First I’m a Fisherman

by joey monteleone | Jun 12, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

      I’ll bet almost everyone who has ever picked up a paddle to propel a kayak or even a canoe can relate to the feeling that regardless of what else we do in life, or the outdoors….. first we fish!         One of my...

a few favorite moments from the southeast season

by Boyd Ruppelt | Jun 8, 2019 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This is one of those seasons in the southeast that has just been packed with good times and epic moments…. way too many to share but I thought I’d pick out a few of my favorite moments to pass...

Bite Me

by joshtidwell | Jun 7, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

I have had a couple of months now to put the new Bite through its paces. I have got to say, it has become one of my favorites. Back in February, my sister used the Bite on her first trip to the marsh of South Louisiana. If you have ever been there, you know that a...

Pan Am Bass Kayak Championships- 8 Countries Descend Upon Cookeville, Tennessee

by ericjackson | Jun 5, 2019 | Coosa HD, EJ, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Subjects, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States

Most of the photos are from Brad Weigmann   While I am no stranger to international competitions, doing my first 6 week Whitewater Slalom Kayak racing tour of Europe in 1984 as a member of the USA “B” team.      My memories of that trip were...

What’s In Your Kit #2: Sunscreen

by Hilde Schweitzer | Jun 5, 2019 | Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Scrolling through the list of what I consider essentials in my kayak kit, this time I am reviewing my favorite sunscreen product, All Good.    Just last week it was reported that certain ingredients and chemicals in sunscreens are entering the bloodstream...

Growing Your Local Kayaking Community

by joshtidwell | May 29, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

Do you wish you had more buddies to go kayak fishing with? Want to see increased participation in your local kayak fishing club? Do you just want more people to care about the local waterways that you hold dear? What if I told you there was a simple and fun way to do...

Eric Jackson Rediscovers Knoxville, Part 2

by ericjackson | May 21, 2019 | EJ, Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

Waking up in Knoxville means it’s breakfast time, and while we were told about a number of  places, the single place that everyone mentioned was Pete’s. Walking in, it was easy to see that we were not being steered wrong. Three guys working the grill, Pete,...

Eric Jackson Rediscovers Tennessee’s City, Knoxville

by ericjackson | May 21, 2019 | EJ, Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

Rediscovering Knoxville, Tennessee…     In 1984, as a 20-year-old Yankee from New Hampshire, I was traveling to the Ocoee River in eastern Tennessee for the “Ocoee Double Header” kayak races in March. This was my first year of training full...

Paddling While Pregnant

by dianegaydos | May 13, 2019 | Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Whether or not you should paddle while pregnant is both a personal and professional decision. There are multiple factors to take into account before making an educated decision for you and your baby. In this article, I hope to share both my personal and professional...

Wave – O – Saurus: A NIle Sized Wave in New England

by Jessie Stone | May 12, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Wave O Saurus – a Nile sized wave right here in New England Ok, I admit that I have not been to Wave O Saurus in the last few years. Four years ago, the Amtrak police were out in force to ensure that no one crossed the tracks to paddle Wave o Saurus. For some strange...

Road to Worlds With Team Jackson

by Dane Jackson | May 11, 2019 | Event Coverage, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Name: Dane Jackson What country are you competing for? Kayakistan Favorite place to train? Anywhere Mcnastys go big.. How many World Championships have you competed in before? This is my 8th World Championships. What are your previous placements at Worlds? 18th, 2nd,...

Start of 2019

by jimrussell | May 9, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, Video

The Ocean has been rough when I have had free time and haven’t shot a fish in over a month, so put together some footage from the first few months of the year. Fish shown include Lingcod, Cabezon, CA Sheephead, Blue/Black/Olive/Vermilion Rockfish, and some Rock...