Core Fitness for Kayaking | How to Get Your Core All Fired Up! by Jessie Stone | Apr 29, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionDepending on where you are and what your opportunities are to get outside, you may or may not be using your core on a regular basis, but no doubt everyone wants to be in the best shape possible to take advantage of paddling as soon as it is possible. To that end, I...
Achieving Local First Descents | Whitewater Creeking by wildwildwes | Apr 28, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe term “First Descent” (AKA: 1stD or FD) is used widely in many adventure sports. It is quickly recognized by adventurers as a feat that someone has completed before anyone else and merits respect. Skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers often use this term when...
Look At That ‘Good Wave’ | RushSouth by Hargrove Adventures | Apr 27, 2020 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureSince we are all being homeschooled, I would like to start today’s class with a quick history lesson of Good Wave and my local whitewater course. RushSouth was recently rebranded from Columbus Georgia Whitewater, to encompass all the area has to offer, in both Phenix...
Whitewater Kayaking Ecuador | The Cofanes Adventure by thomasneime | Apr 23, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThere is not known river in Ecuador so uncertain like the Cofanes. There are several facts to prove it: the place is actually really remote, the find the perfect water level is hazardous, and to get there you have to drive 4 hours with a truck from the last city. This...
One of my favorite waves in the world! | Corner Wave, Ottawa River by Dane Jackson | Apr 22, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn the end Corner Wave really shouldn’t be one of my favorite waves in the world, but it really is. It’s glassy, challenging, and tons of fun. The challenge of figuring out tricks is awesome, because most of the tricks end up going really well once you...
Dane Jackson’s 2019 Highlight Reel by Dane Jackson | Apr 13, 2020 | Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesIt is hard to imagine being able to top a year like 2019. From a near perfect year in competitions, getting basically all the classic waterfalls I have wanted in the PNW, to getting to experience the Indus, and everything in between. It was an incredible year that...
Galway Fest 2020 Rewind!! by Aoife Hanrahan | Apr 9, 2020 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Event Coverage, Events, Featured Post, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureGalway Fest’s 9th anniversary was another one to remember. What a start to the event with a sell out registration of 250 tickets in just under 6 hours! Once again the rain gods aligned the weeks leading into the event. The freestyle spot is a unique one, with the...
My kind of Hawaii vacation; Wailuku River by Dane Jackson | Apr 8, 2020 | Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, ZenAlthough Hawaii is already known for being one of the best places to travel to, I think we travel to it for a slightly different reason than most people. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, is one of my favorite sections in the world. Depending on the water level, the Wailuku...
What Does COVID-19 Mean For The Colorado Tour? by Katie Fankhouser | Apr 7, 2020 | Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureLast Updated: 3/30/2020 I know many of us are thinking about it, so I’m just going to address the elephant in the room. What does this Pandemic mean for summer paddling events like the Colorado tour?! Events are being canceled and rescheduled left and right. So...
So much different then I could have ever expected- New Mexico by nicktroutman | Apr 6, 2020 | Antix, JAdventures Main Banner, Nick Troutman, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureSo our journey began, as we kicked out our season tour, we packed up the RV and started west. Our first stop was New Mexico. As we traveled across the country I quickly realized that while we were driving through Arkansas I was only an hour away from Bentonville. I...
Small Jackson Zen 3.0 Review by crystalgustin | Apr 5, 2020 | River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, ZenAfter paddling this boat for just a couple of months here are my initial thoughts from a 115 lb 5’3” female paddler. Stays high and dry Paddles unlike any other Jackson Kayak I have paddled, not only does the bow stay up but it wants to float you above the water where...
Zambezi Whitewater Kayaking 2019 by Tom Potter | Apr 4, 2020 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureA Whitewater Kayakers Journey to Zambia Zambia is home to a staple experience of every whitewater kayaker’s dream list, the Zambezi River. As a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Zambezi is one of the largest drainages in Africa and flows at an average of...
