Kayaker Escapes Crocodile Attack

Dec 31st 2008 – 1:45 PM

Unfortunately, I didn't get any Crocs for Christmas. But luckily for a paddler on the Umgeni River in South Africa, a croc didn't get him. Keith Ellerker, a 49-year-old South African paddler, said a...

Coast Guard Issues Warning to Kayakers

Dec 30th 2008 – 2:09 PM

So, you woke up Christmas morning and there was a shiny kayak sitting under the tree. You're a lucky duck. But you better also think twice before launching your new boat on its maiden voyage,...

Motorized Kayaks? Paddling Without The Paddle

Dec 26th 2008 – 6:37 PM

Power to the paddle? Here are a few more ways to go paddling without using a paddle at all. Lakewood, N.J.-based Surfango is now offering a full line of motorized kayaks, sit-on-tops and surfboards,...

Virtual Kayaking: No Boat or Water Needed

Dec 24th 2008 – 9:23 PM

Here's a way to keep in paddle shape, without even getting wet. For the low low price of $2,450, you, too can buy SpeedStroke Gym, a kayak (or canoe) ergometer that mimics the exact motion of the...

Long Distance Paddling For a Cause

Dec 22nd 2008 – 6:56 PM

This is a great time of year to think about why we paddle. For me, it's the camaraderie with friends, the rush of being so close to the pulsating force of the river, and the sheer joy that comes from...

Affordable Gift Ideas For Paddlers

Dec 19th 2008 – 4:40 PM

Okay, okay, so your holiday budget just doesn't include $1,200 to plunk down on a new Jackson Hero for that special paddler on your list. (Note to my girlfriend: Honey, please totally disregard...

Kayaker Paddling Alone Drowns in Tennessee

Dec 17th 2008 – 4:45 PM

Bad news from Back East. While heavy rains this fall have let lots of paddlers get on good runs, too much water can be a bad thing. And deadly at that. Russ Burrow, an experienced Southeast paddler,...

Kayakers 4 Kids Go Big. Plus: The Last Descent Update

Dec 15th 2008 – 8:28 PM

I'm happy to report that the First Annual Kayakers 4 Kids Decorated Christmas Parade was a swimming success. Or at least a paddling one.More than 20 paddlers showed up Saturday evening on the banks...

L.A. River Kayaker Cleared

Dec 12th 2008 – 4:36 PM

Here's a kayaker who puts her paddle where her passion is. Heather Wylie, a biologist who was threatened with suspension from her job at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for kayaking on the Los...

Gold Medalist Sues Over Kayak Mold

Dec 10th 2008 – 7:53 PM

Here's a bummer having to do with the business side of the paddling world. Two-time Olympic gold medalist kayaker Greg Barton, who co-owns kayak maker Epic Kayaks, is now embroiled in a law...

No Water Needed: 'Land Paddling' Takes Off

Dec 9th 2008 – 6:44 PM

Here's a question: If the paddle you use is made for the asphalt, and not the water, is it really a paddle at all?Yes, says Steve McBride, owner of Kahuna Creations, a board and paddle maker out of...

Kayaking for Kids in the Holiday Spirit

Dec 6th 2008 – 2:44 PM

Here's a great way to get in the holiday spirit, while supporting a good cause, and getting out in your kayak. If you're in the Northern California area on Dec. 13, make sure to take part in...

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