New! Stand-up paddles from Bending Branches

8 Mar

New! Stand-up paddles from Bending Branches

Our friends at Bending Branches have introduced two beautiful, new wooden stand-up paddles. Both paddles combine high-tech blade shapes and materials with the beauty and warmth of wood–and weigh less than most synthetic SUP paddles!

Canoecopia is Almost Here!

7 Mar

Canoecopia is Almost Here!

Join 23,000 fellow paddlers and Canoeing.com in Madison WI this weekend for hundreds of boats and thousands of deals on gear — its time to get inspired for the paddling season, plan your summer trip, and gear up!

Event: Far North Paddlers

20 Feb

Join other canoe and kayak enthusiasts for stories, presentations, photographs, maps and more from the Far North – Highlighting Ernest Oberholtzer’s 1912 great canoe adventure!

Nova Craft Launches Kid-Friendly Canoe

16 Feb

Nova Craft Launches Kid-Friendly Canoe

Our friends to the north sure know kids–Canadian canoe company, Nova Craft, has designed a canoe just for them.

Video: Becky Mason demonstrates how to paddle a canoe with the Sculling Draw stroke

14 Feb

Instructor Becky Mason demonstrates the simple and handy Sculling Draw stroke – an essential for any solo canoe paddler. More…

Looking ahead to London 2012 Olympics Canoe & Kayak Events

9 Jan

Get excited for the paddling events coming this summer to the London Olympics! From heart-thumping whitewater to team sprinting, this summer will thrill. Read more >

Minnesota Water Trails Map

15 Nov

The Minnesota DNR has released a new interactive map showing its 32 official State Water Trails — its a great tool to look for paddling opportunities all over the state, especially if you are looking for a place to paddle near a city or in an area that is new to you.  The map includes […]

Places to visit: the Canadian Canoe Museum

27 Oct

Canadians love their canoes — and how better to celebrate them than in a museum devoted entirely to the history of canoes around the world! They boast the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft, and offer an intriguing glimpse into the boats that we think we know. Visit any time of year to enjoy […]