Do what you can! by Greg Parker | Aug 22, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterOnce in a while, I hear someone say something to the tune of, “I don’t do _________ very often. I suck at it.” My response is always the same, “it doesn’t matter if you are good or bad. It is just about having fun.” As a teacher living in Colorado, I enjoy a very...
How to repair a neck gasket by Greg Parker | Jul 31, 2019 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionYears ago I took my drytops to a shop when I needed a neck gasket repair. It usually took a week to get it back and I had to use an old leaky top as a backup. Then I bought a block of mini cell foam, carved a jig, and started repairing my own gaskets over night. If...
New Whitewater Park in Eagle, Colorado by Greg Parker | Jul 27, 2019 | Video, WhitewaterThe Eagle Whitewater Park was built in 2019. Overall, it is a fine spot for locals at high water (2700 cfs). I haven’t seen it at other levels. At 2700 cfs, the top feature was unusable. The second feature was good for surfing. The third feature was the best...
High water year in Colorado by Greg Parker | Jul 21, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWith around 135% snow pack in the mountains, high levels have been sustained across the state. Many rivers and playspots, that are usually only good a few weeks a year, are still flowing now in mid-late July. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do a lot of...
River Run Park is finally flowing! by Greg Parker | Jun 26, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesRiver Run Park in Denver was completed last spring, but it didn’t run in 2018 because it was a low water year. After a snowy winter, the South Platte was running 800 cfs the other day, so I finally went test out the new spots. For beginner kayakers, this park...
Kayaking Fundamental: Posture by Greg Parker | Dec 19, 2018 | Fitness, Internationalisation, United States, Video, WhitewaterThis video gives insight into spine mobility and posture which can help with all aspects of kayaking. The video may seem a little abstract and is definitely cerebral, but those who understand, practice, and apply these concepts will improve their...
My Personal Best Score at Fibark by Greg Parker | Jul 7, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesSalida is a special place for me. It is where I dialed in my cartwheel and learned to loop. It is where I learned all of my other advanced hole tricks. It is where I try to progress myself and the sport with combo moves. It has always been my favorite play spot and I...
The Colorado Tour – The Greg Parker Experience by Greg Parker | Jul 5, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesEach summer I look forward to the competing in the “Colorado Tour.” For me, this tour consists of 4 or 5 events around the state during the months of May and June. This year, for whatever reason, I executed my best rides and was rewarded with my highest...
Rolling Myth by Greg Parker | Jul 1, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionMany new kayakers are nervous about tipping over and being “trapped” underwater. Therefore, some of these new kayakers believe that it is faster or even safer to swim instead of setting up for a roll. However, if we look at them side by side, we can see that a roll...
Paradise (soon to be) Lost by Kevin Parker | Jun 3, 2018 | rivers, WhitewaterIn March I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Uganda, and paddle on the Nile, with world class paddlers Stephen and Clay Wright, from Jackson Kayak, and Sam Ward, founder of Kayak the Nile. This trip was especially memorable for me, as this will be possible...
Lyons Winter Pool Time by Kevin Parker | May 21, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionWith winter finally showing up in Colorado, the Lyons Kids club pool sessions are again proving to be a big hit. While it is billed as the “Kids Club” we try to target the whole family, and get as many adults at the pool as kids. Our goal is to get the parents...
Lyons Kids Club Pool Sessions by Kevin Parker | Mar 19, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesWith winter finally showing up in Colorado, the Lyons Kids club pool sessions are again proving to be a big hit. While it is billed as the “Kids Club” we try to target the whole family, and get as many adults at the pool as kids. Our goal is to get the parents...
