17th Annual Nolichucky River Cleanup & Celebration by wildwildwes | Jun 28, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, WhitewaterSaturday, June 22nd, the Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts gathered again for the 17th Annual Nolichucky Cleanup. The APEs have been hosting this event nearly every year to help keep the Nolichucky River clean for paddlers, fishermen, and river-users alike! The summer...
Off Season Recharge by teamjk | Jun 28, 2019 | FishingHere in the Northeast kayak fishing tournaments usually run April to October. In addition to that, I would still be on the water till it freezes and then back on when it thaws out. Those short couple of months or less of no fishing are usually spent playing with...
Muskie Opener From The Jackson Mayfly by Ivan Hamilton | Jun 27, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Mayfly, VideoMuskie opener was a tough go, but we got one and it made the day from a...
Equality in the extreme by teamjk | Jun 27, 2019 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Nirvana, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesRecently, I participated in an extreme kayak event called the North Fork Championships. This event has become quite prestigious among whitewater athletes. The event has been taking place for the last several seasons and has attracted international talent. This year...
Caring for Esox by Roberto Briones | Jun 26, 2019 | FishingCatching long fish, especially “very” long (40”+), such as musky or pike comes with great responsibility. Both types fish have delicate bone structures that -due to the fish’s weight- can break if not handled properly. Plus, these animals are so strong...
River Run Park is finally flowing! by Greg Parker | Jun 26, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesRiver Run Park in Denver was completed last spring, but it didn’t run in 2018 because it was a low water year. After a snowy winter, the South Platte was running 800 cfs the other day, so I finally went test out the new spots. For beginner kayakers, this park...
Jackson demo day on lake Berryessa. by William Pfingst | Jun 25, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, FishingJackson demo day with some of the west coast team. We did a Jackson kayak demo event that took place on lake Berryessa in Northern California. It was held during the first KBF event of the 2019 season. I was not able to dedicate the time to pre fish so I wanted to do...
First days on the water with my new Kilroy by Gergely Kapocsi | Jun 24, 2019 | Fishing, Hungary, Internationalisation, KilroyI ordered a new kayak last year, which is suitable for fishing in wet conditions (and maybe for some hunting), has enough place for my dog and provides stability and speed for long trips. Yes, this is the Kilroy for me. It arrived in April to Hungary and as the...
Kayaking competitions are fun for families by Vincent Family | Jun 24, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, WhitewaterWe are not a competitive family in terms of competing with those outside our family. Competition inside the family is a different story and a great motivator to learn new skills in all areas of our lives. We first got involved with kayaking competitions when Hunter...
Foothill Gem by Matt Davis | Jun 23, 2019 | Cruise FD, Fishing, KilroyAfter quite the wet winter and spring here in California, we’ve finally got some decent weather so I could get out and fish. My buddy Kevin wanted to join so we made the drive up into the Sierras to one of my favorite lakes. Unfortunately, there ended up being a lot...
Paddling Maps by davecrerar | Jun 23, 2019 | WhitewaterOver the last couple of years, a small army of us, led by Aquabatics, have been developing a new river guide system. Originally just in North America Simon’s brainchild has exploded on the international scene. It is a GPS based product that allows...
What’s In Your Kit #3: SEALS Sprayskirts by Hilde Schweitzer | Jun 22, 2019 | Internationalisation, Reviews, United States, WhitewaterWhats a good boat without a good skirt? Wet at best, dangerous at worst. There are a lot of good skirts out there and everyone has a personal bias or preference towards one particular brand or another. My favorite sprayskirt for many decades now has...
