Paddling: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Hold a Kayak Paddle
This article describes how to hold a kayak paddle properly.
This article describes how to hold a kayak paddle properly.
How To Get Into a Kayak
This article outlines the steps for how to get into a kayak safely.
This article outlines the steps for how to get into a kayak safely.
United States Olympic
Seven Americans qualified to compete in the flatwater and slalom canoe/kayak events in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Meet the paddlers that will be representing the red, white, and blue this year on the United States Olympic Canoe/Kayak team.
Seven Americans qualified to compete in the flatwater and slalom canoe/kayak events in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Meet the paddlers that will be representing the red, white, and blue this year on the United States Olympic Canoe/Kayak team.
Take a Forward Stroke
This article describes how to hold and use a kayak paddle to take a forward stroke.
This article describes how to hold and use a kayak paddle to take a forward stroke.
Learn To Canoe / Kayak
Learn To Canoe / Kayak Lessons and Tutorials
Learn To Canoe / Kayak Lessons and Tutorials
Top 5 Canoe & Kayak Tips
The Top 5 Canoe & Kayak Tips for Maximum Enjoyment
The Top 5 Canoe & Kayak Tips for Maximum Enjoyment
Essential Kayak Equipment
This a list of the necessary kayak equipment a person needs to buy when getting started.
This a list of the necessary kayak equipment a person needs to buy when getting started.
Guide to Buy a Kayak Paddle
This article explains the different attributes and design features that go into buying a kayak paddle.
This article explains the different attributes and design features that go into buying a kayak paddle.
How Do I Carry My Kayak?
Instructions on how to carry a kayak.
Instructions on how to carry a kayak.
Canoe/Kayak Predictions
At the risk of tempting fate, we’ve decided to predict this year’s Olympic Canoe/Kayak medalists. Be sure to print out this cheat sheet and use our medal predictions as a reference while watching the games.
At the risk of tempting fate, we’ve decided to predict this year’s Olympic Canoe/Kayak medalists. Be sure to print out this cheat sheet and use our medal predictions as a reference while watching the games.
Paddling Explained
This article explains the basic definition of paddling as well as the difference between kayaking and canoeing.
This article explains the basic definition of paddling as well as the difference between kayaking and canoeing.
Get Ready for Beijing 2008!
This article is your guide to all of the facts, figures, and interesting tidbits regarding the Olympic Canoe/Kayak events.
This article is your guide to all of the facts, figures, and interesting tidbits regarding the Olympic Canoe/Kayak events.
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
A view of the rapids in the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.
A view of the rapids in the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.
Canoe Gear
This a list of the necessary canoe equipment and gear a person needs to buy when getting started.
This a list of the necessary canoe equipment and gear a person needs to buy when getting started.
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park of Beijing, China
This photo gallery features pictures of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park of Beijing, China.
This photo gallery features pictures of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park of Beijing, China.
How To Canoe Forward Stroke
This article explains how to do the most basic canoe stroke known as the forward stroke.
This article explains how to do the most basic canoe stroke known as the forward stroke.
Greatest Moments in Olympic
Greatest Moments in Olympic Canoe/Kayak History
Greatest Moments in Olympic Canoe/Kayak History
What is Olympic Canoe / Kayak?
At first thought, it may seem that there is little to know and understand about the sports of Olympic Canoe / Kayak. Nothing could be further from the truth. Begin to understand the intricacies of the Canoe / Kayak events and how they are executed in the Olympic Games.
At first thought, it may seem that there is little to know and understand about the sports of Olympic Canoe / Kayak. Nothing could be further from the truth. Begin to understand the intricacies of the Canoe / Kayak events and how they are executed in the Olympic Games.
Olympic Rules and Scoring
Olympic Canoe / Kayak Rules and Scoring
Olympic Canoe / Kayak Rules and Scoring
Olympic Rowing Rules
Olympic Rowing can be a complicated sport to understand. There are single sculls, double sculls, coxless pairs, coxed quads, and eights to name just a few of the events. Learn all about how to decipher this terminology and how the events are run.
Olympic Rowing can be a complicated sport to understand. There are single sculls, double sculls, coxless pairs, coxed quads, and eights to name just a few of the events. Learn all about how to decipher this terminology and how the events are run.
How to Hold a Canoe Paddle
This article describes to the reader how to hold a canoe paddle
This article describes to the reader how to hold a canoe paddle
The New River Gorge
This is a rapid by rapid scouting report of the New River Gorge.
