“Oh shoot!” came the voice of Dean.First and foremost, bring and wear your lifejacket. A United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device is tremendous insurance if you ever tip over.

The 27th annual event kicks off Sunday. The tradition is sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in conjunction with the Illinois Paddling Association and supported by Prairie State ...

On a wilderness whitewater trip, losing a boat can be devastating. To help prevent this, we include these items in our canoe outfitting. Don’t worry, the video footage of my canoe dumping and wrapping ...

You’ll want a PFD that’s light, comfortable, and easy to take off, since you’ll probably won’t want to wear it on longer portages. I’d suggest looking for a PFD that’s trimly cut, like the MTI Reflex ...

Life jackets or “personal floatation devices,” if you prefer, are a non-negotiable part of many water sports. It’s the single most important piece of protective gear you have when things go sideways ...

A man whose body was recovered from the Spokane River shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday after he was tossed from a canoe near Post Falls was identified as Michael W. Blankartz, of Spirit Lake. His body ...

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — The search for a man after a canoe capsized Sunday night on the Missouri River is now a recovery mission, officials have confirmed with 5 On Your Side. The boat capsized at ...

The Macon Witches Float is back after a hiatus last year. The event, which started in 2021, invites people to float, row or paddle along the river in Halloween costumes and benefits Macon Periods ...