Innehållsförteckning för Paddle World Magazine 2023 från Kayak Session Magazine

EDITO In an age where we have become inundated with short-lived content, the reels of social media saturating our feeds, taking the time to craft—and read—a 2000word article can feel arduous. Every year, we ask ourselves, “Is this still worth it?” And every year, we remember anew that, yes, it is. While all platforms are valuable, as our world moves ever faster, we see the beauty in slowing down and taking our time, not just to shape stories but to read them. There is power in imagery, in words. Just as nature forces us to be present, to exist at the pace of our paddle strokes, a good story transports us to another world. The actions and accomplishments of those we feature inspire us, whether to travel, set and reach…

The Grand Salmon Expedition In the 79 days we spent paddling from the source of the Salmon River to the Pacific Ocean, we experienced three completely different worlds. The headwaters of the Salmon River, the four reservoirs of the Lower Snake River, and the ocean-influenced Columbia River provided three stark contrasts. We could have been paddling on three different planets. Instead, all were connected by the same river, all within the same watershed. The Salmon River begins in central Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. The Middle Fork of the Salmon flows through the Frank Church Wilderness, which is, by U.S. law, undisturbed and undeveloped. In April when we launched, the river was just a trickle, the water cold and swift. When we were thirsty, we would cup our hands in the water…

Loosen Up for a Change Dense reeds build up in front of us, forming a living wall several meters high. “We’re supposed to go through there? “I ask incredulously. But just a few paddle strokes later, a small crevice opens in the filigree reed, and we steer our kayaks through the narrow alley ahead of us. Under the keels are only a few centimeters of water, and we slowly zigzag our way through this labyrinth. Small channels like these are easy to find in the Mecklenburg Lake District, helping to hop from one lake to the other. With over 2000 small and large lakes and more than 25,000 kilometers of canals and rivers, this region between the Baltic Sea and Berlin is a playground for water sports enthusiasts. The largest…

Early March, Porto di Savona on the Italian mainland. Although it is late afternoon, the sun burns as if there is no tomorrow. The Mediterranean Sea lies in front of us, so flat and calm, it looks like a mirror. We are skeptical about the weather report for the next few days, which claims this calm will last. It is hard to believe that the typical storms of the area, the sirocco and the dreaded mistral, will spare us. Before this trip, I studied many articles about sailing and kayaking the Corsican Coast and none reported a windless trip for a whole week. Aboard the ferry, my wife Nadja and I enjoy a calm crossing. After the obligatory Corsican chestnut beer “Pietra” at the Lido Bar, we unroll our sleeping…

Paddler: Cam Kellett Location: Cape of Good Hope, South Africa Photography: Andrew Kellett Location: Eibsee, Germany Photography: Michi Newmann Location: Cape Columbine, South Africa Photography: Andrew Kellett Paddler: Rene Poulsen Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photography: Jesper Gronnemark Paddler: Marko Dragosavljevico2-2 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Photography: Pedrag Vukovic/RB Location: Alberta, Canada Photography: Michi Newmann FOCUS Location: Turtle Bay, Cape Town, South Africa Photography: Andrew Kellett…