Innehållsförteckning för Paddle World 2018 från Kayak Session Magazine

Coddiwomple (v): To travel purposefully toward an as-yet-unknown destination. (English slang) Being part of the world of paddle sports is like having membership in a secret club. Driving, we give subtle waves, and head nods to others with watercraft on their vehicle’s roof, whether it is SUPS or canoes and kayaks, checking to see if we know or recognize who is inside. It is impossible for river people to drive past a roadside strip of rapids without swerving for a quick scout, for the ocean-minded not to stop and peer at the swell. The wide-range of people who find joy in paddling is something that never ceases to amaze. We are engineers, lawyers, poets, college professors, contractors, roofers, doctors, and the terminally under-employed. Despite our differences in lifestyle, there is…

“Suddenly, it was possible to hit up a good 90% of any kayak anglers bucket species- in one spot within paddling distance of a comfy bed and excellent food and drink.” The call from Redfish Chuck came in around February. “Hey James, any chance you’d be interested in bringing the Jackson Kayak Media House film crew to Old Bahama Bay Resort, our luxury marina resort in the West End Bahamas, to fish a bit?” I quickly did what every professional would in my position: I Googled “West End Bahamas fishing,” clicked on “images,” then on videos, and then preceded to expedia.com to check on flight costs. “Yes please.” I know you’re asking, what did I see in those 11 seconds on Google that immediately had me telling the wife and…

It is 10 AM on the 7th of December 2017. Our kayaks glide along the waters down the Puerto Williams Bay, and a light flow pushes us towards the Beagle Channel.The weather is warm; it is pleasant to be on the water at last. For the first time in the past 18 months, Cape Horn seems to be reachable. Under the morning sun, with the flow at our backs, sitting in our boats, everything seems possible.We look great, with our brand new boats, drysuits, and matching safety jackets. Only our mismatched paddles hint at the difficulty we had in getting here. Eight months earlier, I had stopped in front of Les Invalides after leaving the Chilean embassy in Paris. Standing there, I realized that our chances to succeed were low:…

“BELGRADE WAS A TURNING POINT THAT ALLOWED US TO SEE OUR MISSION FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. WE GOT RID OF THE PRESSURE WE HAD PLACED ON OURSELVES TO REACH THE BLACK SEA AND JUST ENJOYED EVERY SINGLE DAY AS IT CAME.” When my father, Ernst Egger, first sat me in a kayak 22 years ago, neither of us could have imagined where it would lead. Today, 28-year-old me is still kayaking; what was once my hobby is now my passion and my profession. Through paddling, I have achieved everything I ever wanted to and more than I could dream. Sleeping by the water, having breakfast and getting back in the kayak until the sun goes down again, and then re-setting up camp on another beautiful shore, exploring the river day…

How to get there: The easiest way to reach Southern Chile is to go through Argentina. Fly to Buenos Aires then Rio Gallego, and then travel by bus to Punta Arenas. From there, take the Yaghan, the only ferry that goes between Punta Arenas and Puerto Williams once a week. (http://www.tabsa.cl/portal/index.php/en/) Allow a bit more than 250 euros for the round trip.There are also ferries from Ushuaïa for the same price, but they do not carry kayaks. Authorizations: To go to Cape Horn, you will need to get a ZARP. Applications must be submitted from six months to one year in advance, in Puerto Williams at the harbour master’s office. To land and camp on the Cape Horn islands, you will need to request an authorization from CONAF, also well…