Field Notes, Gear Guides & Articles

BEHIND THE ART: THE CATALINA CLASSIC 2024
Introducing the official artwork for the 2024 Catalina Classic – the iconic 32 mile prone paddle race – commissioned by FLORENCE & created by paddler & artist, Emily Bark.

As paddlers from across the globe prepare for the trip to Southern Cailfornia, we sat down with Emily to hear how she dreamt up the art, and what the Catalina Classic  meant to her growing up in the Bark family.
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THE DAILY KIT: TRAIL RUNNING
Our favorite way to explore the local coast, new set ups and hidden spots? On foot. Trail running has helped us stay conditioned between swells and enables us to test our high output gear day after day. 
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