Paddle World Magazine

Every year when we begin to put together this issue, it feels like we have to scramble to pull together stories. Then, as soon as we reach out, they come pouring in. Stories from around the globe of the different ways we are out on the water, enjoying paddlesports. Stories that range from exploring new environs, from the Adriatic to the Baltic seas, to an ode to the differences in kayak fishing around the world. Stories that advocate for free-flowing rivers, like Spencer Lacy’s raft-supported source to sea SUP mission on the Klamath River, in Oregon. Stories that speak to our willingness to push our physical limits, whether downwinding in the Columbia River Gorge, racing 130 km on the Dordogne River, or undertaking a bicycle-assisted canoe journey (a canoe-assisted bicycle journey?)…

The voice on the other end of the phone was cryptic and drenched in a thick accent. She said, “Yes, come,” and the line went dead. I turned to Peter with the phone still held to my ear, wondering if the voice on the other end of the line had actually understood what I was asking. Peter asked, “What did she say?” I repeated her words. “That’s it? Do they have boats for us? Is the weather still ok for kayaking?” “All she said is: yes, come.” Even as seasoned travelers with an appetite for adventure and an impulsive disposition, this whole plan seemed pretty half-cocked. I mean, seriously, who in their right mind would travel over 500 miles, across three countries, with little more than a vague confirmation that we would have…

LETTMANN - ADRIA EXPEDITION PLUS Our newest sea kayak, the ‘‘Adria’’ complements our fleet perfectly. A five-meter sea kayak, super agile and surprisingly fast and secure. The U-shaped hull with rounded edges provides the Adria with lots of initial and secondary stability, and the slim stems make her super fast. Thanks to our new cockpit size entering and exiting is a piece of cake. A compromise between length, stability, agility, and speed rounded up with our integrated steering-skeg, that’s what makes the Adria a real eye-catcher and a great switchover kayak for kayakers that want to go from recreational kayaking to sea kayaking. LENGTH: 500 CM/16’4 | WIDTH: 57 CM/22’’ | WEIGHT: 19 KG/41 LB | VOLUME: 285 L/62.7 G | MAX. CAP.: 125 KG/275 LB | MATERIAL: DCS . LCS .VCS…

Canovélo: traveling by canoe and bike. The story probably started at the end of my “Grande Traversée” of France by canoe in 2017. The canoe goes on the roof of a car, and we drive—in eight hours—what took us almost two months to paddle. After 50 days of canoeing from Geneva to the Atlantic Ocean, I feel strange in the car that brings us home. Though happy to finish, I feel torn away from the river, forced to return to normal life. The day before, we had slept rough in an improvised bivouac, the sky offering the most fantastic sunset I had ever seen. I could have lived in the moment forever when everything stopped. Coming down from a long trip is never easy. Coming back to everyday life, going back…

PEAK PS - STORM PANTS X2.5 EVO The Storm Pants X2.5 feature a midweight X2.5 recycled nylon and the choice of two colors. The men’s feature twin shoulder straps, while the ladies’ version has a double waist for easy entry/exit. SIZES: L10 . L12 . L14. S . M . L . XL . XXL | COLORS: BLACK PEAKUK.COM HIKO - GUARDIAN 3D PFD The Guardian 3.D keeps you safe in the most demanding situations. Its 3D shaping ensures it stays as close to you as you'd want your guardian angel. 3.D is our process of pre-shaping the back panel to adhere anatomically to the paddler throughout the range of movement, eliminating gaps and bulk while maintaining top-of-the-line flotation and providing a better fit. The side panels slide through a tunnel, eliminating any bulk and…

Situated far out in the Baltic Sea, in the open waters between Sweden, Germany, and Poland, geographically, the island of Bornholm feels far away from the Danish mainland. Though only a short flight from Copenhagen, Bornholm’s exceptional position in the Fennoscandian border zone, a geological fault line between a 1.7 billion-year-old granite bedrock in the north of the island, and a 500 million-year-old sandstone layer in the south of Bornholm, makes the island distinct from the rest of Denmark in both landscape and geology. Instead of gently rolling hills, you’ll find towering cliffs with caves and arches, lonely sand beaches, picturesque villages, and a rich history evident in the ruins of castles and forts along the shore. Bornholm is known in Denmark for its exceptionally good weather, earning the nickname…