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Arctic Norway: Circumnavigating Sørøya – October 2025 issue

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SKW Arctic Norway expedition saw us paddling for the 50th Nordkapp expedition anniversary.

Above the Arctic Circle: the Lofoten Islands – October 2025 issue

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The Lofoten Islands are a picturesque archipelago located above the Arctic Circle in Norway.

Sea kayaking around Magerøya – June 2025 issue

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A kayaking expedition around Magerøya is an adventure like no other, best known for Nordkapp

A Lofoten SUP adventure

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Beata Plutka from Poland fell in love with SUP immediately upon stepping on a paddleboard.

Arctic Norway

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Sea kayaking adventures traversing Senja, Kvaloya and many other magical Arctic islands

36 top tips for sea kayak expeditions

Coaching/Advice, UK & Euro features

After 3 successful 10-day sea kayak expeditions on the Lofoten Archipelago, these are my reflections.

Comfy paddling – female inclusivity with Gutsy Girls and Nordic Paddling, Norway

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According to Sport England, only 35% of females participate in regular physical exercise.

Sørøya – the green island

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This island is often called the green island due to its intense green-coloured vegetation in the summer.

A chat with… Kev Brady

Profiles

Kev lives and breathes the lifestyle of an adventure paddler and has pushed the boundaries of the sport.

From Trondheim to the north cape

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My friend Ruth had taken part in the 1995 Arctic Canoe race in Lapland and always felt like returning to kayak down the Finnish-Swedish border rivers. Looking at the map in 2008, we realised that the starting point was a mere 30 miles from the Norwegian sea.

Pyranha Team Tour of Europe

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Tooled up with 18 boats, ten paddles and a whole bunch of toys, the Pyranha team cruised down to their first stop, the majestic Val Sesia Valley in Italy, and assist with the river guiding and safety of the Gene 17 Kayaking Festival.

Destinations

Worldwide features

After what feels like a never-ending barrage of cancelled trips and postponed expeditions – finally, there may be a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Scandinavian SUP Adventures

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Norway is a diverse country holding some of the world’s most diverse landscapes

THE wondrous topography of Norway

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The flooded U-shaped valleys create dramatic scenery with towering sheer cliffs that surround the water on three sides before opening the land to allow a connection to the sea.