Kayak Session

BULLER FESTIVAL, NEW ZEALAND, FEBRUARY 2026 Buller Fest returned to Murchison from February 27th to March 1st, 2026, bringing three days of whitewater action to the Mātakitaki and Buller Rivers. Now more than 30 years strong, it remains New Zealand’s largest whitewater event, drawing paddlers from across the country and beyond. For one weekend, the […]

Huck SESSION SKATE PARK FALLS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IIKsRK28yw Video by: Rush Sturges – River Roots MediaLocation: Skatepark Falls, Summit Creek, WA, United States Submit your video Skate Park Falls Huck Session with a strong crew—Zane Gardner, Jude Franczyk, Yann Gélinas, Andrew Oxley, Alec Fletch, Raphael St-Pierre—back in March 2026, filmed and edited by Rush Sturges.

freestyle kayaking Surfing White Dog on the Rouge River https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhIr04CFiI Video by: High4ProductionPaddler: Mathis MaireLocation: Rouge River, Canada Submit your video When a talented freestyle kayaker meets perfect sunlight, it makes magic.    Watch this beautiful edit of Mathis Maire throwing on White Dog on the Rouge River, filmed by High4Production.

PALM EQUIPMENT LAUNCHES THE WAVE SNEAKER Palm Equipment has launched the new Wave Sneaker, a performance watersports shoe built for grip, comfort and all-day use—from whitewater and rocky shorelines to coastal journeys, and everyday living around the water.   Built on the award-winning Vibram sole platform of the Gradient boot, the Wave Sneaker delivers the […]

Check out this video by Luke Pomeroy explaining how he does airscrew combos and some things that may have helped him in his learning process. With Stakeout coming soon in Canada and the Freestyle European Championships at Lieksa Wave in Finland, this is perfectly timed!

The Madawaska Kanu Center in Canada, located two hours east of Ottawa and just under four hours north of Toronto, is a haven between forest and lakes, set on the beautiful Madawaska River. With a welcoming resort, comfortable accommodation, ethical outdoor practices, and locally sourced food, it is the perfect place to unwind and take [&hellip

The year began with a bang in Australia, with the 2026 Paddle Australia Freestyle Championships 2026 kicking things off in Eildon this January and bringing together both new and seasoned paddlers. The freestyle festival, held alongside the national championship, encouraged new and developing paddlers to learn more about canoe freestyle in an overwhelmingly positive, supportive, [&hellip

First descent of Kumey River, India In February 2026, Chris Baer and his crew embarked on a multi-day mission down the Upper Kumey River. Over four days, they moved from mellow whitewater into Class IV rapids, exploring the river and the jungle around. Awakening to the stale smell of petroleum, Arjun Sagoi, Manish Singh Rawat, […]

Prijon just released a new half-slice called the Drip! A compact riverplay kayak with a high-volume bow, the Drip is ready for any adventure on the river. « The new definition of Freeride! » The Drip is a compact, playful river runner that also performs in whitewater, opening the door to creative paddling at every level. Its [&hellip

The Wairoa Extreme Race is New Zealand’s longest-running whitewater kayaking race—and it never fails to deliver world-class action. Based in the stunning Kaimai Range in the Bay of Plenty, this iconic event draws an incredible lineup of talented paddlers from across New Zealand and around the globe. This year, the weather kept everyone on their [&hellip