Paddling While Pregnant

by dianegaydos | May 13, 2019 | Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Whether or not you should paddle while pregnant is both a personal and professional decision. There are multiple factors to take into account before making an educated decision for you and your baby. In this article, I hope to share both my personal and professional...

4th Annual Cuyahoga Falls Race

by tommypiros | May 5, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The stars aligned just right for the 4th annual Cuyahoga Falls Kayak Race with fluffy flows, perfect weather, jammin group of people and an overall high stoke vibe. This race has come a long way in the past 4 years and always amazes me to see the community so...

My 3 Favorite Competitions

by Maddie Kimmel | Jan 13, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

I love competing because it gives me a chance apply my skills I have learned and I get to go paddle with my closest friends and have a good time. I have selected my top 3 favorite competitions from 3 different geographical locations. I enjoyed each competition for...

UNLEASHEDxUganda

by kalobgrady | Jan 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Stage 2: The Dead Dutchman BoaterX Sponsored by: World Class Academy  A name so ominous that only a quick mention is needed to instill a deep fear into even the bravest of athletes.  The Dead Dutchman; a prestigious, intertwined collection of exploding...

First D With White Mountain School Kayak Team

by teamjk | May 12, 2017 | Creeking, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The White Mountain School’s Whitewater Kayak Team recently brought our advanced members out for an exploratory mission on an upper section of the Gale River that we think may be a first D. After hiking up the drainage they were rewarded with scenic creek style...

Grand Canyon in the Antix

by teamjk | Mar 14, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I recently had to joy of taking the JK Antix down the Grand Canyon on a 13 day raft support trip. Our launch date was Dec. 21 (the shortest day of the year). My first time paddling the Antix was the day we launched. I was a little worried about how the Antix...

For the Thrill of It – First THREE Years at Jackson Kayak

by Maddie Kimmel | Jan 20, 2017 | Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Video, Whitewater

I wanted to share a short video of my first five years kayaking and three years at Jackson Kayak. It start with me learning how to wet exit from my pink Fun 1 in the pool and then progresses to me learning how to roll and surf on the Ottawa river in my Shooting Star....

Kayaking Goals for 2017 and Beyond!

by Maddie Kimmel | Jan 17, 2017 | Family Zone, Fitness, rivers, Trips, Whitewater

  2016 has come and gone so quickly. It is the time again to set my goals for the next year. I like to use goal triangle to help me prioritize my goals. At the top there is your ultimate goal. The level below is the requirements to achieve. Then the bottom level...

Paddling – Italian Style – part 1

by Jessie Stone | May 22, 2012 | Trip Reports, Whitewater

What’s not to love about Italy? Delicious food, friendly people, and great cappuccino. Well add to that spectacular scenery, incredible whitewater, and little driving and you have Val Sesia. I had heard of the this area for kayaking for some time, but it was not until...