Paddle World Issue 16

MISSION: GREAT RIVER

The Stikine River has a storied history, from the legendary whitewater of its Grand Canyon to the awe-inspiring beauty of its lower reaches. Join Jasper Gibson and friends as they write their chapter on the Stikine with a multi-sport sea kayaking and skiing mission in a wilderness one can experience, but never conquer.

JOURNEY: WILD, WILD, WEST

For author Björn Nehrhoff, canoeing along Utah’s Green River was like paddling through the wild west of days gone by. Come along for this classic canoe trip on Stillwater Canyon

EXPLORE: BEACHCOMBING IN SARDINIA

Sardinia, famed isle of luxury and glamor. Yet, for the venturesome, there is a simpler side to this island paradise. Comb lesser-known beaches and revel in the island’s raw beauty to find out why the Kellett family found Sardinia to be best explored by sea kayak.

FISHING: LIKE A FISH TO WATER

Kayak angling is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Jackson Kayak’s James McBeath shares a few tips, tricks, and hard-earned lessons for anglers as they inadvertently become kayakers in their search for the next catch.

EXPLORE: CEYLON STORIES

Once considered an off-the-beaten-path adventure destination, Sri Lanka is increasingly making a name for itself as a SUP and surf destination. Photographer Laurent Nevarez returns to Sri Lanka after an eight-year hiatus with BIC Sport athlete Alexis Deniel to find there is still plenty left to discover.

SUP RACING: THE RIGHT TO A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The battle over who has the right to be SUP’s governing body persists. Despite a legal battle with the ISA, the ICF is fighting back, using events like the 2019 ICF SUP World Championship in Qingdao, China, to broaden SUP’s exposure and provide high-level competition to challenge the world’s best.

DESTINATION HAMBURG

 Hamburg is a city built on water. A diverse mix of rivers, lakes, and more canals and bridges than Venice means this unassuming SUP paradise has a wide range of easily accessible urban, suburban, and tidal adventures waiting for you to come and discover.

MISSION: FAR NORTH SUP MOUNTAIN RIVER

Deep in Canada’s Northwest Territories is the aptly-named Mountain River. Jim Martinello and friends tackle the first SUP descent of this holy-grail of multi-day river trips, paddling through rapids and ascending mountain peaks in hopes of drawing awareness and inspiring others to protect the region’s raw wilderness.