The most exciting whitewater kayaking documentaries that paddlers will love

For some, whitewater kayaking is more than just a hobby. This exciting sport creates a sense of community, excitement and challenge. White water is not for everyone, but those who find it are fascinated by it for life.

Although most paddlers would like to play in the river every day, it is not realistic. The next time you need to go kayaking but can’t make it to the river, watch one of these exciting whitewater kayaking movies.

Scott Lindgren is an inspirational kayaker who takes viewers on a journey to become the first person to swim across the four great rivers that flow from Mount Kailash in Tibet. Lindgren shares her story of receiving a life-changing diagnosis and dealing with emotional issues. This film will touch your heart and show Lindgren’s passion and dedication to be able to cross these rivers.
The River Runner is available to rent on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and YouTube.

Join world-class athletes as they tackle three of the southern hemisphere’s most dangerous rivers: the Pasqua, Bravo and Baker Rivers. During the journey, the team will explore and learn about Chile’s environment and overcome the many challenges that come their way. These terrible rivers are separated; one wrong move and there will be problems. The Triple Crown of Patagonia is available to rent on Amazon Prime.

Niagara Falls is a force of nature that has attracted the attention of extreme sports athletes for many years. In Chasing Niagara, Rafa Ortiz shows off his professional kayaking skills to the falls. With the help of his fellow paddlers, Ortiz learned to kayak over the famous waterfall, an unimaginable challenge. This film details the events leading up to the big day, including his preparation and training, mishaps and ultimately why he decided to chase Niagara. To stream this documentary, visit Amazon Prime, YouTube, Freevee or Apple TV.

Rivering features different kayaking members sharing their stories and the “why” behind what they do. Above all, it shows the close relationship that is formed on the river. The film took three years to shoot and is set in New Zealand, a paradise for kayakers. While watching, you will feel how the rowers’ passion for the river radiates through the screen. You can watch “Rivering” for free on YouTube.

If you have a busy schedule, this is for you. Jӧtunn is a 23-minute short film set in Iceland, a notoriously difficult place for kayaking. Aniol Serrasolses and Mikel Sarasola are accompanied by two photographers, Aleix Salvat and David Nogales, while exploring the rivers of Iceland. As Redbull stated, “entering unknown rivers always brings with it great surprises.” This film is an opportunity for rowers to join these great rowers on their journey. To watch the movie, visit Redbull website.