40 Minute, 20 Drill, Flatwater Workout for Whitewater Kayaking by Jeff West | Mar 12, 2012 | Instructional, Whitewater Practice, Practice, Practice! Flatwater training is key for staying in shape and improving your paddling skills. With the days becoming longer, head to the lake after work for a good paddle! 1. Loosen hips by rocking kayak from side to side. 2. Rotate torso and...
The Subtleties of Safety by Jeff West | Feb 7, 2012 | Clinics, Creeking, WhitewaterThe Subtleties of Safety Paddling fires us up, especially when rain is coming. I get amped looking at the five day forecast. As a storm rolls east towards the Appalachians the excitement builds. Two days before a big storm, I will start rearranging my schedule, trying...
Seven Days Self Support on the Grand Canyon! by Jeff West | Jan 5, 2012 | River Running, rivers, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterSeven Days Self Support in the Grand Canyon Why is kayaking through the Grand Canyon so special? Here are a few reasons: the sky is bluer, the stars are brighter, friendships are stronger, laughter is louder, the shade is cooler, the sun is warmer, the river is...
