USA Team Trials Over and was awesome! by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterWhat a great weekend with plenty of drama, great racing, great weather, and tons of people! The Canadians selected their Olympic Team in David Ford (now 5 time Olympian!), and Sara Boudens for the women. They didn’t earn a spot for C1 as the USA took that spot...
The Most Epic Day! by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Ben Guska Yesterday was the most epic day for me. I had everything I love in life all in one day! I headed to the Glenwood Play Park but noticed south canyon wave was in. I jumped in for an hour there. Since there were only 3 of us at the wave, which is unheard of...
Check out 8 year old Hunter on his 50th river trip with his Fun 1! by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | WhitewaterThis is my son, Hunter Hobbs 8 years old. He is running the Eye Opener in the Cossatot Falls, Mena, Arkansas. I just wanted to say that we are really glad that you guys came out with kids boats and gear. Hunter has been in the Fun 1 since he was 5 years old, this was...
See what Ethan Brofman has to say about Zach and Annie, JK northern ambassadors by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | WhitewaterEJ, I had the pleasure of paddling with Zack and Annie while my father and I were visiting Rock Island around Easter. Dad and I toured the JK plant, checked out the (then empty) spout, and cruised up to the power plant, where we met Zack and Annie, and saw you, Joel,...
Kids Rock! by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterI don’t know if it is because I am getting older, or what, but I have developed a soft spot for kids of all ages. I guess this is a good thing since I have another on the way! I just want them to be happy, strong, and healthy, and doing good things. You see each...
Sweet Sierra Weekend Part 1: Summit of the South Yuba by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterPhotos By Steven Wright The Summit run of the South Yuba is the perfect leave-work-a-little-early afternoon run for anyone living in Reno or Truckee–it’s less than 60 miles away with easy shuttle and it’s FUN. The upper 8 miles are beautiful, quality...
Canadian Team Trials Update by Will Richardson | Apr 27, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos By Nick Troutman This past weekend in Chambly was beautiful, the weather was an awesome 20C degrees (hot), the waves were great, and the crowds were cheering. It was the 2008/2009 Canadian Team Trials, this is one of or possibly the biggest Canadian competition...
Brazil Part 1: Getting There: An Unbelievable Epic by Will Richardson | Apr 27, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Jesse Coombs Hey Everyone, In my story regarding how to pack for a South America kayaking trip I mentioned having over 70 hours of travel from Oregon to Brazil. You must have asked, ‘How is that possible?!?!’ Well, it is possible, and I unfortunately...
Zack Boles sends in this update on the "Capital Cup" in Ottawa (Capital of Canada, of course!) by Will Richardson | Apr 27, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Zack Boles Capital Cup in Ottawa The 7th annual Level Six Capital Cup went off without a hitch on Saturday in downtown Ottawa. The folks at Level Six always do a great job in bringing out tons of spectators and media from Canada’s capital city for this event....
Phil Boyer sends in this Kaweah article by Will Richardson | Apr 27, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Phil Boyer Just before the Brush Creek Race I was able to hook up with Charlie Center, Scott Ligare, Eric Conklin, and Chris Zawaki for a couple of days of fun on the East Fork and South Fork Kaweah. I had been down the East Fork before but not the South Fork. We...
Pan American Championships finished today for slalom, USA Team Trials have one more day! by Will Richardson | Apr 27, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos Today was more drama than daytime TV for kayaking and the Olympics. The following was decided today. 1. One C1 position from the Americas (all of North, South, and Central) was available to the winner of the race. 2. One C2 position was available to the winner....
Day 1 of USA Olympic Trials wrapped up after 85 degree weather, sunshine, and thousands of spectators! by Will Richardson | Apr 26, 2008 | WhitewaterIt was a picture perfect racing day yesterday for both the racers and the spectators. Clear skies, mild breeze, warm temps, and a great race. With the top athletes from 13 countries competing, it was quite the race. The men’s kayak class had 55 competitors, 30...