This is a rapid by rapid scouting report of the New River Gorge.
Paddling - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Paddling guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Paddling guide site.
Learn the Buddy Roll
This article gives a detailed step-by-step description of how to perform the kayaking technique known as the buddy roll.
This article gives a detailed step-by-step description of how to perform the kayaking technique known as the buddy roll.
Whitewater Classification
This article explains the Whitewater Classification System known as the International Scale of River Difficulty.
This article explains the Whitewater Classification System known as the International Scale of River Difficulty.
The Best of the Rest
Meet some of the fiercest competitors that that pose a threat to the American team in the 2008 Beijing Olympics Canoe/Kayak events.
Meet some of the fiercest competitors that that pose a threat to the American team in the 2008 Beijing Olympics Canoe/Kayak events.
Olympic C-2 Flatwater
3 Teams Warming Up at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games
3 Teams Warming Up at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games
Laura Blakeman of Great Britain competes in the K-1 Slalom Event
Laura Blakeman of Great Britain competes in the K-1 Slalom Event at the Shunyi Shunyi Olympic Canoe-Rowing Center in Beijing, China
Laura Blakeman of Great Britain competes in the K-1 Slalom Event at the Shunyi Shunyi Olympic Canoe-Rowing Center in Beijing, China
Olympic C-1 Flatwater
Andreas Dittmer of Germany Warms up in his C-1 canoe.
Andreas Dittmer of Germany Warms up in his C-1 canoe.
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park of Beijing, China
This photo gallery features pictures of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park of Beijing, China.
This photo gallery features pictures of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park of Beijing, China.
C-1 Olympic Canoe/Kayak Maneuvers Action Image
Nico Bettge and Jan Benzien of Germany perform C-1 Canoe/Kayak Maneuvers
Nico Bettge and Jan Benzien of Germany perform C-1 Canoe/Kayak Maneuvers
Kayaking Equipment
This a list of the necessary equipment a person needs to buy when getting started in kayaking.
This a list of the necessary equipment a person needs to buy when getting started in kayaking.
Festival Calendar
This document contains a calendar of paddling festivals around the United States. Start filling up your weekend schedule from now.
This document contains a calendar of paddling festivals around the United States. Start filling up your weekend schedule from now.
Rowing at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Center
This is a photo of the Quad Sculls (4x) event at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Center during the "Good Luck Beijing" Games.
This is a photo of the Quad Sculls (4x) event at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Center during the "Good Luck Beijing" Games.
Learn The Sport of Rowing
This article features articles, how-tos, and tutorials focused on the sport of rowing.
This article features articles, how-tos, and tutorials focused on the sport of rowing.
Canoe/Kayak K-2 Flatwater
The Canoe/Kayak K-2 Flatwater Race
The Canoe/Kayak K-2 Flatwater Race
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on the outskirts of Beijing, China
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on the outskirts of Beijing, China
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on the outskirts of Beijing, China
K-1 Olympic Canoe/Kayak Action Image
Scott Mann of the United States competes in the K-1 Slalom Event
Scott Mann of the United States competes in the K-1 Slalom Event
How To Scull
This article outlines the basics on how to scull.
This article outlines the basics on how to scull.
K-1 Slalom Olympic Canoe/Kayak Action Image
Laura Blakeman of Great Britain competes in the K-1 Slalom Event
Laura Blakeman of Great Britain competes in the K-1 Slalom Event
The Joy of River Festivals
This article outlines the reasons why every paddler should consider going to canoe and kayak festivals.
This article outlines the reasons why every paddler should consider going to canoe and kayak festivals.
Olympic Rowing Competitors: Th
Olympic Rowing Competitors: The Best of the Rest
Olympic Rowing Competitors: The Best of the Rest
C-1 Olympic Canoe/Kayak Action Image
James Cartwright of Canada in the Olympics C1 Slalom Test Event
James Cartwright of Canada in the Olympics C1 Slalom Test Event
Greatest Rowing Moments
Greatest Moments in Olympic Rowing History
Greatest Moments in Olympic Rowing History
What is Olympic Rowing?
What is Olympic Rowing? There are many different facets to Olympic Rowing. Learn all about them and find other great resources through this article.
What is Olympic Rowing? There are many different facets to Olympic Rowing. Learn all about them and find other great resources through this article.
