Cloaked in sealskin suits, a flock of kayakers cuts across a steely expanse of frigid water. A close observer might catch signs of modernity in the vessels’ construction and the kayakers’ attire, but ...

Experienced kayaking guide Rob Shattock says that on one of his first canoe safaris, decades ago, a crocodile actually snapped his graphite paddle. He hasn't had any incidents since, he adds.

Some people like the idea of a relaxing, beach-resort holiday abroad. Ten-time kayak world champion Claire O'Hara, however, prefers to take her sport with her when she heads overseas. “Throughout my ...

Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a ...

In our latest Paddle Pulse, Toby Story guides us through some of the world’s most spectacular and underexplored kayaking destinations. Popular kayaking spots earn their fame for good reason – their ...

I’ve kayaked everywhere from the swamps in Florida to the mangroves in Saint Thomas and the harbors in San Diego, but there’s something special about paddling in L.A. If you’re used to gazing out to ...