Brenna Kelly

1 week ago | paddlingmag.com | Brenna Kelly |Maddy Marquardt

When Chuck Lee’s ten-year-old son told him whitewater kayaking is for old people, Lee set out to find small boats and equipment to bring more kids into the sport, starting close to home in PincherCreek, Alberta. From a no-show first year to now entering its 25th year, today Lee’s 3 Rivers Rendezvous remains a family-friendly event at heart. From zero to 300: behind the scenes of the 3 Rivers RendezvousWhen Lee moved to the Pincher Creek area in 1993 he began paddling with his kids.

2 weeks ago | paddlingmag.com | Brenna Kelly |Maddy Marquardt

In a world where the average kid’s kayak is a glorified pool toy, Celliers Kruger has a different idea of what kayaking for kids could look like. Built to be stable and comfortable while also allowing for growth as a young paddler, the Piper sit-on-top kid’s kayak is a far cry from your average kid’s kayak. We caught up with Kruger at Canoecopia 2025 to hear all about the design choices behind the Piper.