Aerial View of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Aerial View of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Aerial View of the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
K-4 500m Flatwater Results (w)
K-4 500m Women’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
K-4 500m Women’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
History of Canoe/Kayak
Early Canoe/Kayak Construction
Early Canoe/Kayak Construction
C-2 Canoe/Kayak Action Image
Mai Jianmin and Mo Bin of China compete in the C-2 Slalom Event
Mai Jianmin and Mo Bin of China compete in the C-2 Slalom Event
How To Get Into a Scull
This aritcle describes how to get into a scull, a narrow rowing boat.
This aritcle describes how to get into a scull, a narrow rowing boat.
Shunyi Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center Aerial View
Shunyi Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center Aerial View
Shunyi Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center Aerial View
Eddy-out
The definition of "eddy-out"
The definition of "eddy-out"
Canoe/Kayak Women's K-4
Chinese Women Compete in the Olympic Canoe/Kayak K-4 Flatwater Race
Chinese Women Compete in the Olympic Canoe/Kayak K-4 Flatwater Race
Become Olympic Paddler
This article describes the process to qualify for the Olympic Canoe/Kayak teams.
This article describes the process to qualify for the Olympic Canoe/Kayak teams.
(1x) Men's Single Sculls
Olympic Rowing Single Sculls (1x) Men’s Past Medalists
Olympic Rowing Single Sculls (1x) Men’s Past Medalists
Werner Rio Paddle
Werner Rio Whitewater Paddle Review
Werner Rio Whitewater Paddle Review
Mahe Drysdale Single Sculls
Mahe Drysdale competes in the semifinals of the 2008 FISA World Cup Single Sculls (1x) event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Mahe Drysdale competes in the semifinals of the 2008 FISA World Cup Single Sculls (1x) event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.
K-2 500m Women Flatwater Resul
K-2 500m Women’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
K-2 500m Women’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
Olympic Rowing Medalists
Past Olympic Rowing Medalists
Past Olympic Rowing Medalists
Junior Women's Quad Sculls
China and Italy compete in the Quad Sculls (4x) Rowing event at the FISA World Junior Women's Rowing Championships at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center in Beijing, China.
China and Italy compete in the Quad Sculls (4x) Rowing event at the FISA World Junior Women's Rowing Championships at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center in Beijing, China.
Wave-Train
The definition of a "wave train."
The definition of a "wave train."
Road to Rowing Team
This article describes the process to qualify for the Olympic Rowing teams.
This article describes the process to qualify for the Olympic Rowing teams.
Single Sculls Starting Pos
The Single Sculls event is ready to start at the Schinias Olympic Rowing Center in the 2004 Athens Olympics men's single sculls event.
The Single Sculls event is ready to start at the Schinias Olympic Rowing Center in the 2004 Athens Olympics men's single sculls event.
(1x) Women's Single Sculls
Olympic Rowing Single Sculls (1x) Women’s Past Medalists
Olympic Rowing Single Sculls (1x) Women’s Past Medalists
K-4 1000m Flatwater Results
K-4 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
K-4 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
An Illustrated History of Rowi
Rowing has been around from the beginning of human civilizations. This articles features an illustrated history of this most ancient of acitivities known as rowing.
Rowing has been around from the beginning of human civilizations. This articles features an illustrated history of this most ancient of acitivities known as rowing.
Lightweight Double Sculls
Lisa Schlenker and Stacey Borgman compete in the Lightweight Double Sculls at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Lisa Schlenker and Stacey Borgman compete in the Lightweight Double Sculls at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
U.S. Olympic Rowing Team
The United States Rowing Team has a long and storied tradition of excellence as the premier team in Olympic Rowing. With 80 total Olympic Rowing medals, the United States Olympic Rowing Team. has a crushing lead over what was East Germany, who holds the next highest Olympic Rowing medal count with only 47.
The United States Rowing Team has a long and storied tradition of excellence as the premier team in Olympic Rowing. With 80 total Olympic Rowing medals, the United States Olympic Rowing Team. has a crushing lead over what was East Germany, who holds the next highest Olympic Rowing medal count with only 47.
