Year End 2017 by sagedonnelly | Feb 3, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterThis past year has been dizzily busy and hectic, but it has been one of the most fun years to date! I started off in New Zealand and Australia for slalom training and a couple races, where I took first in K1 Jr. Women’s at Oceana Championships. I then flew home after...
UNLEASHED Recap by kalobgrady | Jan 30, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesINTRO: A glorious way to live. In early January, 29 athletes from 12 diverse countries converged upon the longest river in the world for UNLEASHEDxUganda. The goal of UNLEASHED has always, and will always be the same: to create a competitive environment...
Epic Year-End Review, 2017 by teamjk | Jan 29, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFirst, I want to begin this entry with a HUGE, THANK YOU to my family, Jackson Kayak, and my paddling family FOR AN OUTSTANDING 2017. What an epic first competition-year as a freestyle, whitewater kayaker. I’ve spent close to 250+ days paddling whitewater in 2017;...
2017 recap by JK Little Shredders | Jan 28, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2017 has personally been one of my best years yet. I have progressed in freestyle and white water kayaking a huge amount. The year started off for me in Wadi Adventure in Dubai. Great to have warm water in the winter. While I was there I progressed in my paddling a...
My First Waterfall – Tutea Falls – Kaituna River NZ by teamjk | Jan 26, 2018 | rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, WhitewaterNew Zealand 2017 My First Ever Waterfall Matteo Williams For the Holidays, I went to New Zealand to visit family, but while I was out there, I was able to run the stout. I mainly ran the Kaituna River which is class 4-5. But I also got to go to the Wairoa River which...
Zambezi Multiday by kalobgrady | Jan 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Internationalisation, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe mighty Zambezi river meanders through Central Africa, slowly moving south east, creating boarders and providing for all in its path. Just before this historic river reaches its half way mark, its calm waters turn turbulent as the expansive river tumbles more...
Never Winter – Family Whitewater Adventures: Part Four by Vincent Family | Jan 19, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s winter and for most people the kayaking season has been over for a few months. For those in the northern hemispheres that are still paddling, you are likely wearing a lot of layers to ward off the chill. Time to think about heading SOUTH for warm water and warm...
Trust is a Whitewater Kayaking Skill by teamjk | Jan 18, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesTrusting yourself and others is a difficult thing to do at times, but it can certainly have a big effect on the way you think about a rapid. As many paddlers can relate to, fear is a difficult feeling to overcome at some times. People find themselves held back despite...
A Drysuit Diary by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 17, 2018 | Reviews, rivers, Whitewater After 3 brands and 4 suits the verdict is in: Kokatat drysuits will last a long, long time! The facts: Drysuits are an investment. A quality brand is important, but how you treat them is key to their longevity. David owns a Kokatat Meridian...
Year in Review by Hannah Ray | Jan 14, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2017 was another great year! • I paddled my home spot, Charles City Whitewater, as much as I could (40 times to be exact). Photo: Charles City Whitewater. PC: Marty Colbert • I started trying to figure out Blunts and McNastys, along ways to go here yet, but I’m...
Medium Karma PNG by teamjk | Jan 12, 2018 | Creeking, Karma, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesBen Stookesberry’s name doesn’t light up my phone often. When it does, I assume there is an adventure on its way. I met Ben properly for the first time in Kangiqsualujjuack QC. I knew him, knew of him, but had never paddled with him. I was able to join Ben, Chris...
Never Winter – Family Whitewater Adventures: Part Three by Vincent Family | Jan 11, 2018 | Creeking, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s winter and for most people the kayaking season has been over for a few months. For those in the northern hemispheres that are still paddling, you are likely wearing a lot of layers to ward off the chill. Time to think about heading SOUTH for warm water and warm...
