Trust is a Whitewater Kayaking Skill by teamjk | Jan 18, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesTrusting yourself and others is a difficult thing to do at times, but it can certainly have a big effect on the way you think about a rapid. As many paddlers can relate to, fear is a difficult feeling to overcome at some times. People find themselves held back despite...
A Drysuit Diary by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 17, 2018 | Reviews, rivers, Whitewater After 3 brands and 4 suits the verdict is in: Kokatat drysuits will last a long, long time! The facts: Drysuits are an investment. A quality brand is important, but how you treat them is key to their longevity. David owns a Kokatat Meridian...
My Jackson Cuda LT by teamjk | Jan 17, 2018 | Cuda LT, FishingStill loving it, I picked my Jackson Cuda LT up back in 2015 and have never looked back, Well only to see who’s behind me. When I first seen the Jackson Cuda LT the shine of the light weight thermoform really caught my eye, Coming in at 57lbs 64lbs with the seat...
Kayaker’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions by Valerie Betrand | Jan 16, 2018 | Internationalisation, Norway, Whitewater1. Kayak asap after January 1st to set the bar for the rest of the year and make a proper statement on social media. 2. Quit your ‘winter months’ by a month this year and make yourself believe that you are a lucky bastard to touch water this early regardless of the...
Rockfish Red Coosa FD by Daniel Bourdages | Jan 15, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, VideoMy new Coosa FD. The color is Rockfish Red. If you are looking for a new pedal drive Kayak, this is the one… no more bent masts after hitting a submerged obstacle or beaching the yak. The little issues and concerns that we normally have with a new kayak…...
How To: Kayak Flounder Fishing by Matthew Trucks | Jan 14, 2018 | Fishing, InternationalisationFlounder or Fluke fishing is a passion of mine. As a native Jersey boy this is the type of fishing I grew up on for countless summers. Learning many of the techniques power boat fishing and kayak flounder fishing is basically the same premise. Better Technique? Kayak...
Year in Review by Hannah Ray | Jan 14, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2017 was another great year! • I paddled my home spot, Charles City Whitewater, as much as I could (40 times to be exact). Photo: Charles City Whitewater. PC: Marty Colbert • I started trying to figure out Blunts and McNastys, along ways to go here yet, but I’m...
Coping with not being at … by Valerie Betrand | Jan 13, 2018 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, Norway, WhitewaterEver tried to deal with not being able to fulfill a dream? Certainly you have, and so does most people. Sometimes major obstacles come in the way and demolish your last hopes of reaching a goal you held on tight for a while. For me, it was the recent Freestyle Worlds....
Medium Karma PNG by teamjk | Jan 12, 2018 | Creeking, Karma, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesBen Stookesberry’s name doesn’t light up my phone often. When it does, I assume there is an adventure on its way. I met Ben properly for the first time in Kangiqsualujjuack QC. I knew him, knew of him, but had never paddled with him. I was able to join Ben, Chris...
Why I Am Back In A Coosa HD for 2018 by Chris Funk | Jan 11, 2018 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, VideoJust a short piece on the few changes to the 2018 Coosa HD and why I am back in this model for this...
Never Winter – Family Whitewater Adventures: Part Three by Vincent Family | Jan 11, 2018 | Creeking, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s winter and for most people the kayaking season has been over for a few months. For those in the northern hemispheres that are still paddling, you are likely wearing a lot of layers to ward off the chill. Time to think about heading SOUTH for warm water and warm...
South of the Border by Matt Davis | Jan 10, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Trip Reports, TripsWell, I’ll preface this by saying the fishing part of this trip didn’t go as planned. But, I’m never going to complain about spending time in Baja! My parents and I, along with some close family friends, headed down to San Felipe, Baja for a little over a week....
