NoliFest Winning by wildwildwes | Apr 23, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, MixMaster, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe 4th annual NoliFest 2018 was packed with more fun than ever before! River trip shuttles for all on the Gorge and Lower Nolichucky River, SUP racing, river attainments, SUP joisting, vendor fair, One Wheel endure race, fireworks, great bands and good food where...
2018 Hoffpauir Expo by clinttaylor | Apr 23, 2018 | Big Rig, Cruise 10 Angler, Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Internationalisation, Mayfly, United StatesIf you are interested in things like kayaks, guns, side-by-side vehicles, food, tractors, cars, and much more you should probably plan on attending the next Hoffpauir Expo. I was fortunate enough to attend the 2018 Hoffpauir Expo in Lampasas, Texas. The Hoffpauir Expo...
Opening Day on the South Fork of The American. by colinkemp | Apr 20, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater5 years ago, I got to be part of a group of folks looking to create a new WW event on the West coast. With the folks at CCK we came up with a great event that incorporated kayak instruction, super sweet prizes at a raffle, a party with tasty Ninkasi beer, and it all...
Hurley Classic 2018 by Mike Shaw | Apr 18, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, UK, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe Hurley classic is the number one freestyle event in the UK. Now in its 29th year, I have attended in previous years and it is great to see it grow year on year, more competitors and more competitions to take part in, with a wider draw. It now attracts competitors...
WIN a JK MixMaster at NoliFest! by wildwildwes | Apr 11, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, MixMaster, WhitewaterThe Jackson Action Wagon is giving away brand new 2018 Jackson Kayak Mixmaster 7.5 (Bluegrass color) at NoliFest this year! Where: USA Raft – 2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, Tennessee 37650 The J.A.W. is proud to partner with USA Raft on Saturday (April 14th) at this event...
2018 KBF National Championship Recap by Rocky Ly | Apr 10, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United States, VideoThe best 751 anglers from all over the the country competed for the 2018 National Championship title on Kentucky Lake. It was not an easy tournament. Catching a 5 fish limit each day would’ve gotten you in the runnings for a check. Here’s my 2018 KBF...
The Dream : The Reality by Claire OHara | Mar 30, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines12 years ago I had a dream to represent my country in the sport I loved and to give my all to try and win a medal. This week I added two more golds medals to my collection. Years of hard work, dedication and amazing experiences That first worlds back in 2007 I...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 6 – Finals Day – A smashing good round by Claire OHara | Mar 28, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis was it, 10 years on from watching the freestyle finals live in Canada* wishing that I could be out there throwing down, here I was in Argentina about to go into my 4th Freestyle Kayak World Championships finals and amazingly I was going into it in 1st place....
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 5 – Quarter & Semi Finals – A smashing good round by Claire OHara | Mar 26, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesAs I look at the open front of my kayak and see almost all the way through to the inside I can’t help but smile and laugh as I remember Jez and a few others that morning telling me before my runs ‘to go out there and smash it!’ I must remember...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 4 – C1 and Womens Prelims by Claire OHara | Mar 24, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe sun shone bright as we woke up ready for another big day of action. This time it’s both me and Jez competing as its C1 and Women’s prelims day. The Frenchies hid from the sun between heats Jez leaves early as he has an announcing meeting before his...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 3 – Mens Prelims by Claire OHara | Mar 22, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesEveryone is here with their own personal goals Today was the men’s prelims. The biggest of all the classes with over 6 and half hours of non stop freestyle. Still exhausted from the Squirt boating event today was my enforced rest day as my freestyle would kick...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 2 – Jnr W & M Prelims by Claire OHara | Mar 20, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesWaking up knowing I had just won another World Championships was an amazing feeling. As I opened the curtains and looked out over the lake the view was insane. The wind had settled and the lake shone bright blue and calm. I felt a mix of emotions excitement, relief...
