Water Sports
A 37-hour rescue mission ended on Tuesday after officials in Indonesia located six of the missing seven people. The search continues for an Indonesian sailor who disappeared.
A team of four recently crossed all 2,350 miles of the Mississippi in 16 days 20 hours and 16 minutes
A typhoon devastated the surfer’s island community. In its aftermath, she found peace in the same ocean that had wrought such destruction.
McKayla Bower’s biggest concern: the way she’ll be welcomed—or not—in countries openly hostile to LGBTQ+ people
After the dissolution of an abusive relationship, the educator turned to their family—and nature—for stability
When the photographer moved from his tight-knit Korean-American community to rural Montana to spend more time outdoors, he decided to create a new community for outdoorsy people of color
When her husband died in a diving accident, the writer refused to stop participating in the sport that had brought meaning to both of their lives
A new study suggests that more white sharks are swimming off the popular Massachusetts beaches than almost anywhere on earth
The stand-up comedian and wildlife biologist taught a kid to fish and netted his own lesson in return
The surfer’s agoraphobia was preventing him from living the life he wanted, so he reached out to his wave-riding community for help
On an fishing adventure with other Black men, the journalist realized that sharing his experience could create opportunities for others
Rehabbing from a shocking injury led her to swimming—and then the wild, open sea
After the success of ‘My Octopus Teacher,’ the film’s director was burnt out and unable to create. She found solace and renewed passion on a remote island sanctuary.
After she quit a stable career to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist, she realized she needed a big break—and found one in the middle of the Indian Ocean
Iconic ways to make every day count and infuse more adventure into your life
The marine biologist and mother was struggling to find time to nourish herself. Then she found a community of wave-riding moms.
A traumatic childhood experience left the journalist deathly afraid of the water. But by drawing on the resilience of her ancestors, she found the courage to dive in.
Surfer Dylan Graves recently notched a record-breaking ride on a tidal bore in Indonesia. Graves says the cosmic wave changed his life.
After losing a leg in a car accident, the clothing designer discovered grace in scuba diving
The big-wave icon discusses the origins of the HBO docuseries, his new surfing ambitions, and whether or not there will be a season three
When the young athlete was given the chance to lead her outrigger canoe team at the state championships, it opened her up to taking all kinds of chances
New rules have thrust Australian longboarder Sasha Jane Lowerson to the center of a global sports debate
Neuschäfer made history this week, becoming the first woman and third person to win the Golden Globe, an impossibly challenging sailing race
A 2022 boating fatality could be a harbinger of more frequent whitewater disasters on a dwindling Colorado River
She was a very unhappy lawyer until she took a scuba trip to the Galapagos that convinced her to give up her career and become an explorer
With more coastline than California, Fort Peck Lake offers an abundance of secluded coves to fish, waterski, paddle, or just explore
An encounter with sharks taught the open-water swimmer that getting through fear leads to beauty
The gear designer thought her career was over was stricken with chronic fatigue syndrome. But a decade-plus of recovery work has resulted in her best creations yet.
Follow the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers on a loop packed with history and adventure
The disabled surfer struggled with insecurity until the waves and a friend helped him to accept his entire self
Chasing the elusive permit fish is an exhausting endeavor for the most seasoned anglers. So why would a total newbie even try?
As permits on western rivers become harder and harder to get, one reader wants to take matters into his own hands
This is the unexpected vacation you didn’t know you needed
“Since he’s never said anything explicitly romantic, wouldn’t it be presumptuous to tell him I’m not interested?”
Fly fishing is experiencing a renaissance
Luke Shepardson took a break from the lifeguard chair to win the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing event asks surfers to submit video clips of their best waves. Is the new format a success or a wipeout?
Marcio “Mad Dog” Freire perished Thursday while tow-in surfing at the famed break
Massive swells are flooding coastal communities and demolishing coastal structures in Northern California, and making for good surfing further south.
Time spent outside and human-powered fun are what this region of the Florida Keys is all about
From visiting protected areas to joining conservation efforts, here’s how to get the full experience in Marathon
Tune into nature and leave the rest behind. That’s Key Largo, baby.
