Paddle World Magazine

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.

EDITO • There is something special about discovering the world from the water.

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ICELANDIC HIGHLANDS Paddling in a screensaver • After stumbling across an Apple TV screensaver that looked more like AI than reality, Michael Neumann and his family set off for Lake Langisjor in Iceland’s highlands last August. Under rare, perfect weather conditions, they drifted across mirror-smooth water between moss-covered ridges and glacier tongues that seemed almost unreal. Through this little sea-kayaking extravaganza, Michael Neumann captures a rare exception where binge-watching turns into a real-life adventure.

THE WISH LIST

LAKE POWELL THE EMERGENCE OF GLEN CANYON • Over 30 days and 280 miles of packrafting on the Colorado River, Brett Davis and his partner Diana witnessed the emergence of Glen Canyon after the lake dropped to low water levels, leaving the river and its tributaries open to be explored again. First carving their way through sediment and silt in a river formed as the lake receded, then paddling on the lake itself, the team explored tributaries and side channels and hiked to immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape. What they found was that Mother Nature is still in control of the fate of Glen Canyon and the 710foot concrete wall that drowned its splendor more than six decades ago,

THE WISH LIST

The Norway of Arabia A SUP expedition through Oman’s Musandam Peninsula • During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in nearby Qatar, Ryan Salm and his bandmates embarked on a self-supported paddleboard expedition through Oman’s remote Musandam Peninsula, where the Gulf of Oman meets the Strait of Hormuz. Carrying five days of food, water, and instruments, the crew traversed the so-called "Norway of Arabia," navigating heat, isolation, and a rugged portage between two seas.

THE WISH LIST

Sardinian archipelago Sea kayaking around a polished Italian gem • Despite decades of paddling around the Mediterranean, Christian Zicke had never explored Sardinia, its second-largest island. A long-awaited journey finally brought him to the La Maddalena Archipelago, where powerful winds, crystal-clear water, and worldclass island hopping combine to create an unforgettable sea kayaking destination.

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Only Music Trading music for the kindness of strangers on the Snake River • Rivers bring people together. In 2024, the folk band A Brother’s Fountain set out on a threeweek journey down the Snake River in three rafts, carrying only their instruments and relying on music as currency. Along 120 miles of river, they traded songs for food, shelter, and rides. The trip became an experiment in generosity, community, and connection. Abby Fountain shares stories from the journey, including the unexpected encounters and remarkable people they met along the way.

Interview ERWAN JAUFFROY • Born in Brittany, Erwan Jauffroy first made his career as a journalist before trading the newsroom for the open sea. Today, the SUP foil rider lives from his adventures and record-breaking expeditions, pushing the limits of endurance SUP foiling while keeping a remarkably grounded spirit. From crossing 247 kilometers between France and Corsica to setting the world record for the longest nonstop foil flight without sail or motor, Erwan has built a reputation as one of the sport’s great adventurers and innovators.

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