SUP Touring the Canadian Rockies

I will never forget my first experience on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). I’d been hearing about the new paddle sport for a couple of years and had been longing to try it. I finally got the opportunity to rent a … Continue reading

SUP and Yoga in the UK

The two may seem like an unlikely pairing, but river sports and yoga have gained a great deal of ground over the years, particularly among SUP (Stand-Up Paddle board) enthusiasts. These days, it’s not hard to find SUP yoga classes … Continue reading

Covered Bridges and Salmon Pools: Life on a New Brunswick River

Saltwater might run through the veins of many New Brunswickers, but fresh river arteries are the lifeblood of the tiny Canadian province. The St. John and Kennebecasis are the two most significant, but the many smaller tributaries are home to … Continue reading

4 Great Ways to Get Into the Charles River

Count Massachusetts’ Charles River as one of the busiest recreational waterways in the world.  While the Charles begins 80 miles (129 km) out at Echo Lake in Hopkinton, MA, it ends in the heart of Boston. The Charles River Basin, … Continue reading

Kayaking on Devon’s River Dart

Rising on the high moor among the mysterious tors of Dartmoor, Devon’s East and West Darts converge at Dartmeet before continuing a journey through wonderful scenery. Twenty miles later, the river exits the mainland at Dartmouth. In between, it serves … Continue reading

Love Letter to the Yellowstone River

yellowstone river in montana with blue sky

We put our canoe in at Mallard’s Rest in Livingston, Montana, and paddle out into the middle of the Yellowstone River. Cottonwoods lining the bank are just budding out and perfuming the air. The mountains are shrouded in a rare … Continue reading

Paddle Boarding in Exmouth

Although it bubbles to the surface on Exmoor, just 5 miles from the Bristol Channel, the River Exe takes a southward journey through a sizeable swathe of Devon before it reaches its outflow at Exmouth. Situated on the east bank, … Continue reading

Ice Canoers In Quebec Extend the Paddling Season

For most river sports enthusiasts, the arrival of ice on the river marks the end of the paddling season. However, in Quebec City, the fun is just beginning. Accompanied by hundreds of other spectators, I watched an ice canoeing event … Continue reading

Whitewater Rafting on the River Orchy

Argyll’s peaceful Glen Orchy hides a less than peaceful secret. A gentle secret for most of the year until winter arrives. That’s when it changes to a wild and raging torrent. Known as the “best rafting river in the UK,” … Continue reading

Salmon Culture of Murakami, Japan

Salmon have been swimming upstream to lay their eggs throughout the mountainous archipelago nation of Japan for thousands of years. The ruby-red eggs and succulent pink flesh of these powerful swimmers are more than just a source of delicious protein. … Continue reading