Build a Kayak Rack by crystalgustin | Aug 13, 2019 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionA friend of mine was in need of a kayak rack and after numerous requests, I made it a priority and started my research. I could have made it easy on myself and built a sawhorse style rack, same as mine, but I am not really a big fan of it. With a fair amount of google...
How to repair a neck gasket by Greg Parker | Jul 31, 2019 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionYears ago I took my drytops to a shop when I needed a neck gasket repair. It usually took a week to get it back and I had to use an old leaky top as a backup. Then I bought a block of mini cell foam, carved a jig, and started repairing my own gaskets over night. If...
Tips for Capturing your Kayak Adventures by teamjk | Jul 30, 2019 | Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionI have found filming and editing kayak videos an enjoyable experience. Capturing our kayak adventures can be a great way to show non boater friends what we do. Kayaking videos on social media may encourage more people to try kayaking and hopefully grow awareness for...
Teaching kids under 12 years how to paddle: TIP #1 by Valerie Betrand | Jul 25, 2019 | Family Zone, Instructional, Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines(This article is the first one of a series of five) In the recent years, there has been an increasing amount of very young paddlers. Teaching them to paddle requires a very different approach than teaching teenagers or adults. Here is a gathering of my top tips to...
The Importance of Warming Up by bryceaaron | Jul 15, 2019 | Fitness, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionThe Importance of Warming Up After a grueling hour-long shuttle and waiting for twice that at the put-in, the only thing to do is hop on the water and fire it up. But, there’s one action you can take to help reduce injuries and feel better after a paddle*. Warming up...
Becoming an ACA Instructor by kylethomas | Jun 21, 2019 | Antix, Clinics, Instructional, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionOver the past five years, I have volunteered a tremendous amount of time to the American Canoe Association (ACA). I have been teaching whitewater and sea kayaking for the past decade, but have only been ACA certified for the past five years. Teaching has always gone...
Lessons from cold-hand gurus by Rafael Ortiz | May 16, 2019 | Instructional, Internationalisation, Mexico, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction7 years ago I was THAT guy. It was the middle of March, 65* out and I’d still be wearing poggies. I did grow up in Mexico paddling warm water, so this new cold water topic was tough. Fast-forward to this winter, I managed to stay away from using my...
Do you want to become a paddle instructor? by teamjk | Mar 28, 2019 | 2015 Zen, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionKayaking all summer and getting paid? That’s the dream for many young people all over the world. But how? And where? Have you ever heard of summer camps? In America a lot of parents send their children to those camps. Kids are able to do a lot of activities there,...
2019 Opening Day on the S. Fork American by Jessica Yurtinus | Mar 21, 2019 | Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionIt’s that time of year again, flowers are starting to bloom, birds are chirping, and the snow is melting. That means one thing. . . Opening Day on the South Fork of the American River. https://www.calkayak.com/classes/whitewater-kayak-classes/ ...
Basic Knots for Whitewater – How to tie knots by Jezz | Mar 17, 2019 | Australia, Instructional, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionSo generally everyone who kayaks, canoes or rafts on whitewater carry a rope and sometimes even some rescue equipment. Not everyone knows how to use their equipment, simply watch some of the more interested ways that people tie their kayaks down as a good example. So...
How to kickflip. Basics. by sethashworth | Mar 13, 2019 | Instructional, Playboating, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe Kickflip is the one of my absolute favourite downriver tricks. This video outlines how to begin learning this trick. What to look for in terms of site selection and how to make it happen....
The Magic of T-Rescues by janekoopman | Mar 11, 2019 | Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionYou have probably heard it said that we are all between swims. Truth! Whether you are Dane Jackson or just got in a boat for the first time yesterday it is just a matter of time before we all will find ourselves having another out of boat experience. The thing is,...
