Hundreds gathered Sunday morning under cloudy late spring skies to take part in the 68-year tradition of paddling the Des Plaines River. The Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon is the largest ...
Posted: October 30, 2025 | Last updated: October 30, 2025 In this video I breakdown the gear that I use for kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding in the spring, when the water is cold.