The top 5 fears and questions people face when starting kayaking: by johnnychase | Apr 21, 2019 | WhitewaterHow do I get started? There are a few ways to get started. To me the two best ways to get into kayaking is either going out with a friend who knows how to kayak or take a kayak class at a river near you. The kayak class can be a great option if you don’t know anyone...
Top 5 family friendly paddling locations (North America) to check out this summer by Vincent Family | Feb 19, 2019 | Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterWe have been lucky enough to paddle in different areas across North America over the last few years. Some of these locations were fabulous for families and some were harder to work around, for a variety of reasons. When I think about what makes a great family friendly...
My top 5 favorite kayak fishing accessories by teamjk | Feb 18, 2019 | Accessories, Fishing#1. Astral designs Ronny pfd. I chose the Ronny pfd. by Astral designs for my number 1 favorite kayak fishing accessory, and for good reason. I have been personally using this pfd. for the past 2 seasons, and love how lightweight it is. Another great...
5 Strategies for Boatercross by Maddie Kimmel | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, Internationalisation, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionBoatercross is one of the most intense races, where you and your friends go head to head in a downriver or gaint slam race. The smallest mistake can cost you everything here are some strategies to help you succeed in the boater cross- 1. Choose a Fast Line- When...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 5 – Quarter & Semi Finals – A smashing good round by Claire OHara | Mar 26, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesAs I look at the open front of my kayak and see almost all the way through to the inside I can’t help but smile and laugh as I remember Jez and a few others that morning telling me before my runs ‘to go out there and smash it!’ I must remember...
5 Tips for Getting on a Surf Wave by janekoopman | Aug 10, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesSome eddy serviced waves you can paddle onto without barely a paddle stroke. Others take a lot of effort and finesse to work across a current for a sweet surf. While eddy serviced surfing is certainly a luxury, some surf spots have unique idiosyncrasies that,...
Top 5 Reasons Kayaking Changes Your Life by kelloggfamily | Jul 10, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s funny when you look back at your life and see all the things that led to where you are today. And, you are really lucky if you are able to pinpoint one very decisive moment that set your life in a totally different direction. Discovering kayaking was one of those...
Truck Life Tour Episode 5: Last days in South East. Caney Fork and High water Rock Island by sethashworth | May 24, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHeading back toward Rock Island, TN, in driving rain was a mixture of both ominous worry (because of the previously mentioned leaking truck topper) and excitement. We were heading back because I had return a boat I had borrowed from Stephen Wright and also...
Kayak Slalom with my 5 year old, Rory Jolee by Jeremy Adkins | May 9, 2017 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis past summer, my daughter vastly surpassed my expectations. She absolutely loves the rapids, rivers, scenery, and surfing of course. Here is a video of our first slalom races. The Mulberry Fork Canoe Kayak Races (MFCKR). I have a paddle now and she is already...
5 Rules For New Fishing Grounds by Jonathan Leavitt | Jan 31, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Subjects, InstructionalRule #1: New Waters, New Game Plan Virginia was my home for 35 years and I exploited every fishing opportunity she had to offer. I had thousands of dollars invested in gear that caught fish in Virginia and thousands of hours of time invested on how to catch them – let...
Top 5 Smallmouth Lures of 2016 by Blace Hutchens | Jan 18, 2017 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, RiggingMy Top Smallmouth Lures of 2016 We as anglers enjoy the mental aspect of fishing, almost as much as the physical thrill of a jarring hookset. Placing together the pieces of a puzzle in order to have a successful day on the water can be very rewarding. All of us have...
Gettin the Karmas on Suck Creek by Dane Jackson | Jan 8, 2013 | WhitewaterI came back from the grand prix in Chile to lots of water in the southeast, and right away i got on Suck creek which is one of the funnest runs in the southeast. Its short and sweet with the ability to get lots of laps in one day. It almost always promises a good day...
