The kayak’s precise origin story is murky, but sources credit various Indigenous groups of the far north — modern-day Alaska, Greenland and Siberia — with inventing the boat for hunting and fishing.

“Even the biggest tidal races can be caught when they are small,” says sea kayaker Paul Kuthe of the river-like currents, whirlpools, and rapids that tidal shifts can cause in the ocean. “Most can be ...

Using 17’ kayaks, you'll live out of boats as you journey from island to island. You'll enjoy manageable paddling distances, plenty of water play, and time for island exploration. Along the way, you ...

Jon Hynes, 42, and Sean Cahill, 50, describe their experience sea kayaking the 950-mile perimeter of Ireland and documenting the experience with videographer Cian Walsh. For its rugged, mystical ...

About a dozen people stand on the beach at Gunpowder Falls State Park, wrapped in lifejackets and clutching paddles, watching Julio Perez teach. In a minute, they’ll wet the bottom of their boats and ...