EJ Training Log update from the Nile River, March 25th by Will Richardson | Mar 25, 2007 | WhitewaterMarch 20, 2007 The past 5 days of training has been good, with the highlight being our last world championships on Club Wave, where we did a prelims, semi-finals, and finals, and I won every round, and had my highest average scores, and except for my first ride, I had...
Jerry’s Baddle update and video by Will Richardson | Mar 24, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterHey all! So this past weekend I participated in Jerry’s Baddle, a biking and paddling race that honors the life of Jerry Beckwith and is also a fundraiser for ALS research. It was an awesome weekend, despite the cold front that moved in just for the weekend. I...
Ugandan Wildlife and Paddling Update! by Will Richardson | Mar 23, 2007 | WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright It’s been more than a month in Uganda and I’m still loving it here! There’s just nowhere else on earth with this kind of wildlife, climate, and paddling opportunities. Every day we wake-up on the Hairy Lemon island to 70+...
Santa Cruz Surf Festival Update by Will Richardson | Mar 23, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterPhotos By Devon Barker My first day in Santa Cruz was a big day with waves only off the point at Steamers Lane. I was pretty intimidated to take the waves off the point that surfed very close to the rock out cropping and the cliff. I got a little bolder as I watched...
Team JK’s Kevin Brown Reviews the All-Star by Will Richardson | Mar 20, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Kevin Brown I’ve been paddling the new All-Star everyday for 2 weeks, 2-3 sessions per day at our local play park in Missoula. When the levels are deep enough foor loops the new All-Star launches. The All-Star classic always jumped, but the new All-Star has a...
Hotel Charley Tour Schedule Posted by Will Richardson | Mar 20, 2007 | WhitewaterJesse Coombs and Ben Stookesberry are set to bring their Hotel Charley River of Doubt film on tour. Here’s the upcoming tour schedule: Tuesday, April 10 – Mt, Shasta, CA: Shasta Base Camp Wednesday, April 11 – Ashland, OR: Standing Stone Brewery...
Opening weekend on the Ocoee! :) by Will Richardson | Mar 19, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Brad Sutton Opening weekend on the Ocoee was like no other with paddlers coming from every state, to paddle some of the best whitewater kayaking Tennessee has to offer! There are multiple world-class surf spots down the river on the Ocoee with easy eddies to catch...
North Alabama Whitewater Fest and my new addiction! by Will Richardson | Mar 18, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Boyd Ruppelt Sup everyone! Wed, I left with Samantha for Alabama for the North Alabama Whitewater Fest so we could get in some practice and some much needed rest. Friday rolled around and we both competed in the Huckfest competition in our new stars!!! Sam rocked...
Mega Rocker Video Update by Will Richardson | Mar 17, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterHey all! So this spring has been pretty good as far as the Narrows goes. The dam has been releasing at 200%, and with the addition of some natural flow, it has made the Green BIG. I am very pleased with the Mega Rocker and it has handled great on the narrows at this...
EJ Training Log – March 16 by Will Richardson | Mar 16, 2007 | WhitewaterGoal: I wrote training logs from 1988-1996 and no real log since. As the World Championships approach, I figure it will do me good to have one, and hope you enjoy reading it too. I am starting with a short summary of paddling to date this year. Previous Training Log...
Feather at fish flow by Will Richardson | Mar 15, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Colin Kemp I am just starting to explore all the rivers in my new backyard. Ever since I moved to Reno I was told to check out the Feather river. I got the chance to get out at fish flow 500-550cfs. It runs at this flow all of the time as far as I can tell. Andy...
EJ Training Log updated from Africa by Will Richardson | Mar 15, 2007 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterGoal: I wrote training logs from 1988-1996 and no real log since. As the World Championships approach, I figure it will do me good to have one, and hope you enjoy reading it too. I am starting with a short summary of paddling to date this year. Previous Training Log...
