This year, an exhilarating new event known as Kayak Cross has captured my attention. Combining the intensity of head-to-head white water racing with the technical challenge of obstacle courses, Kayak…
It's easy to think of surfing as the basis for some paddle sports we enjoy - like stand-up paddling and even foiling. But while the early Hawaiians gave us surfing…
Learn how to read wind forecasts and make better decisions about when and where to paddle out in this forecast primer.
Paddle Monster Managing Editor Lisa Schell dives into an unforgettable journey through the pristine waters of Hawaii.
Paddle Monster’s managing editor writes about her evolution from racing to embracing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of outrigger canoe paddling in Hawaii.
Geckobrands Dry Bag Review Until recently, my basic needs for a dry bag for paddling were pretty simple: just a small, 5-liter bag to hold my phone, keys, and wallet that…
Early one March morning, low on the horizon, Ka Makau Nui O, or the Big Fish Hook of Maui (also known as Scorpius), dominates the southern sky above the island…
We all know that feeling of butterflies in the stomach right before a race. For some it’s not a big deal, for others that sinking feeling in your stomach starts a…