Stakeout 2018

by teamjk | Jan 2, 2019 | Playboating, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

STAKEOUT!!! The most wonderful time of the year for big wave paddlers when the giants in the Ottawa Valley and Northern Quebec come out for us to enjoy for the month. It always starts on the Ottawa River and Gatineau river with the amazing classics coming in when the...

Running Rivers at High Water Part Two – On the Water

by teamjk | Dec 31, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

If you haven’t already, check out part one of this blog to figure out how to prepare! So today’s the day. It rained all night, the rivers are really high, you and your friends have been boating this section river a bunch, you’re feeling fit, you know the river like...

Abby’s Year End Review!

by Abby Holcombe | Dec 30, 2018 | Event Coverage, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Year End Review Summary: This year was one of my best kayaking years yet! I learned many new freestyle tricks including Cartwheels, Splitwheels, Back Blunts, Orbits, McNasties and more which I am so excited about! My year started off with a 285-mile self-support Grand...

Kayaking and Concussions Part 2: Recovery and Return to Sport

by Jessica Yurtinus | Dec 28, 2018 | Fitness, Whitewater

The first step in concussion recovery is knowing the signs and symptoms of a concussion, but how do we recover and when is it safe to return to sport.   Recovery is important because of the research related to CTE or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy....

First trip to Uganda, winter 2018

by teamjk | Dec 26, 2018 | Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This past winter I was very fortunate and so lucky to travel to Uganda to surf the legendary Nile Special wave on the white nile. This was my first time travelling overseas and I was going by myself at 16 years old and heading to Africa. My plan was pretty loose, only...

Jackson Kayak’s Most Fun Kayak:

by teamjk | Dec 25, 2018 | Dynamic Duo, rivers, Whitewater

We all have a big debate about what kayak is the best and what kayak is the most fun, but it really isn’t a competition; I have never had more fun than I have in the Dynamic Duo! You can do anything in this boat from getting surfed in huge holes to taking your mom...

How to Paddle 100+ Days in a Year

by Hannah Ray | Dec 23, 2018 | Whitewater

How to Paddle 100+ Days in a Year (When you work a 9-5 job, live 100 miles from the closest whitewater park with the best playspots, and you reside in Iowa) While Iowa is not known for its whitewater, it’s certainly possible to go whitewater paddling right here...

The Magic of Puesco Fest

by kalobgrady | Dec 21, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Enchanted, beautiful, full of wonder.  The Puesco valley is shaped by magic as the waters of the Trancura River pull the energy from the mountains down throughout the gorge, providing an uplift for all those along its way.     The Puesco valley is a...

Rackage For Oversized Vehicles

by Riley Frank | Dec 18, 2018 | Whitewater

We had been transporting boats on the roof of our truck camper since we have had a truck camper. Earlier this year, the truck got upgraded to a flatbed, in the process; the camper was raised up a good 6-8 inches. With the added height, medium+ boats other than a UL...

Antix vs Mixmaster, the Slicey Boat Dilemma

by dianegaydos | Dec 16, 2018 | Antix, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, Whitewater

Slicey boats have made a huge comeback! First available in the 1990s, these boats are back for round 2. A few people are dusting off their old beat up boats that live under the garage, but most are searching for the newest, best designs. Why paddle a slicey boat? The...

My Top 5 Kayaking Moments of 2018

by katelyngreen | Dec 15, 2018 | Whitewater

2018 was a pretty exciting year for me as a kayaker, and having had so many great things happen this year makes me really look forward to what’s coming up next. I wanted to share my top five moments of 2018 to reflect on what really made this year great; I’d love to...

5 tips to make your first overnight a great one:

by teamjk | Dec 14, 2018 | Creeking, Instructional, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

1. Pack good food! A lot of the time people get the idea that they need to pack a small amount of food that is really light and yes it does make it easier to carry your boat and makes it a little bit lighter. But there is nothing better than pulling out a tasty dinner...