1st International Comp – 2012 ICF World Cup in the 2013 Superstar by alecvoorhees | Oct 11, 2012 | WhitewaterThe ICF 2012 World Cup was going to be very memorable for me. This was my first international event and also my first time in the Eastern United States. There were definitely a couple things that took me a while to get used to! One was the strict international scoring...
Stookesberry’s Top Ten: Summer 2012 by Ben Stookesberry | Oct 9, 2012 | WhitewaterFrom an all American Am/Can 4th of July at Niagara Falls to Global Warming in the Arctic, here is a top 10 list from the Summer of 2012. 10 Jam from the Dam: Tahoe Paddle Board Race Stand Up Paddle boarding is on fire- just ask South West Werner Paddles sales rep...
Feather River Festival by JK Team | Oct 8, 2012 | WhitewaterThe Feather River Festival is one of my favorite annual festivals. It’s put on by American Whitewater and never disappoints. There’s three fun sections of whitewater to choose from depending on your comfort level; class III, class IV, or class IV-V. All...
What’s the season like on your home river? by Devon Barker | Oct 7, 2012 | WhitewaterI live, work, and surf near the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho (elev. 1821 feet). This makes it my home river. I wanted to share our season and ask others about their home rivers. How many months can you boat, what is the average air temperature, how many sunny days,...
2012 World Cup’s Recap (I did TWO WC’s in 1 Year!) by Emily Jackson | Oct 6, 2012 | Whitewater2012 World Cup’s Recap! (Yepp I did TWO) This past world cup really put me to the test. I was determined to compete in two world cups in one year, Slalom and Freestyle. The Slalom World Cup was first and I had never competed in a Slalom World Cup before because...
The Zen: Year End Review by Nick Troutman by nicktroutman | Oct 5, 2012 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Team JK, Video, Whitewater, ZenThe Zen is quite possibly one of my favorite boat designs ever. I know that is a strong statement but I only say it because it is true! The Zen was designed as a “pure” river runner, not a creek boat. Here are some facts: – It is sleek and fast, with...
Fun Runnin’ the Gauley by colinkemp | Oct 5, 2012 | Whitewater Gauley festival has come and gone and I have finally had a chance to sort through the video footage. On the Saturday of the festival weekend I had the privilege to guide a bunch of first timers down the lower Gauley for their first time. For this job the Fun...
2013 JK Super Star Review by WeStroke by wildwildwes | Oct 4, 2012 | Featured Post, Playboating, Reviews, River Running, WhitewaterMichael Loftis II from http://www.westroke.com/ hooked up with the J.A.W. this past GAF weekend for a free demo of the all new 2013 Jackson Kayak Super Star! Here is his review: This past weekend during the GAF I got the opportunity to paddle the new 2013 Super Star....
Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion.. by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, ZenIt has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking. When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine. I haven’t looked back since. Back then I was already a...
2013 JK All Star Review by WeStroke by wildwildwes | Oct 3, 2012 | Allstars, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, ReviewsKevin Todd from http://www.westroke.com/ hooked up with the J.A.W. this weekend for a free demo of the all new 2013 Jackson Kayak All Star! Here is his review: So I’ve been a pretty big fan of Jackson Kayak playboats for a while and have owned several including...
NOC’s GAF 2012 by stephenwright | Oct 2, 2012 | WhitewaterAs hundreds of kayakers descended on the Nantahala Gorge this year, Team JK assembled to talk kayaking, go kayaking, and sell some kayaks :). It was a great to see everyone enjoying the playspots, Nanty Gorge run, and new for 2012 a scheduled recreational release on...
Villain Killin’ it on Cataract Creek Alberta by davecrerar | Oct 2, 2012 | WhitewaterPeter and Mikkel As you drive West, and away from the Albertan flat lands and into the foothills, the world around you changes and you no longer feel like you are miles away from any potential kayaking. As we ventured on towards Cameron creek, the day got...