Werner Desperado
Werner Desperado Whitewater Paddle Review
Werner Desperado Whitewater Paddle Review
Crystal Falls: Moose River
Crystal Falls of the Moose River in Upstate NY
Crystal Falls of the Moose River in Upstate NY
Men's(8+) United States Rowing
The United States men's (8+) rowing crew competes at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
The United States men's (8+) rowing crew competes at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Men's Coxless Pair
Ted Murphy and Sebastian Bea of the United States compete in the coxless pair (2-) at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Ted Murphy and Sebastian Bea of the United States compete in the coxless pair (2-) at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
C-2 500m Flatwater Results
K-2 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
K-2 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
Eddy
Definition of an Eddy
Definition of an Eddy
How To Rest Position
The article teaches the reader how to sit in the rest position in a scull and be relaxed when the boat is not moving.
The article teaches the reader how to sit in the rest position in a scull and be relaxed when the boat is not moving.
Werner Paddle Review: Desperad
Werner Whitewater Kayaking Paddle Review Desperado vrs. Rio
Werner Whitewater Kayaking Paddle Review Desperado vrs. Rio
Past Olympic Medalists
Past Olympic Canoe / Kayak Medalists
Past Olympic Canoe / Kayak Medalists
(2) Men's Double Sculls
Olympic Rowing Double Sculls (2x) Men’s Past Medalists
Olympic Rowing Double Sculls (2x) Men’s Past Medalists
Ltwt Double Sculls (2x)
Olympic Rowing Lightweight Double Sculls (2x) Men’s Past Medalists
Olympic Rowing Lightweight Double Sculls (2x) Men’s Past Medalists
Knife's Edge: Moose River
Knife's Edge On The Moose River
Knife's Edge On The Moose River
Fowlerville Falls: Moose River
Fowlerville Falls on the Moose River
Fowlerville Falls on the Moose River
C-1 1000m Men's Past Medalists
C-1 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
C-1 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
K-1 1000m Flatwater Results
K-1 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
K-1 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
Kayaking over Agers Falls
Kayaking over Agers Falls
Kayaking over Agers Falls
Scouting Agers Falls
Some boaters scout Agers Falls of the Moose River in Upstate NY.
Some boaters scout Agers Falls of the Moose River in Upstate NY.
Moose River Scouting Report
This article is a scouting report for the Moose River in Upstate, NY just outside of Old Forge. This class v river contains rapids known as Fowlerville falls, Agers Falls, Diamond Splitter, Knife's Edge, Sureform, Double Drop, Powerline Rapid, Crystal Falls, and Lyons Falls.
This article is a scouting report for the Moose River in Upstate, NY just outside of Old Forge. This class v river contains rapids known as Fowlerville falls, Agers Falls, Diamond Splitter, Knife's Edge, Sureform, Double Drop, Powerline Rapid, Crystal Falls, and Lyons Falls.
Bailey's Scouting Report
This article features a whitewater kayaker's scouting report of the Bailey's Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
This article features a whitewater kayaker's scouting report of the Bailey's Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Double Falls: Moose Rive
Double Falls on the Moose River
Double Falls on the Moose River
K-1 500m Flatwater Results
K-1 500m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
K-1 500m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
Kayak
Definition of a Kayak
Definition of a Kayak
K-1 500m Women Flatwater Resul
K-1 500m Women’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
K-1 500m Women’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists
About - Paddling Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Crystal Falls On the Moose Riv
Crystal Falls On the Moose River in Old Forge, NY
Crystal Falls On the Moose River in Old Forge, NY
C-2 1000m Flatwater Results
C-2 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
C-2 1000m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
Four Falls 4
A kayaker paddles through Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
A kayaker paddles through Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Four Falls 5
A kayaker makes his way over Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
A kayaker makes his way over Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Supermax 1
Here a kayaker runs Super Max, an awesome class v rapid on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River
Here a kayaker runs Super Max, an awesome class v rapid on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River
Four Falls 1
A kayaker enters Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
A kayaker enters Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Four Falls 2
A kayaker paddles Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
A kayaker paddles Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
C-1 500m Flatwater Results
C-1 500m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
C-1 500m Men’s Olympic Flatwater Canoe / Kayak Past Medalists and Times
Super Max Final Drop
A kayaker runs Super Max on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
A kayaker runs Super Max on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Four Falls 3
A kayaker is in the middle of Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
A kayaker is in the middle of Four Falls, a series of drops on the Bailey Section of the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Canoe
Definition of a Canoe
Definition of a Canoe
Werner Paddle Review
Werner Paddle Review: Desperado vrs. Rio
Werner Paddle Review: Desperado vrs. Rio