Graz – Mugl wave freestyle fest

by Nina Csonkova | Nov 13, 2019 | Austria, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0

Our last freestyle event of the season took a part in Graz, Austria. For us it’s only about 3 hours of driving so on Friday morning we packed our camper and hit the road. Just me & Peter, our son Petko and two dogs stayed at home with grandma. So we had few days...

The rare Belgium gems of playboating

by Lane De Meulenaere | Nov 11, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Belgium, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0

It 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...

Making The Most Of Small Features

by Vincent Family | Nov 6, 2019 | Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater

Fall often brings low water, which can feel like a bit of a let-down after an amazing spring and summer on the water.The flip side is that it gives you the time and space to slow things down and make the most of some of those small features that you’ve been ignoring...

New Playboating Bible with new ICF freestyle moves

by Jezz | Oct 24, 2019 | Australia, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

So the ICF have slightly changed the definitions of a few moves and with footage from the Argentina world championships, the playboating bible defines some of these moves. We go through some of the definitions and show the moves in real time and in slow motion so you...

5 Steps to Repairing Wrist Gaskets

by Maddie Kimmel | Oct 23, 2019 | Creeking, Instructional, Internationalisation, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Repairing Gaskets is an easy and useful skill to know. In most circumstances, sending your dry tops off to be fixed by someone else, as it is expensive and time consuming. You can buy the supplies online through Immersion Research or any other kayak outfitter. No need...

TEACHING KIDS UNDER 12 YEARS HOW TO PADDLE: TIP #5

by Valerie Betrand | Oct 20, 2019 | Internationalisation, Norway, Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

(This article is the fifth of a series of five) In the recent years, there has been an increasing amount of 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 anyone...

Sullivan Falls – Great Anytime

by Jessie Stone | Oct 19, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Between August and October, I spent more time paddling at Sullivan Falls than anywhere else. What a treat, but it was extra special because I was able to share this incredible place with people I love to paddle with. Somehow, all the planets aligned so that there were...

Montreal- the Autumn Wave Capital

by David Silk | Oct 17, 2019 | Canada, Internationalisation, Playboating, RockStar 2019, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

It’s fall on the east coast of the US. Leaves are starting to turn, there’s a briskness in the air, and all sorts of fall river releases are happening. Now is the classic time to break out the creek boat and get a few runs on those couple-weekend-a-year rivers, adding...

Teaching Kids to Kayak

by nicktroutman | Oct 15, 2019 | Canada, Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

As as parent there has been nothing more rewarding than sharing my love for the river with my kids. Our children are the future of our sport and planet, and getting my kids into the outdoors and aware of the responsibility we all share to enjoy and take care of our...

FALL RELEASES ARE HERE!! But what does that mean for your back?

by samantharuppelt | Oct 11, 2019 | Creeking, Instructional, Playboating, River Running, WW Disciplines

I love, love, LOVE September. It doesn’t matter how hot it is, all the September releases and festivals put me in to the fall mood. Friends, fam, great paddling, and LOTS of driving.   Though it’s super fun, it’s still a transition from my weekend day trips to...

Duo Day with Dad: Wild & Free Tour

by nicktroutman | Oct 6, 2019 | Dynamic Duo, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

This summer was an epic season filled with fun on the Ottawa River. Though that best day of my entire summer was easily the day I went duo kayaking with Tucker and our friends. We had a couple dads including myself, Jose and Billy Harris along with our three kids and...

West River Release 2019

by katelyngreen | Oct 1, 2019 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This past weekend was the West River Release in Jamaica, Vermont. Thanks to the efforts of American Whitewater and the cooperation of Jamaica State Park, there are two scheduled weekends per year that paddlers get to enjoy this classic whitewater run. The run is full...