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With just a month left before the end of summer, and about three weeks before Labor Day weekend, it’s about time you head out to the lake. You know, before everyone else shows up with their four kids, mother and miniature-sized dogs to camp for the holiday. While you’re out… Read the rest

It’s August and it’s hot, so a trip to the local watering hole may be just what you need to beat the heat. But unless you’re trying to ugly up your face with some sharp rock-induced gashes, you might want to take a gander at the next couple of videos.… Read the rest

As I was scouring the Creative Commons of Flickr to find photos for this week’s edition of ‘Round the World, Styx’s “Come Sail Away” started playing in the coffee house I was sitting in. So because of that and the fact that the weather happened to be the perfect mix… Read the rest

Guillaume Nery base jumping sous l’eau
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This video, which is expertly filmed and beautifully composed, defines the term “awe-inspiring.” The concept of someone base jumping in an underwater world, and climbing back up the walls he passed on

There’s no finer way to spend a (hopefully) sunny holiday weekend than leaving the luxuries of city life to enjoy the great outdoors. And how better to cool off in the hot, summer days ahead (that we could really use right now) than water-skiing at the lake, ocean, river or… Read the rest

What with the tragic environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and a ridiculous amount of plastic and garbage floating around in the ocean, it’s about time the water of the world fought back. Here are videos of the ocean taking a stand against its undeserving victims: surfers.
From Linda:… Read the rest

For those searching for a gigantic dose of adrenaline, look no further than the extreme adventure activity that is surfing through the air via a giant parachute (or, as it is more popularly known, gliding).
Hundreds of feet off the ground, depending on wind and careful control to sustain the… Read the rest

For those facing a life-threatening disease such as cancer, the opportunity to let go and tumble through whitewater in a kayak can be a hugely rewarding, life-enhancing experience. This is the principal upon which the nonprofit organization First Descents is based–”It is our hope that we can improve the lives… Read the rest

Cy’s Sunrise Lefts from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
A stunning video of a gorgeous wave from off the coast of Chile.
[Via: Oceans Waves Beaches]… Read the rest

Those who enjoy river sports can now rejoice at the grand opening of Idaho’s first whitewater park, Kelly’s Whitewater Park, on June 14th. Located just one and a half hours from Boise, Kelly’s boasts five water features that will play park for kayak enthusiasts. Canoeists, rafters and tubers of all… Read the rest

Memorial Day (aka “let’s celebrate by taking the family out camping”) weekend may be over, but thankfully, there is still a piece of the long weekend left to cherish: the boating wipeouts.
Watch out for that wave.
When exiting, please make sure to actually make it off of the boat.… Read the rest

2010 OluKai Ho’olaule’a – 4 Minute Recap from OluKai Premium Footwear on Vimeo.
Last weekend’s Ho’olaule’a held by Olukai at Kahana Beach Park in Maui boasted SUP and OC-1 races, and nearly doubled its participants in comparison to last year’s event. Close to 300 racers made their way by kayak… Read the rest

Rain, hail or shine, the second of three SUP races held at Oaks Park in Portland, OR. is happening this Saturday, May 22nd. The race, organized by Gorge Performance, takes paddlers on a four mile course around Ross Island and includes four different divisions: Under 14, Under 12’6, Women and… Read the rest

Regardless of the Beach Boys’ classic song about “surfin’ in the U.S.A.,” catching a wave happens beyond the American border. From the white sandy beaches of Hawaii to sand dunes in Thailand to icy lakes in Norway, surfing is definitely an international sport.
Maybe you’re a fan of paddling out… Read the rest

As if reaching the North Pole by land isn’t cold enough, try navigating to the destination by water. That’s what Scottish explorer Jock Wishart plans to do–to become the first to lead a five-strong crew through some of the harshest conditions on Earth by way of Arctic waters. His team… Read the rest