Canadian Freestyle team trials by teamjk | Jan 7, 2019 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe Canadian team trials took place in Kananaskis, Alberta at a sweet little hole called Chubbies. Before the lead up to this event I hadn’t really done much real hole boating, only messing around on the wave holes on the Ottawa so this was a big change from...
Christchurch Grand Slam 2018 by Sam Baxter | Jan 7, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, UK, Wrap UpsBack in September I returned to lovely Christchurch Harbour on the UK’s south coast to fish the annual grand slam kayak competition. I love this competition, unfortunately I missed the previous year’s comp due to work so was chopping at the bit to visit...
Lakes Rover Comp 2018 by Sam Baxter | Jan 5, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, UK, Wrap UpsBack in the warmer months I managed to get a few days off work and head over to the UK’s lovely Lake District (Cumbria) to fish the first annual Lakes Rover Kayak Competition. Like a lot of the UK’s freshwater kayak comps (there aren’t a lot to be...
River Bassin NC 2018 by teamjk | Dec 30, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsFishing rivers has become one of the most enchanting pastimes for me. Getting the kayak out on a section of flowing water, even if you have floated a section a thousand times, and waiting for the unexpected to be seen or happen quickly became my favorite way to target...
Abby’s Year End Review! by Abby Holcombe | Dec 30, 2018 | Event Coverage, Whitewater, Wrap UpsYear End Review Summary: This year was one of my best kayaking years yet! I learned many new freestyle tricks including Cartwheels, Splitwheels, Back Blunts, Orbits, McNasties and more which I am so excited about! My year started off with a 285-mile self-support Grand...
Winning the Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic Open Division by Eric Atkins | Dec 25, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Wrap UpsI have never had a good tournament day on the Coosa River. Sure, before the event, after the event, I’ve caught a few fish (which gets into the Psychology of pre-fishing—a post I’ll publish later). But I have never been able to put together a stringer on...
The Magic of Puesco Fest by kalobgrady | Dec 21, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap UpsEnchanted, beautiful, full of wonder. The Puesco valley is shaped by magic as the waters of the Trancura River pull the energy from the mountains down throughout the gorge, providing an uplift for all those along its way. The Puesco valley is a...
2018 KBF National Championship Recap by teamjk | Dec 16, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsAs 2018 comes to an end, I start looking back at some of my most successful fishing moments of 2018. I’d say right at the top would have to be the KBF National Championship on Kentucky Lake on March 23-23. I’ve been to KY Lake the past several years for...
Trout Challenge by Chuck Bahan | Dec 6, 2018 | Coosa FD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Tournaments, Wrap UpsBayou Coast Kayak Club (BCKFC) is one of the largest kayak fishing clubs in the country based in Louisiana. They have active members in the club from several states. One of our popular final tournaments of the year was Trout Challenge hosted in November in Point...
GoPro Mountain Games 2018 by teamjk | Dec 1, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis year at the GoPro Mountain Games I got to compete against some of the worlds best freestyle kayakers. I like this competition because it is not divided into classes, all the women compete against each other regardless of their age. This gave me a chance to see...
Moose River Festival highlights 2018 by sethashworth | Nov 17, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsA sweet recap of one of New Yorks finest Kayak festivals last month from team paddler Seth...
Racing the Karma RG in Maine by Adam Swett | Nov 6, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Karma RG, Recreational/Touring, United States, Whitewater, Wrap UpsIn early spring, almost too early because it is still winter there are small stream and river races up in central Maine. The races start around the 3rd week of March if ice out allows and go through into fall. With separate organizations promoting these events, most...
