An annual special issue dedicated to all paddlesports: sea kayaking, canoeing, recreational paddling, lake touring, kayak fishing, family paddling and beginners. Focused on the visual aspect the sport, Paddle World brings high quality photography, thoughtful articles and very creative lay out. Essential reading for all paddlers worldwide.
TABLE OF CONTENT:
DISCOVER: Sea kayaking around the Icelandic Highlands
After stumbling across an Apple TV screensaver that felt closer to AI than reality, Michael Neumann and his family set off to sea kayak on Lake Langisjor in Iceland’s Highlands, drifting under rare perfect weather across mirror-smooth water between moss-covered ridges and glacier tongues that seemed almost unreal.
EXPERIENCE: Lake Powell and the emergence of Glen Canyon
Over 30 days of packrafting on the Colorado River, Brett Davis and his partner witnessed Glen Canyon reemerge as Lake Powell dropped, revealing rivers, tributaries, and side canyons once again above the Glen Canyon Dam.
EXPLORE: A SUP expedition through Oman’s Musandam Peninsula
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ryan Salm and his bandmates paddleboarded through Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, exploring the rugged “Norway of Arabia” between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.
DESTINATION: La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia
Follow Christian Zicke on a long-awaited journey to Sardinia’s La Maddalena Archipelago, where strong winds, clear water, and island hopping make for a world-class sea kayaking destination.
SHARE: Trading music for the kindness of strangers on the Snake River
The folk band A Brother’s Fountain set out on a three-week rafting journey down the Snake River, trading music for food, shelter, and rides along the way, turning the trip into an experiment in generosity, community, and connection.
INTERVIEW: Erwan Jauffroy
Meet Erwan Jauffroy, a world-record-holding SUP foil rider known for major challenges, including a 247-kilometer crossing between France and Corsica and the longest nonstop foil flight without sail or motor.
SHOPPING:
Paddle World Mag Best Of Shopping, a selection of some of the best products available on the market this year.
PORTFOLIO:
A selection the some of the finest photos from our regular photographers.
