Kelly’s Kayak Academy: Idaho 2018 by alecvoorhees | Jul 14, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesFor the fifth year in a row, I had the pleasure of being an instructor at Kelly’s Whitewater Park. The Kelly’s Kayak Academy is a completely free program for kids ages 10-18 that are residence in Valley, County Idaho. This year the formats for the classes were...
Clinics on the Farmington River by Jessie Stone | Jul 3, 2018 | Clinics, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionI am teaching several clinics on the Farmington River after the Triple Crown, coming up this month, July 14th and 15th. Its a super fun event so come out to the river and join all of us! My clinics will be Wednesday July 18th and Thursday July 19th in the afternoon....
Rolling Myth by Greg Parker | Jul 1, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionMany new kayakers are nervous about tipping over and being “trapped” underwater. Therefore, some of these new kayakers believe that it is faster or even safer to swim instead of setting up for a roll. However, if we look at them side by side, we can see that a roll...
How I Carry My Camera Gear by Chris Funk | Jul 1, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, VideoGreat products for protecting all the stuff we want to keep dry on the water. I have been using Watershed bags for years and have been VERY pleased with them. Mine are getting rough, and smell like fish and alligators but when they get replaced it will be with the...
DIY Kayak Loader by teamjk | Jun 28, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, UK, VideoHeres a little video of a Homemade kayak loader. I’ve been struggling to load the kayak due to the weight and dimensions.This loader assist allows me load and unload safely on my own and means I am not dependent on someone else to give me a hand. Ultimately,...
TVCC Paddle School 2018 by chad | Jun 26, 2018 | Family Zone, Instructional, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionIt’s that time of year again, paddle clubs are having their annual paddle schools all across the country. While some paddlers scoff at these events I like to see them as they truly are, a time for encouragement and instruction. This is when new paddlers get that...
The Importance of Games by teamjk | Jun 22, 2018 | Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionThe key to any students’ progress is taking their mind off skills and drills, and in exchange providing a goal that sneaks in the skills you want them to learn. Enter: Games! I believe that having an arsenal of games at the ready, promotes the fundamental reason...
Tips for summer kayak fishing by johndeshauteurs | Jun 16, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, VideoJohn Deshauteurs shares how to stay hydrated and healthy during a day of hot summer kayak bass fishing. Check out John’s video here!
Lyons Winter Pool Time by Kevin Parker | May 21, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionWith winter finally showing up in Colorado, the Lyons Kids club pool sessions are again proving to be a big hit. While it is billed as the “Kids Club” we try to target the whole family, and get as many adults at the pool as kids. Our goal is to get the parents...
DIY Rod Tubes End Cap Hack by Jay Randall | May 17, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalThe other day when I was installing the ends on the PVC rod tubes I noticed that the end cap didn’t have any kind of cushion or protection for the rod tips. I know that during transport the rods will likely be in their rod socks but the end cap is still just...
How to plan a Kayaking Vacation on a Budget by dianegaydos | May 14, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionHave you ever thought about taking a kayaking trip but thought you couldn’t afford it? We’ve all been there, reading blogs posts or watching videos from theses super cool trips. But how do they afford it? The easy answer and excuse, is maybe they’re rich. But maybe...
How to build a kayak bait tank by Jim Sammons | May 4, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, Kraken, United States, VideoHow to build a bait tank for your Kraken or any other kayak with Nocqua...
