Younguns Freestyle series by teamjk | Oct 29, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe 2018 Younguns Freestyle has finished now and it has been amazing. This is a really great series of competitions for youth paddlers (18 and under) where the focus is on having fun more than the results (that doesn’t mean that it isn’t competitive). There is always...
Feather Fest by sagedonnelly | Oct 18, 2018 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe Feather River… where do I even begin with the Feather River? It is an incredible canyon that has fueled my kayaking since I was too small to fit in my little Jackson Kayak Side Kick. I learned how to boof, read different lines, measure consequences, different...
Hometown Throwdowns by katelyngreen | Oct 15, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis past summer I was able to put together two really successful Hometown Throwdowns at my local playspot called Tville on the Farmington River. Hometown Throwdowns are grassroots paddling events that are all for fun and are meant to get people excited about paddling...
Good Step Forward for Noli Wild & Scenic by wildwildwes | Oct 13, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, WhitewaterI organized several advocates together a few weeks ago to host a VIP paddle trip for a local state legislator. A good productive time was had by all who were a part! American Whitewater Reports: Butts in boats! File this under how to build support for new Wild and...
Gnarlfest: The best event you might not have heard of by Dane Jackson | Oct 7, 2018 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Nirvana, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThough this is the time of the year I would normally be in Europe for the Sickline race, with that discontinued it has given me a chance to check out a race that has been happening on the west coast in Cali for years: Gnarlfest. I had heard stories about the race from...
Montreal Eau Vive Kayak competition round up video. by sethashworth | Oct 2, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsTeam paddlers from all over the world converged on Montreal earlier this summer for a two day event. Testing paddlers in both Freestyle, and Boater-X racing on the Lachine Rapids in Montreal. The New Rockstar 4.0 was showing its dominance with the extra...
5 Strategies for Boatercross by Maddie Kimmel | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, Internationalisation, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionBoatercross is one of the most intense races, where you and your friends go head to head in a downriver or gaint slam race. The smallest mistake can cost you everything here are some strategies to help you succeed in the boater cross- 1. Choose a Fast Line- When...
Loch Ken Kayak Grand Slam 2018 by teamjk | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, UK, VideoShort Video of the Loch Ken Kayak Grand Slam,...
Feather Festival by Cameron O'Connor | Sep 29, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsFeather River Festival is bar far one of my favorite events! This year I had the pleasure of racing the class V Tobin Race on the North Fork Feather River. My favorite thing about racing a fun creek section such as this is comparing my times from past races. Last year...
Beaver Fest 2018 by tommypiros | Sep 27, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe Beaver River Rondezvou is absolutely one of, if not the most fun kayak event I have partook in because the actual kayaking is unexpectedly impressive and the designated camping spot is nothing shy of dreamy. Plus there are runs for all skill levels and you have a...
Toby Creek Race Video by davecrerar | Sep 24, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups
A Day Just For Women by dianegaydos | Sep 22, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe 5th annual Green River Takeover was just that; a day just for women. This year, we had 94 women all kayak the Green River together, and many other women join afterwards for a fun party and fundraiser raffle! I have had the honor of attending the Green River...
