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9/11 and the Day the River Made Sense

Published on septembre 11th, 2025 | by Paddleworld

Former professional freestyle kayaker and kayak instructor Brad Burden looks back on the days following September 11, 2001, when the Gauley River became a gathering place for paddlers from around the world seeking solace, clarity, and [&hellip... Read More


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Lake Ohrid SUP Crossing

Published on septembre 10th, 2025 | by Paddleworld

The Lake Ohrid SUP Crossing, in North Macedonia, just marked its fifth anniversary. Damjan Petreski, founder of Paddle Klub and race director of the event, shares what made this year’s edition stand out. The fifth edition [&hellip... Read More


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The Story of Hobson Kayaks

Published on août 28th, 2025 | by Paddleworld

Go behind the scenes with Hobson Kayaks as Andy Kettlewell of Pystil Productions captures the making of a high-performance surf kayak, from raw materials to the finished boat. Along the way, founder Chris Hobson opens up [&hellip... Read More


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A 12-Hour SUP for the Invisible Wounds

Published on août 19th, 2025 | by Paddleworld

In this article, Matt Spaid shares how a 12-hour, 40-mile SUP on the Sabine River became both healing and purpose. A Marine veteran and founder of Operation Antifragile, he paddled on PTSD Awareness Day to shine [&hellip... Read More


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Paddleboarding down the Gave d’Oloron, France

Published on août 11th, 2025 | by Paddleworld

The southwest of France, at the foothills of the Pyrenees, remains a well-loved spot for paddlers, offering everything from pro-level sections to calm waters where beginners can challenge themselves and progress safely. One such route is [&hellip... Read More


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