West Mountain Drifters: The Voorhees Brothers

by alecvoorhees | Oct 21, 2018 | Creeking, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Ever since I can remember, myself and my brothers have always been immersed in the river life, thanks to our parents. My dad has been an avid paddler for 30+ years, and his dream was to paddle with his boys. Fast forward 21 years, myself, Hayden, and Connor have had...

“Just Paddling” an EJ Poem from 2002

by ericjackson | Oct 19, 2018 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

10/23/2002 Long drive to the river. Short nights sleep. Cold, wet gear goes on, I shiver. Not a care in the world, I’m Just paddling. River’s low, so is money, Yet enough to get vertical and play, Then come home to dinner, and my honey. Life is good when I’m, Just...

Don and Darcy do Russia

by colinkemp | Oct 16, 2018 | Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

If you have ever been kayaking in Ecuador you likely know Don and Darcy. They love to boat and this is a bit of their story and journey for the love of WW and the crazy places it takes us. Kayaking trip to the Altai Mountains, Russia Don and I have been slackers on...

Back to Chile: A smash and grab

by Dane Jackson | Oct 11, 2018 | Internationalisation, Nirvana, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

I might be flying back to TN today, but it wont be for long, as I am going back to Chile for a short and sweet smash and grab trip. I am gonna be heading south with Adrian Mattern as well as some fellow JK team members. This is a little earlier than I have headed...

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 Disciplines

Though 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...

High Tension

by Anna Bruno | Oct 3, 2018 | Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I thought about writing a blog on surviving the Stakeout season in Canada since if there is anything I hate in kayaking, it is being cold, wet, and scared. But, I overthought, delayed too long, and instead, figured I would write about one wave that always makes cold...

NEW VIDEO: Hooked on Wild Waters S4, E5, “River Bassin’ Youth on the Hooch”

by Drew Gregory | Sep 27, 2018 | Coosa, Coosa HD, Drew Gregory, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Hooked on Wild Waters, Internationalisation, Liska, United States, Video, Video

This was one of the most unique episodes I’ve ever filmed, as I found myself at the Southeastern Youth Kayak Fishing Championship, where I got the chance to share my passion for wild waters with the next generation. I join the kids on the river and at the...

Pick-A-Paddle

by joey monteleone | Sep 24, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

I fall into the category of folks who got into kayak fishing as an angler first and a paddler second. Not taking the time to select the right paddle is a mistake! Your paddle is nearly always in your hands and one of the most important pieces of equipment in your...

The Art of Giving Back

by Anna Bruno | Sep 23, 2018 | Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Flying with a kayak = Anywhere from $50-$250. Flying with a paddle = Anywhere from $50-$150 Giving the gift of gear to an up and coming paddler = priceless. Let’s be honest. Travelling with a kayak, paddle, and gear isn’t always easy. You are almost always guaranteed...

Rock Star 4.0 Second Review, After 2 months of hard paddling…

by ericjackson | Sep 20, 2018 | Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

  First impressions are critical for a new boat, as they give you insight into what to expect, when you have no feeling for the boat yet.    However, first impressions don’t provide the paddler with much of the benefits they will enjoy once they learn...

Lightning Bugs and Largemouth

by joey monteleone | Sep 20, 2018 | Cuda LT, Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

As the day draws to a close many people are settling down for the evening. There are however, a different breed of bass anglers just getting started. Dedicated for various reasons to the pursuit of bass after dark, this legion of largemouth enthusiast have a passion...

Local Tourney Clubs

by Michael Ernst | Sep 17, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United States

When I got into fishing kayak tournaments 5 years ago, my first tournament was with Kayak Bass Fishing TN, (KBFTN). It is still the one club that I am loyal too and try to fish every event that I can. I have been lucky enough to be very successful over the years and...