US Nationals – Fun Times on the Chattahoochee! by sethchapelle | Jul 25, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, C1 Outfitting, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis year the US Freestyle Kayak National Championships were held on the Chattahoochee River in downtown Columbus, GA. I had been hearing great things about the good play and warm water in Columbus for several years but the 12-hour drive had kept me from making the...
The Same River Twice Part II by Hilde Schweitzer | Jul 24, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Antix, Internationalisation, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe River… It’s my world, and I don’t want any other. What it hasn’t got is not worth having, and what it doesn’t know is not worth knowing. Lord! the times we’ve had together! Kenneth Grahame Time doesn’t follow a linear...
The C1 Antix adventure down the Nantahala Cascades by teamjk | Jul 21, 2017 | Antix, C1 Outfitting, Creeking, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI recently had the opportunity to paddle my C1 Antix down the Cascades of the Nantahala. It was my first time on the Cascades and my first time creeking in the Antix. The water was high and pushy at 400 cfs, but I instantly felt stable in the boat. It busted threw the...
Chasing the Georgia Bass Slam by Jon Hummel | Jul 18, 2017 | Coosa HD, FishingEveryone that bass fishes is familiar with the big three – largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass – but here in Georgia, we actually have ten recognized species of black bass. Besides the shoal bass, many of the lesser-known species either aren’t recognized by...
Lessons Learned from the Jackson Journey by teamjk | Jul 18, 2017 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, ReviewsLooking back as a kid growing up on the coast of Maine it seems like a natural progression becoming a sea kayaker during my teenage years. Whether it is racing, rolling, surfing, or touring, we have such a diverse coastline you can really get it all. After a few years...
Buena Vista 2017! by sagedonnelly | Jul 17, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesKeeping the busy year going, I just finished up with one of my favorite events Paddle Fest in beautiful Buena Vista, CO. The weekend is always super busy because not only do I get to compete and help judge freestyle, but I also get to help people get outfitted and...
2 years since the mustard river by teamjk | Jul 15, 2017 | WhitewaterThe Gold King Mine released 3 million gallons of toxic waste into the Animas River about 2 years ago. What damage was truly done I guess we won’t ever really know. It was a very sad day. I have been kayaking about 6 days a week the last couple of years and...
The Spring of 2017 by Micah Kneidl | Jul 11, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt was the spring of 2017. I knew it was going to be a big one before the season had even arrived. We had a pretty insane winter with lots of snowfall which led to a really plentiful runoff in the rivers of Idaho. I knew two things – that I may not see another...
KC Jackson paddles the Arkansas by Courtney Kerin | Jul 9, 2017 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Internationalisation, New Zealand, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHere’s a short film of my best buddy KC Jackson and I paddling together down the Arkansas River in Colorado. Getting kids on the river is on of the funniest ways to share your kayaking experiences and fun! Hope this inspires some more of you to get out there...
Confidence Series Recap: Year Three on the Pigeon by crystalgustin | Jul 7, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Accessories, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, United States, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesOn June 24th, 18 women gathered at the Pigeon River to get their play on. This year marked 3 years of Paddle in Pink putting on this event and every year things seem to get better. Groups this year were split into smaller numbers so there was more one-on-one...
Graduation and Spending Time with Pup by clinttaylor | Jul 6, 2017 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Fishing SubjectsEveryone reaches periodic milestones in their lives. I have reached one myself as I have graduated from college. I have a lot to look forward to, and hopefully a lot more fishing to look forward to. It is moments like this in life where it is encouraging to see the...
Four Old Guys and a Fisherman by Matt Davis | Jul 2, 2017 | Fishing, Kilroy, Kraken, Trip Reports, TripsFor this adventure, we chose a lake that I am familiar with, Upper Bear River Reservoir. I was joined by my Dad and friends Jack, Al, and Gary. The plan was to spend three days and two nights relaxing and fishing in one of my favorite places in the Sierras. This...
