Montreal Eau Vive Kayak competition round up video. by sethashworth | Oct 2, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsTeam paddlers from all over the world converged on Montreal earlier this summer for a two day event. Testing paddlers in both Freestyle, and Boater-X racing on the Lachine Rapids in Montreal. The New Rockstar 4.0 was showing its dominance with the extra...
Do and Do not: A guide’s 5 most overlooked river tips by Chris Ritchie | Oct 2, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional#1: DON’T lean into it! There are times when out on the river that you just cant do anything about running into things. Boulders, root wads, downed trees……there are tons of things to run into, especially if you are paying more attention to fishing than you are boat...
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...
Loch Ken Kayak Grand Slam 2018 by teamjk | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, UK, VideoShort Video of the Loch Ken Kayak Grand Slam,...
How to set up a load sharing anchor on a kayak by Jezz | Sep 30, 2018 | Australia, Instructional, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionHere is 60 seconds on how to set up an anchor on a kayak using a load sharing system often called a boatman’s knot. This shares the load equally between the two grab loops so you don’t pull one grab loop off. All you need is one rope and a carabiner. This...
Eighty-Four Hours on the Jackson Liska by Darrell Olson | Sep 29, 2018 | Fishing, Liska, MayflyTraveling from Charleston, SC to Conway, NH I took along the Jackson Liska to fish from on Conway Lake in the scenic Mount Washington Valley. Conway Lake is roughly 1,300 acres with a maximum depth of 45 feet and is part of the Saco River watershed. I love the two...
Feather Festival by Cameron O'Connor | Sep 29, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsFeather River Festival is bar far one of my favorite events! This year I had the pleasure of racing the class V Tobin Race on the North Fork Feather River. My favorite thing about racing a fun creek section such as this is comparing my times from past races. Last year...
Evolution of a Fishermen by teamjk | Sep 28, 2018 | Fishing, LiskaSeems like it was only yesterday the fishing journey had began. Techniques were simple and the lures were basic. Just the type of stuff you typically find in a high school kids tackle box. Cut off t-shirts, jeans, and a baseball cap pretty much...
How to Blunt by Maddie Kimmel | Sep 28, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe blunt is an 180 degree turn where your bow leaves the foam and the stern is higher than 45 degrees. It is worth 50pts in a comp and is a great building block to other tricks. The blunt is also commonly linked to other tricks such as the blunt-mcnasty. It is...
Beaver Fest 2018 by tommypiros | Sep 27, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe Beaver River Rondezvou is absolutely one of, if not the most fun kayak event I have partook in because the actual kayaking is unexpectedly impressive and the designated camping spot is nothing shy of dreamy. Plus there are runs for all skill levels and you have a...
Colorado Creekin’ Video by eliottbertz | Sep 26, 2018 | Creeking, Karma, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesColorado has a diverse set of whitewater. Although it is always hard to pick favorites in whitewater, I have to admit Vallecito and Oh Be Joyful Creek may be my all-time favorite Colorado runs. I highly recommend going to experience either of these epic places if you...
Log Limbo by Maddie Kimmel | Sep 25, 2018 | Family Zone, WhitewaterToday we took the afternoon to do some safety drills with logs. When creeking logs can be a major safety hazard and it’s important to be able to be able to dodge them. Branches, leaves can create strainers and you could get caught on. Here’s what they look like:...