Story about little Brad moving from Fun 1 to Fun 1.5 on the Nanty by Will Richardson | Jun 5, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterJune 5, 2005 Hey EJ, Another great weekend on the river. Took Brad over to Nantahal for his first solo run in a hard-shell. I was a little worried about cutting him loose, because he still doesn’t have a roll. But, what the heck, what’s a few swims among...
Jackson KayaKansas by Will Richardson | May 30, 2005 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMay 30, 2005 E.J. Saw you guy driving through Kansas a couple of weeks ago. Thought you might like to see one of your boats being paddled in the whitewater mecca of Kansas by 13 year old Kate O’Connell. The first three shots are on the Kansas (or Kaw) river in...
Milton Mann sends more photos of his little Fun 1er by Will Richardson | Apr 13, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterApril 13, 2005 Hey EJ, Had a great class with Leland Davis on the Tellico last weekend. Best part, got to watch Lauren fire up Baby Falls. Heck, I even made your picture section: Take care. Milton Mann PS: I’m looking forward to my little maniacs’ first...
Kirsten from Kentucky hits the white water in her new Fun 1! by Will Richardson | Apr 13, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterApril 13, 2005 I got these today from our Chief Opperations Officer, John Ratliff which came from a buddy he paddled with in Kentucky, cool. EJ Saturday I had the privelidge to watch my good friend Adam Thomas take his little 7 year old girl Kirsten down the river for...
I got this email from Devon Barker, she is teaching kids to paddle, sweet….! by Will Richardson | Apr 5, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterApril 5, 2005 This makes my heart stop for a beat or two. What a great way to be 10 years old! Next time you see Devon, tell her she is doing a great job. She is always helping people get into boating! Here is her email to me: Dear Kristine and EJ, This is my friend...
A wonderful Good Friday at Rock Island with my kids, Lauren, Nate, Nick, and Stephen by Will Richardson | Mar 25, 2005 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterA wonderful Good Friday at Rock Island with my kids, Lauren, Nate, Nick, and Stephen March 25, 2005 Photos 70 degrees, sunny, 2,800cfs, and great company makes for a perfect paddling session at Rock Island. I ran into Lauren and her parents at Bino’s this...
I got this email from Petteri, I don’t know what country he is from but this is cool! by Will Richardson | Mar 14, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterI got this email from Petteri, I don’t know what country he is from but this is cool! March 14, 2005 Here’s my kid taking the advantage of his new toy. He doesn’t care much about eskimorolling: Loops are way more fun. Too much, too soon ? 🙂 Video...
Colin Kemp- Valley Mill Boat Shop’s head honcho gets out on the Potomac at Portage hole in his Super Fun by Will Richardson | Mar 1, 2005 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMarch 1, 2005 What can you say about a kayak shop that starts in late May of 2004 and is tied for the number one dealer in the USA in their first year? Kudos to Colin Kemp and Valley Mill for proving that they know what’s up. A very individual approach is key to...
Families learning to paddle together, paddle forever. by Will Richardson | Mar 1, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMarch 1, 2005 While paddling is a lifelong sport, it became apparent that two things really got in the way of paddling for most people who started early in life; marriage and kids. My club when I was in high school, the Merrimack Valley Paddlers, did a mock Norse...
Another Fun 1.5 sized boater gets a shot at it! by Will Richardson | Feb 20, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterFebruary 20, 2005 Dear EJ and company, I was directed toward your videos during our winter pool sessions and wanted to say thanks for describing what I’ve been trying to figure out for years. I’m a mom of three kids and have been on the boat for a 11 year...
Peanut gets her Fun 1.5 and writes to Kristine about it by Will Richardson | Feb 20, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterFebruary 20, 2005 Hey Kristine, I got my 1 1/2, if ya’ ever decide to paddle – this is the boat. Screaming fun, I have never felt so accomplished, My 110 pound body can actually do flat water tricks, I am so amazed, and absolutely simple to roll. Thanx and...
Billy’s 2 Fun Review by Will Richardson | May 23, 2004 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMay 23, 2004 Well my son’s 2Fun got here from CKS on Tuesday and we were finally able to get out on the water today for the first time. Billy just turned 11 last month, is about 80 lbs, 4’10” with 26 inseam and size 6.5 feet. He’s been paddling...
