Running Cane Creek Falls by Dane Jackson | Mar 22, 2013 | WhitewaterOn monday we got close to an inch of rain, so tuesday i woke up and drove to Cane Creek falls. I met Issac Levinson and Steve Fisher there. This is a drop both issac and myself have wanted for a long time. Its just hard to get it at a good level. When we got there we...
Grand Canyon – The self support adventure by Jessica Yurtinus | Mar 17, 2013 | WhitewaterJan 2013. . The coldest month in over 30 years on the Grand Canyon, and I decide it is a good idea to spend two weeks self support kayaking the monster. That means everything I need to survive on and off the river had to fit in my boat. No raft support. No extra...
Paddling Mexico by Gary Edgeworth | Mar 16, 2013 | WhitewaterWhen I first got the call from Rolf Kelly about going to Mexico and paddling the Alseseca. I was fired up, there are a few rapids/rivers I really wanted to see in person. Arriving in Mexico City we picked up our rental car and proceeded to head north west to...
Paddling: Where to start? by heatherherbeck | Mar 15, 2013 | Whitewater, ZenWhen you think of whitewater kayaking, what pops into your head? A lot of people jump to the conclusion that whitewater kayaking is a dangerous, adrenaline-filled sport, consisting of scary rapids, big waterfalls and intimidating rocks. This is far from the case . . ....
Customer Service Master, Ian Stewart, Wins World Kayak Creek Race by colinkemp | Mar 14, 2013 | WhitewaterJK is a company of boaters! Check out one of our fantastic customer service folks as he is killing it in a WK creek race. Well done Ian. Here are some links to the event coverage. Paddler Highlight...
Palguin, Chile- With Photos! by Darin McQuoid | Mar 13, 2013 | WhitewaterFeeling on top of the world, and quite tired from our attainment out of the Rio Claro, we pack up the car and head south. Pucon is well known as the center of kayaking in Chile. It’s been a low snow year and we don’t know exactly what to expect. Personally...
2013 Allstar at the Owave by Adam Swett | Mar 11, 2013 | WhitewaterEveryday, or close to it, I drive over the bridge that spans the Stillwater river . The Stillwater connects the mainland to the Island of Old Town/ Orono, named Marsh Island by the Penobscot Tribe. Sometime last year construction began on a new hydro power generating...
Uganda- One of the Most Rewarding Places to Visit! by Emily Jackson | Mar 7, 2013 | WhitewaterWhen winter comes to the States there is only one place to go in my mind: UGANDA! Although there are many other places I still crave to visit I have a hard time putting Uganda behind those new exciting places. Mainly because every visit is always an adventure, and one...
Changing of the Helmet by Devon Barker | Mar 6, 2013 | WhitewaterMarch marks the transition from my hockey helmet to my kayak helmet, from standard time to daylight savings time, from pool and creeking to kayak surfing, and it marks twenty days until my first surf competition at Steamer’s Lane in Santa Cruz, CA. I had a great day...
2013 Allstar in the Ocean by Adam Swett | Mar 5, 2013 | WhitewaterMy big nemesis is trying to hit the ocean waves here in Maine. Trying to get swells, buoys, wave heights and winds all nailed down is a real struggle. Sometimes I get completely skunked because there’s no surf, the waves are way too big or it’s crazy...
Spring arrived in Cali by David Stefan | Mar 4, 2013 | WhitewaterAs usual I always get excited about spring here in Cali. There is many play waves and creek running soon. Here is some shots from Cali. Cheers David Stefan
Southeast Karma Review!- David Levitt by JK Fans | Mar 3, 2013 | WhitewaterIn my 20 years of paddling whitewater, this is the first time I have ever been compelled to write down my thoughts about a new boat. The Karma is everything a creek boat should be! I am 5’7’’ and 175 pounds and paddling the Medium. So far, I have paddled the Karma on...