PADDLE WORLD ISSUE #20 – 2024
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.
TABLE OF CONTENT:
DISCOVER – RAJAT AMPAT, The Island World of Raja Ampat
It isn’t close, or easily accessible, but for the paddler who makes it to the Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, they will swear they’ve discovered paradise.
EVENT: LAKE ROCKS FESTIVAL, SUP and Sun Meets Faak and Fun
For the third year running, early May saw hundreds of SUP athletes converge on Austria’s Lake Faak for four days of SUP, sun, and fun. With the Lake Rocks Festival, there’s no doubt that the future of competitive SUP is as strong as ever.
DESTINATION: CAPE POINT, A Journey into finding your sea kayak adventure in Cape Town, South Africa
Somewhere around the southernmost point of Africa, the Indian and Atlantic oceans collide. This convergence of currents forms one of the most unique and varied sea kayaking destinations in the world.
INTERVIEW: CHRISTO FOERSTER, Across Germany by Sup and Foot
Christo Foerster knows one doesn’t need to travel far to expand your horizons or have a big adventure. On Expedition Abuenterland, Christo traversed Germany from the tallest peak to the northernmost island traveling purely by foot and SUP.
MISSION: CINQUE TERRE – Salt & Gelato, Cinque Terre by Sea Kayak
Discover one of the most famous regions of the Italian Riviera from an entirely new vantage point. Jens Klatt and Olaf Obsommer tackle the colorful cliffs and villages of the Cinque Terre by folding kayak—no car required.
QUEST: MAMQUAM FALLS, The Water Line
Completing Jimmy Martinello’s longtime dream of ice climbing Mamquam Falls would take a team of adventure specialists competent on rock, ice and snow, paddleboards, and lot of creativity.
SHOPPING:
Paddle World Mag Best Of Shopping, a selection of some of the best products available on the market this year.
PPORFOLIO:
A selection the some of the finest photos from our regular photographers.
