paddle is easy to hold and learn basic paddle strokes with. See More Details Creek Boating Safety Equipment - 9 days ago Ken Whiting looks at the unwritten rules that relate to the equipment you should bring on the creek, and explains how safety equipment considerations for creekboating are somewhat differe... See More Details Trip Report: Lake Erie Islands (OH) - 10 days ago This report covers the Third Annual South Bass Kayak Rendezvous which is scheduled each year on the second weekend in June. The weekend also coincides with the annual Mills Tophy Sailboa... See More Details Store Feature: Brent Reitz Forward Stroke DVD - 10 days ago This is the premiere video that brings the techniques of the elite Olympic kayaker to the recreational paddler. The forward stroke is the most used and least taught stroke in kayaking. See More Details Safety First and Last - 10 days ago The wheel of the year has swung round again. Spring is in the air in Canoe Country, and paddlers are getting ready to wet their blades. (Many have already done so, in fact.) But a new sea... See More Details Water Trail: Thousand Islands Water Trail (ON, NY) - 11 days ago Features 9 paddling routes, organized to follow the flow of the St. Lawrence River from Kingston, Ontario in the west, to Brockville, Ontario in the east. See More Details Gear Spotlight: First Need Water Purifiers - 11 days ago First Need portable water purifier by General Ecology Inc. is the only chemical-free portable system independently certified to EPA Guide Standard for Microbiological Purifiers against ba... See More Details From the Archives: Back Workout for Paddlers - 11 days ago Lat-Pulls, Pull Overs and One-Armed Rows are all exercises spotlighted in this article from the archives to help build back muscles for paddling. See More Details News: Twin City Teens to Canoe through literary history - 12 days ago On Monday, the Chaska teenagers will shove their canoe off on a journey that promises to take them more than 22 hundred miles, from their hometown to Hudson Bay. It's the same trip chroni... See More Details News: Canoe, kayak paddlers to swarm waters at Oriental, NC - 14 days ago Upwards of 100 kayakers are expected at Oriental on Saturday (4/26) to test the waters of the creeks feeding from the Neuse River. The sixth annual Paddle Fest gets an early start, with a... See More Details

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