Hershel Julian Landing on the Doe River

by wildwildwes | Mar 29, 2019 | Whitewater

The Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts (http://www.riverapes.org/) have been back at work on the Doe River this early spring improving another river access point. The Tennessee Valley Authority property near the Bear Cage Road Bridge over the Doe River in Roan Mountain,...

Do you want to become a paddle instructor?

by teamjk | Mar 28, 2019 | 2015 Zen, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

Kayaking all summer and getting paid? That’s the dream for many young people all over the world. But how? And where? Have you ever heard of summer camps? In America a lot of parents send their children to those camps. Kids are able to do a lot of activities there,...

AUS Freestyle 2019

by sagedonnelly | Mar 27, 2019 | Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Little life update- I’m happy to say that this year has already started with a ton of freestyle! I spent all of January in Nottingham perfecting some new tricks and then flew down to Australia for my two usual slalom races, but this year there was a bonus. Claire and...

Solo run at high flows (Leitzaran)

by teamjk | Mar 26, 2019 | Internationalisation, Spain

Paddling alone has always been a big tabu in the kayaking community. It is dangerous and scary, mostly because if something happens to you nobody will know, so nobody will come to help. But sometimes it is the only option to paddle. I’m from the Basque Country,...

Reflections on US Team Trials 2019

by Jessie Stone | Mar 25, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

I once read that Michaela Shiffrin said, “Just give me the hill – that’s what I love – me testing myself on the course” In many ways that sums up how I feel about competing. It’s never been about me against someone else or beating someone else. It has always been...

Winter Motivation

by Mike Shaw | Mar 24, 2019 | Whitewater

As soon as the leaves start to change and the clocks go back, it looms on the horizon like a blot on your prosperity, its shadow lengthening as its clammy embrace sucks you ever nearer. The year is rushes towards its end and January will be even worse! It’s like the...

NPFF

by dianegaydos | Mar 22, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

The National Paddling Film Festival is an awesome annual fundraiser event, centered on a weekend of film watching, socializing, and kayaking. This year, the event was held at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort Kentucky. The fun weekend has multiple parts. In...

2019 Opening Day on the S. Fork American

by Jessica Yurtinus | Mar 21, 2019 | Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

It’s that time of year again, flowers are starting to bloom, birds are chirping, and the snow is melting. That means one thing. . . Opening Day on the South Fork of the American River.     https://www.calkayak.com/classes/whitewater-kayak-classes/  ...

NEED YOUR PRESENCE FOR RUSSELL FORK RELEASES MEETING

by wildwildwes | Mar 20, 2019 | Whitewater

ATTENTION SOUTHEAST WHITEWATER RIDERS: Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM for a meeting about Russell Fork releases and how they will possibly continue… Your presence is needed at this meeting to help our community voice! The U.S. Army...

The Mcnasty

by JK Little Shredders | Mar 19, 2019 | Australia, Family Zone, Internationalisation, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

So far this summer there has been one trick that I have been trying a lot. And that is the Mcnasty its probably one of my favourite playboating tricks out there. I have a series of issues with learning this trick at first my coaches were just trying to get me into a...

Galway Fest 2019

by teamjk | Mar 18, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Poland, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

My favorite types of events are the ones that represent the spirit of kayaking the most. The strength of the community, exemplary behaviour and dedication for passion which is kayaking and good fun. And that is exactly what Galway Fest is all about. 8-10.03.2019 will...

Basic Knots for Whitewater – How to tie knots

by Jezz | Mar 17, 2019 | Australia, Instructional, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

So generally everyone who kayaks, canoes or rafts on whitewater carry a rope and sometimes even some rescue equipment. Not everyone knows how to use their equipment, simply watch some of the more interested ways that people tie their kayaks down as a good example. So...