Rio Nevados/ Pucon/ Chile/ Birthday Party by Marcos Gallegos | Oct 17, 2014 | WhitewaterTrip to the Nevados in Pucon last november for my birthday with Aniol, Evan & the PSA kids Absolutely amazing trip to the Nevados during the month of november down here in Pucon. We had a really good water level so we got to enjoy to whole river. what is most...
US Slalom Jr. Team Trials and National Championships by sagedonnelly | Oct 16, 2014 | WhitewaterI just finished up with Jr. Slalom Team Trials at the Dickerson course in Maryland! I am finally old enough to make the team, so I was really excited for this team trials. I had been training in Charlotte, NC. for the past few weeks trying to improve on my gate...
Ocoee Race – a few quick results! by Kat and David Levitt | Oct 15, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Ocoee Race continues to grow exponentially! Yesterday, over 170 racers blasted their way down the Middle Ocoee at their fastest possible pace in one minute intervals, passing each other and lots of rafts in the process. It’s an incredible fun time that is...
Home- Best Place on Earth- How to make it even better… by ericjackson | Oct 14, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterThe word “Home” is one that brings warm feelings and thoughts of family, friends, and a place of solace for most people. As someone who travels most of the time and is only home part of the time, I really appreciate my home when I am here. They say that Absence...
The New 2015 4 Fun Brings More Fun to GAF! by wildwildwes | Oct 14, 2014 | WhitewaterNOC’s Guest Appreciation Festival has been a staple event for me for many years! I met EJ back in 2004 at GAF and that is when I picked up my first Jackson Kayak, the classic Super Fun! The classic Super Fun was the most comfortable boat I had ever sat in at the time...
First time down Deep Creek w/ video! by Hayden Voorhees | Oct 13, 2014 | United States, WhitewaterDeep Creek is becoming a more and more popular run in the spring and fall here in Idaho. The combination of runs dropping out, different style of whitewater, AND two waterfalls (a treat for Idaho boaters) make it very intriguing. Deep Creek is located just outside of...
What makes Kayaking so awesome?? by Courtney Kerin | Oct 12, 2014 | WhitewaterHave you ever noticed how everyone on a river generally has a huge smile on their face or the enthusiasticness of their voice as they talk about a rapid. Kayaking may take energy but it is also energizing. You are facing a powerful natural element and trying to work...
I’m All About the Lace… and other Layering Tidbits from Anna by Anna Bruno | Oct 11, 2014 | WhitewaterOne of the most underrated skills in kayaking is knowing how to manage energy levels and body temperature to maximize performance and energy on the river. Everyone struggles to know what to wear and how to layer for a long day on the river. One thing I have learned...
There’s something about freestyle by Claire OHara | Oct 10, 2014 | WhitewaterThis weekend the ‘Young Guns’ Youth Freestyle and Club Championship events took place at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham (UK). Paddlers of all ages and abilities came from clubs all across the UK to test their skills and show of their...
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Paddling Destination – Ottawa River by Courtney Kerin | Oct 8, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Ottawa river should be a must on all kayakers lists. With its big warm water, beautiful scenery, friendly people and lines for everyone from beginner to class V boaters its an ideal location for almost everyone. It is one of my favorite paddling destinations in...
Sickline- World Extreme Kayak Championships- 2014 by ericjackson | Oct 7, 2014 | Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe Alps are an impressive range of mountains. The Tirol section of Austria is a rugged, beautiful Alpine mountain area, with quaint villages, glacier fed rivers, like the Oetz, where the Sickline World Extreme Championships are held each year in early October. It...