Kurt Steiner has dedicated his life to skipping stones, developing a technique to produce throws that defy the laws of physics
John John Florence has remarkable physical talents, but his greatest asset as an athlete might be his enduring positive attitude
Meet an amazing man who has dedicated his entire adult life to stone skipping, sacrificing everything to produce world-record throws that defy the laws of physics. To hear him tell it, he has no choice.
After a season full of highs and lows, episode 11 of "Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes" brings Slater to his final contest on the island's North Shore
The ultimate guide to rafting the Grand Canyon including how long it takes, whether you need a permit and how much it costs
Slater reconnects with an old friend and colleague who is planning their own retirement
The Surf Ranch in California is home to Kelly Slater's personal manmade wave
The kayaker shares what was going through his mind as he descended Idaho’s Lower Mesa Falls
It's Slater's first time returning to Japan since 1990
Long-distance rowing is steadily gaining popularity, but that doesn’t mean the sport is safe
Tucked away near the border of Luxembourg and Germany lies a river that’s home to wild brown trout. It’s a great place to fly fish, but it’s more than that to the people who spend time on the river and in its nearby forests. Kristallklar, a film by Simon…
Locals, visitors, and surfers especially were all stoked at the prospect of experiencing the rare south swell on its way from Tahiti. But for the lifeguards on duty, it meant rip currents, broken boards, and, as it turned out, an insane number of people in the water who needed a helping hand.
This is the seventh episode of ‘Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes,’ an 11-part series with behind-the-scenes footage of the surfer’s career
The longtime pro surfer and adventurer endured massive swells and perilous weather on his 2,400-mile voyage from California to Hawaii—all in a 20-foot survival craft
This proves easier said than done when he’s hit with a back injury and faces tough competition in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
With the energy from the fans comes more pressure, and Slater must fight to stay focused
The region is known for its powerful surf, sweeping wineries, and stunning vistas
In the third episode of ‘Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes,’ Slater travels to Bali where he learns some sad news about his friend
While preparing for the championship tour, Slater finds the time to meet with young surfers and inspire their surf dreams
Footage follows Slater as he travels the world, prepares for competitions, and connects with this community in Australia
After traveling to Ireland, members of the Goat Surf Club discuss the importance of highlighting environmental issues in their film series
The endangered goats may not realize it, but their conservation grazing is helping protect the Irish countryside from wildfires
The Irish organization Hometree aims to bring biodiversity back to Ireland through planting trees in the town of Ennistymon
The 40-year-old captain is taking the sailing world by storm, aiming to break dozens of records, including the fastest solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the globe
Beyond surfing, the trio of friends also want to help raise awareness for environmental issues around the world
The film ‘Mr. Kookbox’ shows what inspires his work
Nathan Williams isn’t a household name in Oklahoma (or anywhere else for that matter), but to those who take part in the adrenaline-fueled sport that is noodling, Williams isn’t just known—he’s red-dirt royalty
A group of rafting companies is suing to block the Biden administration’s increase in minimum wage. Not all guides are happy.
‘Go Where You Feel Most Alive’ is a short film intended to challenge us all to put our phones away long enough to appreciate the exhilaration of the natural world.
Last weekend, 500 people headed to Huntington Beach, California, to participate in what is believed to be the largest-ever gathering of Black surfers
Soon after Ranga Perera immigrated to the U.S. with his parents from his home country of Sri Lanka, his father passed away from a heart attack. The loss devastated Perera, and he struggled to fully engage with his own life for years, as a child and into adulthood.
In coastal Mexico, a group of conservationists are trying to convince fishermen to adopt a new way of life
Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak set out to catch the state fish in all 50 states and ended up with an unforgettable adventure
In the heart of Cornhusker country, they know how to make their own fun. Native son Carson Vaughan drafted four friends, loaded up on beer, and did what may be the strangest float trip in the world.
After his pandemic isolation, angler Fred Campbell was ready to get back to the water
Paco Maroquin is a second-generation fishing guide who, like his father, has built a life around angling