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Breast cancer survivors are crossing Montana's largest lake in Hawaiian outrigger canoes, combining ancient paddling traditions with proven cancer recovery methods. The annual Montana Paddle Palooza now draws 240 paddlers from across North America.
A 35-year-old athlete who once considered ski paddling her weakness just won her first individual ski race after spending 254 days paddling around the entire continent of Australia. Eight years away from competition transformed Bonnie Hancock's greatest weakness into her winning strength.
Hugh Pinneo heard his mother scream that a dog was drowning in their icy neighborhood pond. Without hesitation, the high schooler grabbed a kayak and paddled through frigid water to pull the terrified animal to safety. #
A historic paddle-steamer that spent decades at the bottom of an Australian river is now carrying passengers again, thanks to volunteers who spent 15 years bringing it back to life. The PS Canally just completed its first public cruises in over 80 years.
Hundreds of surfers and swimmers made history on Valentine's Day with Australia's first regional pride paddle out in Port Macquarie. The celebration brought together lifesavers, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people with disabilities to form a giant heart on the beach before hitting the waves.
After beating rare blood cancer with groundbreaking therapy, Florida adventurer Frank Carter built his own canoe and paddled the entire Missouri River with his dog. His 64-day journey shows that life after cancer can still hold incredible adventures.
More than 1,800 people took to the Ohio River on kayaks and canoes Saturday, hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest paddle craft party. Despite weather delays from heavy rain and lightning, organizers kept safety first while celebrating the event's 25th anniversary.
When heavy rains turned northern Oahu farmland into a lake, Jacqueline Bensaid grabbed a paddleboard and launched a one-woman animal rescue mission. Eight dogs, including two puppies, made it to safety thanks to her quick thinking.
A Florida man celebrated four years of being cancer-free by canoeing the entire Missouri River with his golden retriever. His journey came after a groundbreaking therapy eliminated a rare blood cancer that chemotherapy couldn't fully defeat.
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Two loggerhead sea turtles struck by boats made remarkable recoveries at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center. After months of surgery and care, both Swim Shady and Paddles returned to the ocean.
Susan Benjamin, 85, found her "floating sisterhood" paddling with New Jersey's first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The Machestic Dragons turn recovery into exhilaration, proving there's vibrant life after diagnosis.
The world's slowest land mammals become surprisingly capable swimmers when they need to cross water. Sloths can paddle three times faster than their usual tree-crawling pace to reach new forest patches.
Electric kayaks are bringing the e-bike revolution to water, opening up lakes and rivers to people who thought paddling was too physically demanding. Old Town's new lineup offers pedal assist and motors that let anyone choose their effort level.
A 25-year-old Cincinnati paddling festival is gunning for a Guinness World Record while funding free outdoor adventures for thousands of students. The Ohio River Paddlefest needs just five more paddlers than New Jersey's current record to claim the title.
When a woman fell into the water in eastern China, a 61-year-old man grabbed his kayak and paddled to her rescue without hesitation. With help from bystanders, Cheng Aihua pulled the woman to safety.
A twilight paddle through Auckland's harbor offers locals a fresh way to fall back in love with their waterfront. The intimate sea kayak experience turns the familiar City of Sails into something magical again.
A small NSW town is on a mission to become Australia's giant pumpkin capital after one farmer grew a 407kg squash big enough to paddle down the river. Despite a tough season, 40 growers are chasing the dream of boat-sized vegetables.
Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium transformed into a sea of ping pong paddles as 7,000 players competed simultaneously, aiming to smash the world record for the largest table tennis tournament ever held. From kids to grandparents, the massive gathering proved that sport can unite entire communities in joyful competition.
A kayaker survived three hours in freezing New Zealand harbor waters after his boat capsized, then walked naked to a stranger's door asking for help. He's already planning his next paddle.
A 67-year-old Florida man celebrated beating rare blood cancer by paddling the entire Missouri River with his golden retriever. The groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment that saved his life has kept him cancer-free for four years.
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