Close Call: How Canoeist Frank Bures Survived An Early-Season Capsize
Frank Bures capsized his solo canoe on the Mississippi River in early March when water temperatures were around 42 °F (5 °C). He battled cold shock, hypothermia and a strong current for ten minutes before two paddlers, Jake and Hunter, threw a rope and pulled him to shore. The rescue highlighted the lethal combination of cold water and drowning, a lesson Bures later shared in a viral article. His story underscores the hidden dangers of early‑season paddling and the critical role of timely, community‑based rescues.
Digital Content Creator Contractor
Rapid Media, the leading paddlesports media group behind Paddling Magazine and Kayak Angler, is hiring a part‑time Digital Content Creator contractor. The remote role begins in May 2026, works 20 hours per week, and splits responsibilities evenly between social‑media strategy and original...
How To Read A Tide Table
Sea kayak guide Finn Steiner recounts a night when a rising tide flooded his campsite in Clayoquot Sound, illustrating how small miscalculations in tide predictions can quickly become dangerous. He explains the physics of tides, tidal range, and how tide...
Rec.gov To Require Video Application For Permits In 2027
Recreation.gov announced that starting in 2027, applicants for its most competitive permit lotteries must submit a video audition. The 90‑second to five‑minute clips will showcase outdoor experience, certifications, and wilderness skills for sites such as the Grand Canyon, Half Dome,...
A Kayaker’s Close Encounter With Bottlenose Dolphins (Video)
British father‑son paddlers Rupert and Henry Kirkwood documented a close encounter with a pod of bottlenose dolphins while kayaking in Cardigan Bay, Wales. The playful dolphins approached the kayaks, bow‑riding and even surfacing with fish, while the family used a...
Hey Paddlers, The U.S. Coast Guard Wants To Hear From You
The U.S. Coast Guard is launching the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), the first since 2018, to capture updated data on all types of watercraft, including unregistered paddlecraft. The survey will sample over 50,000 households nationwide, aiming to...
Whitewater Kayak Review: Pyranha ReactR
In May 2024 Pyranha released the ReactR, a medium‑size whitewater kayak that combines a quarter‑slice stern with a high‑volume hull. The boat features the new Elite outfitting—extra foam padding, adjustable thigh grips, and a pulley‑based strap system—for enhanced comfort and...
Best Inflatable Paddleboards For 2026
Paddling Magazine’s 2026 roundup evaluates the fastest‑growing segment of stand‑up paddleboards, naming top inflatable models for all‑around use, budget, touring, whitewater, fishing and SUP‑kayak hybrids. The guide highlights how advances in drop‑stitch construction, Integrated Shaping Technology and higher PSI ratings...
Built For Retail
In 2024 paddlesports retailer Todd Frank bought inflatable canoe maker SOAR Inflatables, merging his 50‑year retail background with manufacturing. Frank leveraged his own Trail Head River Sports as the first outlet and has added three more retailers after showcasing at...