White Salmon River Fest 2019

by colinkemp | Jul 29, 2019 | 2015 Zen, Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

14th Annual White Salmon River Festival 2019 Event Recap With the conclusion of the 2019 White Salmon River Festival, the organizing committee is happy to share that over 350 people attended seven events throughout the two-day festival. The festivities kicked off at...

The many ways to use a JK boat

by colinkemp | Apr 17, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Internationalisation, Recreational/Touring, Riviera, United States, Video

Check out this cool video showing how students at JMU are using the rivi to conduct their science experiments to better understand and work with oyster beds. Its always neat to see the many uses for our preferred method of travel over water!...

JK Factory Sale in PA?

by colinkemp | Nov 28, 2018 | Events, Featured Post, Fishing, Whitewater

If you happen to live anywhere close to the Pocono Mountains, Lehigh Valley, or generally the East side of PA you should have this event on your radar. JK factory staff and team will be on site to hang out, chat, and help educate folks on both WW and Fishing kayaks....

Don and Darcy do Russia

by colinkemp | Oct 16, 2018 | Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

If you have ever been kayaking in Ecuador you likely know Don and Darcy. They love to boat and this is a bit of their story and journey for the love of WW and the crazy places it takes us. Kayaking trip to the Altai Mountains, Russia Don and I have been slackers on...

Opening Day on the South Fork of The American.

by colinkemp | Apr 20, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

5 years ago, I got to be part of a group of folks looking to create a new WW event on the West coast. With the folks at CCK we came up with a great event that incorporated kayak instruction, super sweet prizes at a raffle, a party with tasty Ninkasi beer, and it all...

OKC, Rafa video!

by colinkemp | Sep 14, 2017 | Antix, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Take a look at this great video that Michael Zubach made of a great event this past weekend in OKC. As I worked with Rafa and Dave at OKC to organize this event I knew it was going to be good based on my own experience teaching with the community in OKC, but even more...

The Antix Large, big guys rejoice!

by colinkemp | Jan 19, 2017 | Antix, Playboating, Reviews, River Running, Team JK, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

It has been a real treat to finally get some time in my production large antix. After having boated the medium prototypes my mind was extremely hopeful, excited, and nervous to get my hands on the large. The fact is that until you actually get to boat the final...

The most unique Coosa!

by colinkemp | Oct 6, 2014 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Fishing Tournament

I got an email from on of our fine dealers that is helping coordinate an event that will support the Wounded Warrior organization. Not only are they doing good for their community but they have build the most unique Coosa ever. From what I understand this Coosa is...

4 Fun and the Gauley

by colinkemp | Sep 29, 2014 | Whitewater

This past weekend I had the privilege of boating the very first 4 Fun for its virgin run. I had previously spent some time in the proto of the Fun, but it is clear to see that the Fun is not my size boat. In fact I feel that I am spot on for the 4 Fun. I am 6’5”,...

The 2015 Fun!

by colinkemp | Jul 27, 2014 | Whitewater

If I had to live in a world where I could only have one boat, this is that boat. It has displaced my beloved Fun Runner from that position. If you have paddled any of the previous fun series iterations and find yourself liking the style of boat, you are in for a...

Using your Karma UL to play with rocks

by colinkemp | May 19, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Whitewater

Now that we are getting more comfortable with our sweet new boat it is time to up the ante. In my world no river run is complete with out some sweet boofs, grinds, and rock spins. The first thing you will need to work on is adapting your technique to the speed of the...

River Running with your Karma Unlimited

by colinkemp | May 17, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Whitewater

  Now that you have your UL outfitted and the trim is just right we need to start testing the waters, so to speak. I recommend that you pick a river run that is below the top end of your skill level. A slightly more open run will make things easier for you at the...