Check out Zack Boles Bio- a top notch Canadian ambassador for paddling and JK by Will Richardson | Apr 26, 2008 | WhitewaterZack didn’t just graduate from engineering school, he also got an engineering job, before achieving his next goal in life which was making a living from paddling. Zach is an instructor at both Liquid Skills and Madawaska Kanu Center in Ontario. I had the...
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...
Little White Race by Will Richardson | Apr 25, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Chris Korbulic Hey there Jackson, here’s a little update on the Little White race from last weekend. After the great weekend of racing on Canyon Creek on the 12th it was soon time for the much anticipated Little White Salmon race. There was a lot of hype and...
Watch Olympic Trials on NBC Sports 1 hour show! by Will Richardson | Apr 24, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos NBC cameras were rolling today as they did some pre-race interviews. They asked me a lot of questions about things like, “how is it to compete with your daughter” and some Jackson Kayak questions, and , of course, as a former Olympian, how do you...
USA and Canadian Olympic Trials- Final day of practice is over- Race day coming fast! by Will Richardson | Apr 24, 2008 | WhitewaterApril 22, 2008 Photos There are about 120 athletes who qualified to compete over the weekend. There are so many things being determined here by this race that everyone truly has something to look forward to. The USA and Canadian athletes are competing first, for a...
MISSION: Unencumbered by Will Richardson | Apr 24, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Billy Harris Choices. The freedom to make choice, the power to heal, I control of voices that speak in my ear. I speak the voice really, and will their aim, to see with my heart and control the flame. with the right turn of phrase and the pressure of mind, I change...
Pan American Championships and USA Team Trials are only two days away! by Will Richardson | Apr 23, 2008 | WhitewaterEmily, Nick, and I are all finally here in Charlotte where the 2008 Olympic Team Trials are being held, as well as the 2008 Pan American Championships. We arrived to find paddlers who have been here for months training and getting ready, as well as many long lost...
Mike Hyde gets his new Super Hero and puts it to the test! by Will Richardson | Apr 23, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterHere the note I got from Mike… EJ, I just want to say (and I know I won’t be the last to say), the new Super Hero is one of the most simply awesome boats I have ever paddled. It turns not on a dime, but on a pinhead with little or no effort, just bank it...
Packing for International Kayaking by Will Richardson | Apr 23, 2008 | WhitewaterHey Everyone, With over 70 hours one way of travel time getting from Oregon to Brasilia, I had plenty of time to contemplate the best way to prepare and pack for an international kayaking trip to South America. I detailed exactly how I pack my bags and boat, how to...
Check out Joe's blog and TV show "Chattanooga Olympic Zone, on the Jacksons by Will Richardson | Apr 22, 2008 | WhitewaterCheck out Joe’s blog and TV show "Chattanooga Olympic Zone, on the Jacksons http://goldmedalliving.blogspot.com
I got this email from Tommy Mode and his family by Will Richardson | Apr 22, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterNotice that they are all in kayaking Mode now! (J) Hey Eric, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy our new Hero kayaks . The kids and I broke in their new Sidekicks and my new Super Hero this past weekend on the Little River in Townsend , TN and we can’t...
Lyon’s update : Incredible big water levels by Will Richardson | Apr 22, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos By YoYo It rained for 3 days last week, making the levels grow on Friday taking them up to 2200 mcu. The average level of the Rhône in Lyon is about 600 mcu. The wave is called “The Ramp” at this level, (which is a pretty cool wave) and on...
