A Salmon River Sonnet by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 1, 2020 | Blogroll, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Rock Star, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterA Salmon River Sonnet Carving turns and spinning fast; Riding waters of canyons passed. Mighty river flows miles on down; Before it ever finds a town. Polished rocks and sparkling sand; Reappears when we re-band. Friends unite year after year; Making memories we hold...
The Hiwassee Dries: Video and AW survey! by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 8, 2020 | MixMaster, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThe Cherokee named the wide river “Ayuhwasi” which means “river of the meadow.” Paddling and fishing the standard lower reaches of the Hiwassee certainly earns this accurate description. But before the river spreads out and allows it’s...
First Impressions of RockStar 4.0 by Kat and David Levitt | Jul 12, 2018 | Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI just paddled the New RockStar 4.0 at Hell Hole and am super impressed! The video below is a quick edit from my first ten rides. I am 5’7″ and 175 pounds. 31″ inseam size 11 foot. My seat is 1 forward from the middle. I have a foot block with 3...
Cutting the Ribbon: 15 More Years of Ocoee River Releases! by Kat and David Levitt | May 18, 2018 | Antix, Events, rivers, WhitewaterThe Ocoee River’s iconic existence is preserved (for now)! Long live the Ocoee! Ocoee rapids are the primary diet of many Southeastern paddlers. It is so much a staple of the whitewater enthusiast in our region, that no one could possibly imagine a summer...
Bear Creek with a “Big Bang” 2018 by Kat and David Levitt | Apr 28, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesBear Creek and a Big Bang Go to the video below if you want to skip the story. On March 2nd, I finished work and headed to meet a group of young guns to paddle Bear creek. It was a beautiful day and the water level was a perfect minimum to run everything. The normal...
A Drysuit Diary by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 17, 2018 | Reviews, rivers, Whitewater After 3 brands and 4 suits the verdict is in: Kokatat drysuits will last a long, long time! The facts: Drysuits are an investment. A quality brand is important, but how you treat them is key to their longevity. David owns a Kokatat Meridian...
Ocoee Race – a few quick results! by Kat and David Levitt | Oct 15, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Ocoee Race continues to grow exponentially! Yesterday, over 170 racers blasted their way down the Middle Ocoee at their fastest possible pace in one minute intervals, passing each other and lots of rafts in the process. It’s an incredible fun time that is...
It’s Time for Boaterchick Festival Again! by Kat and David Levitt | May 17, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Boater Chick™ Festival (“BCF”) is a grass-roots, not-for-profit event that began in 2008 to give women in paddle sports the opportunity to paddle together, learn from one another and gather in a friendly and supportive environment. Opportunities include running...
Jeff West’s Final Vertical Miles: The North Fork Payette and Little White Salmon by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 30, 2013 | WhitewaterJeff West makes a big punch on the North Fork Payette during his final vertical mile. Jeff in the whiteout of Idaho, getting ready for the Stikine. Below he is about to launch off the famous swinging bridge to complete a last run of the day on the meat of the run,...
Remembering Jeff West… A Tribute to ‘Superman’ of the River by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 21, 2012 | WhitewaterSomeone once said that “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” * This makes perfect sense in regards to the Southeast’s legendary paddling figure; Jeff West. His handsome face with a defined jaw, and tall muscular frame...
Team JK in the 2013 Star Series for the World Cup!!! Photos! by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 14, 2012 | WhitewaterWhen the Rock Star came out, pretty much every freestyle athlete thought it was amazing for competition, big air, and advanced moves. That being said, the 2010 Star Series still held its own as a great design and had a following. There were a number of things that...
Hello Corsica Creeking and Goodbye to the Rizzanese River by Kat and David Levitt | Aug 22, 2012 | Whitewater An oasis of beauty and history, the island of Corsica thrusts upward into the sky its jagged ridges and soaring peaks that resemble the Sierra Nevada of California. But Corsica also enchants its visitors with quaint old villages precariously perched on mountain...
