On 28th May 2025, a routine paddle from Oban to North Ledaig became an opportunity to show exactly why preparation, experience, and calm leadership matter on the water — and we’ve captured it all in real time.
As paddleboarding continues to grow in popularity, especially on rivers, lakes and along the coast, an important safety question keeps coming up:“Why don’t some paddleboarders wear buoyancy aids?” At Kingston Kayak Club, we’re big advocates of safe, inclusive paddling.
I don’t typically write about press releases that I receive, but I feel like this one is important. I recently wrote about what journalists get wrong when reporting on paddling fatalities, but I seldom write about the people who risk their lives to rescue paddlers that get into trouble.
Flowing from the capital city of Antananarivo, the Ikopa River is one of Madagascar’s major waterways. While some portions had reportedly been paddled further downstream, it appeared—based on satellite...
