Interested in writing or submitting photographs for California Kayaker Magazine? Please read the following to understand what we look for.
California Kayaker Magazine is a regional kayaking publication focusing on being the resource for kayak information for California. We are dedicated to promoting fun and responsible kayaking, and advocating for increased paddling opportunities in this region. Published two to four times per year on glossy stock in full color, it is distributed free at kayaking, sports, and boating outlets in Northern California. Every issue will also available as a free PDF download from our website.
Our readers paddle a variety of kayaks (touring, white water, surfing, fishing, etc.), and vary in skill level from just entering the sport to 5 star paddlers. Our readers should come away from the magazine with new knowledge of some aspect of kayaking. They want to read about events, trips, people, information on training and nutrition, in short, information that will help them get greater enjoyment from their sport.
You are a freelancer with enthusiasm and passion for the active lifestyle, as well as experience and knowledge of the sport of kayaking. You don't have to be a pro kayaker, but you must have an eye for detail and understanding about kayaking. It also helps to be a good storyteller!
Important notes:
Articles cannot be commercial in nature and cannot represent a sales pitch for a product, service, or company. But, writers in the industry will gain benefit through the “by-line” describing the author.
Please also submit photos with the article, if possible. You must own the copyright, or have permission from the owner, to use the photo (so no just grabbing photos off the web).
Submission warrants that the work is original, created by you the freelancer, and that you own the first publish rights to all articles and photographs submitted. Articles and photos can not have been published before, nor ones that are currently being considered by another publication.
We are now accepting submission of photos and articles. Please email submissions to us at this address. If you really must send something by snail mail, contact information is here.
Yes, we do pay for the right to use the articles and photos.