Skippy Films release video this week with free gear by Will Richardson | May 14, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Jez Well after many late nights and a whole lot of work from all involved, our first video Downunder the Horizonline is now being released via the Heliconia Press. "Downunder the Horizonline follows three Aussie kayakers and their mates on their travels around...
Wild, Wonderful "Wet" Virginia Update (Mission Length, butbetter grammar) by Will Richardson | May 13, 2008 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterBy Brian Jennings Well, there’s been lots going on in the Dubya-Vee. I wasextremely disappointed that due to some work responsibilities, I was unable togo to Reno this year. Jim Litchfield and crew always do an amazing job runninga top-notch event. It’s...
NYC Kayakers Come To The Nile For Volunteer Work by Will Richardson | May 13, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Jessie Stone It’s hard to believe May is here again and that we have successfully completed our second volunteer week with our inner city kayakers from NYC here in Uganda. For those of you not familiar with the kayaking camp we do each summer, we collaborate...
Reno's Hometown Throwdown and HERE & NOW Premier by Will Richardson | May 13, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Nick Troutman Come check out Reno’s next Hometown Throwdown. It will be Wednesday May 13. Afterwards will be a HERE & NOW Premier at Se7en – teahouse and bar Arlington Towers, 100 N Arlington Suite 102 Reno, Nevada 89501 Come check it out. Click...
Reno River Festival by Will Richardson | May 12, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Colin Kemp What a weekend! I am now working hard to catch up on all of the emails and phone calls that had to wait while my home town got it on this past weekend. The never disappoints. Boaters flocked from all over the world for a chance to win bragging rites and...
Reno River Festival 2008 Photos! by Will Richardson | May 11, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright The Reno River Festival was awesome yet again this year. Even with lower-than-normal water levels, paddlers were able to throw every trick in the book in front of thousands of screaming spectators. I’m sure that EJ will do a full...
Sweden gets a hold of the new All-Stars for their Team Selection! by Will Richardson | May 9, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterI got this email from Erik… Jackson dominates the Swedish team trails Last weekend Jackson boats dominated the first of three team trails to the national team of the great nation of Sweden! At the Hagfors-wave local hero Mats Walstedt dominated in his green...
Tellico / Ocoee weekend by Will Richardson | May 8, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterPhotos By Clay Wright With temps in the 80’s and rain on the way, Tara and I headed over to the Tellico with the Holden family to enjoy some ‘summertime’ fun. The rain was scarce and the level held just around 1.4 but the warm temps and sunny skies...
Hotel Charley 3 Review by Will Richardson | May 8, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Ben Stookesberry Hey Guys, I just wanted to say thanks again for showing the video at the festival this past weekend. I think everyone really enjoyed it. I know I enjoy every video of yours that I have seen. Also, Jesse, thanks for the help with the raffle and...
Jason Craig makes the Reno paper by Will Richardson | May 7, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Jason Craig Kayaking: Craig’s a phenom in the water
Watch 7 year old kayaking sweetheart, Sage, on the Reno news! by Will Richardson | May 7, 2008 | WhitewaterSage Kayaking
Darin McQuoid's Hero Review by Will Richardson | May 7, 2008 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterBy Darin McQuoid My new love: The 2008 Hero. Here are just a few reasons why I love the ’08 Hero. Nimble: The Hero is easy to move around the river. Because it rides high in the water and has planing hull with just enough edge, it’s easy to use the edges...