Seat positioning for the Nirvana by Oddbjørn Flaa | Nov 15, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionSo, I’ve padled the Jackson Nirvana for two seasons now, and I must admit, I love it. when I first got in it, it was a new style of boat that I haven’t paddled before.Longer, faster and more rocker! When I first got it, my instinct where to move the seat a...
Raymarine Element 9hv by Andrew McIlhone | Nov 11, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Ireland, Kraken, RiggingI have been using a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 pro for this past 5 years on my kayak and have honestly loved every minute of it, it is a superb size for any kayak or boat with plenty of features and great chart options at a very affordable price. As I am a tackle tart I...
The rare Belgium gems of playboating by Lane De Meulenaere | Nov 11, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Belgium, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0It might surprise you to read this, but there is actually some playboating potential in Belgium! We’ve got 3 holes that are decent for playboating, yes 3! Unfortunately, these are rare treats during winter and spring. 2 of the 3 holes need a lot of water to run and...
Effort- a Quick Reflection by Emily Jackson | Nov 5, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater FeatureEffort This last season of whitewater kayaking and life in general has been a year of solid effort. My efforts have been pulled, stretched, divided, shut down, and inspiring (for me) this past year. My name is Emily Jackson, I am a professional whitewater kayaker,...
White Salmon River Fest 2019 by colinkemp | Jul 29, 2019 | 2015 Zen, Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, Wrap Ups14th Annual White Salmon River Festival 2019 Event Recap With the conclusion of the 2019 White Salmon River Festival, the organizing committee is happy to share that over 350 people attended seven events throughout the two-day festival. The festivities kicked off at...
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,...
2018 – Growth, Learning, and Paddling Fun by Hannah Ray | Feb 9, 2019 | 2015 Zen, WhitewaterWhere to start…I learned a lot throughout 2018. Here’s a few that I continue to learn. • Started trying to figure out roundhouses, blunts, mcnasty, phonics and more. • Figuring out how to ride a unicycle is a fun but sometimes frustrating challenge. Its a...
Magical places – Tree Trunk Gorge by nourianewman | Dec 7, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, France, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhen it comes to whitewater kayaking we often time focus on the hardest rapids, the tallest waterfalls, the bigger tricks, the highest scores, the fastest line…but paradoxically what makes whitewater kayaking so special isn’t necessarily whitewater itself. Of course...
Go Fast and Take Chances, but Stay Stoked! by eliottbertz | Oct 14, 2018 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Event Coverage, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s racing season boys and girls. The leaves are starting to change colors and long boats are showing up on the southeastern rivers in full force. For me, the stoke is high for this racing season even though I may be on the sidelines for most of it. Although I...
Fear in Kayaking by caseyjones | Jul 31, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionFear Definition: An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Let’s face it, we’ve all dealt with fear on the river. It’s a less enjoyable part of the sport that we love. How we deal with...
2017 River kayaking journal from Norway by capucinethomaslepine | Apr 16, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Internationalisation, Norway, River Running, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIn 2017, I did a lot of whitewater paddling. I was on the water more than 150 days and took part in 15 races, winning some, learning from mistakes from others but each one exciting. I never try to get a record number of days on the water. It is natural consequence of...
Kaituna River by Anna Bruno | Apr 9, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFor the past five winters I have chosen to make Okere Falls, on the banks of the Kaituna River my second summer home. You may have seen the Carpark of Dreams video showcasing the transient, summertime Kaituna community- and are already thinking about this dreamland,...
