Paddle World Issue 17

DISCOVER THE IONIAN ISLANDS, GREECE

Enter a world of turquoise blue water, white sand beaches, spectacular scenery, and legendary Greek hospitality. OutdoorDirekt’s Christian Zicke shares how to avoid the crowds and make the most of a self-support sea kayak trip to the Ionian Islands.

MISSION STEWART ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

COVID lockdown inspired whitewater kayaker Mike Dawson to leave the rivers of New Zealand’s North Island behind in search of a new adventure: Exploring the rugged coast and wild seas surrounding Stewart Island.

DESTINATION THE MILLER’S RUN, SOUTH AFRICA

There may be no better downwind paddle in the world than the Miller’s Run when it comes to quality, ease of access, and sheer enjoyment. Surfski legend Dawid Mocke explains why it is the ultimate training ground and why he could paddle these 12 kilometers forever.

EXPLORE ALGONQUIN PARK, CANADA

A multi-day fishing trip in the wilderness of Ontario’s Algonquin Park is hard work, or so James McBeath would have you believe. But he’s probably just trying to keep all the musky for himself…