Fine-tuning Your Approach

by Tim Thao | Sep 13, 2017 | Fishing, Lure reviews, Rigging

In recent years, I have been blessed to learn and fish against some of the best kayak fishermen in the nation. From smaller local tournaments to the biggest stage of kayak fishing, the KBF National Championship. From these experiences, I have learned one valuable...

It’s Only Fishing

by Jim Ware | Sep 12, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects

In May of 2005 I had a wreck that almost killed me…I came out a changed man. I woke up to a sweet voice whispering my name. When I opened my eyes I knew something was extremely wrong, my whole body was stiff, my throat was raw and the hospital room was a dead...

Learning to Love Flatwater Practice

by katelyngreen | Sep 12, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Learning to love flatwater practice Although I got into whitewater kayaking because I love whitewater, sometimes the whitewater isn’t always available. I’ve learned to love flatwater practice almost as much as running rapids. In fact, flatwater has been the place...

*Video* Part 2 in the Video Editing Series – BUILDING Better Transitions

by Drew Ross | Sep 11, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Video

Here’s a short video that shows how to build transitions between your cuts. This method uses your camera to create seamless edits before you get on a computer. They aren’t complicated and don’t require any tools but add a ton of quality to your...

Rolling through Adversity

by Clay Wright | Sep 10, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

 ‘’Wow, I think pulled my head up hard on those roll attempts and pulled myself out of the boat.. I really need to work on that before the next rapid so I won’t swim again!” Said nobody.  Ever.   Instead most paddlers who just swam after...

You got yourself a kayak!

by Roberto Briones | Sep 9, 2017 | Canada, Fishing, Internationalisation

You’re $2,500.00 poorer, congrats! That is so wrong in so many ways.  And I will tell you why at the end of this article. Kayak fishing is a “solo” sport.  Yes, it gets you more in tune with yourself and nature.  Makes you a better...

Women’s Green Takeover 2017

by dianegaydos | Sep 8, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

The 4th annual Women’s Green River Takeover event took place this past Saturday in Saluda, North Carolina. This amazing event, planned and coordinated by Laura Farrell is always awesome and I’m thankful to be a part of it. This event was started 4 years ago in loving...

Lotte the Little Shredder checks in about her summer

by JK Little Shredders | Sep 7, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This year I was lucky enough to leave the cold NZ winter and travel to Canada for the summer to attend the 2017 Keener program for session 1. This was my second year as a keener. I got to link up with a few of my keener mates from last year’s session and make new...

Cancer, Kayaking and First Descents

by heatherherbeck | Sep 6, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Featured Post, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I have shared my experiences working with First Descents each year and this year is no different.  I choose to share my experience with this organization to each of you because it is a “life changing” week for everyone who’s involved. First Descents (FD) is a...

Video- Changing the Angle- Getting the most from you action camera.

by Drew Ross | Sep 5, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Mayfly, Video

Do you have an action camera but struggle with getting different unique angles. Filming from a kayak can be a challenge. We’re operating in a restricted space and surrounded by water. Here’s the answer to the question I get asked most often, how do you get...

Another summer comes to an end.

by Jezz | Sep 5, 2017 | Australia, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater

So this year has been one amazing summer for sure. I was fortunate enough to head to North Carolina and be a part of some great trips around the south-east. Heading up to West Virginia is always a favourite of mine. The new river has just about everything you could...

Cam Straps for Assisted Deep Water Rescue

by Ethan Funk | Sep 4, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, Video

A great way to help people who are not familiar with deep water reentry into a kayak or those who have limited strength to do so using a 15ft standard cam strap. I will be keeping one of these on my boat from now on. I was very impressed with the results of our first...