Local Water…Mostly by Hannah Ray | Jan 14, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis year has been a season of wringing every last drop of fun out of my local whitewater paddling spots with a few trips squeezed in as well. I’ve met yet again the nicest, most fun people from all over who love kayaking and adventures just as much as I do. Thanks to...
Happy New Year by Claire OHara | Jan 9, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines2016 was the most amazing year of my life so far; not only did I get to travel the world kayaking on some incredible rivers with awesome people, winning every event I entered including winning my first European Freestyle Kayak Championship Gold. I also learnt to kite...
Local Kayaking Down a 150 Yard Slide! by Bennett Smith | Jan 4, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhere could you kayak in the middle of January without a drytop?! Alabama that is! While visiting my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama for the holidays, we had a flash flood! I am lucky enough to have an awesome run less than 20 minutes from my house called “Capps...
What makes Kayaking so awesome?? by Courtney Kerin | Oct 12, 2014 | WhitewaterHave you ever noticed how everyone on a river generally has a huge smile on their face or the enthusiasticness of their voice as they talk about a rapid. Kayaking may take energy but it is also energizing. You are facing a powerful natural element and trying to work...
Pan Americans 2014 by David Silk | Sep 28, 2014 | WhitewaterEarly september this year at NOC was not very busy. However, those few boaters that happened to be there were some of the best in the world. The Pan American Championships were happening, and though small, there were some great boaters and it was an awesome event....
What’s old is new: Diagonal Ledges in the 2014 Rockstar by stephenwright | Sep 27, 2014 | WhitewaterI was lucky enough to have had a chance to park and play Diagonal Ledges wave on the Lower Gauley this past weekend with some friends. I’ve been to this wave several times over the past 15 years, and I’ve always remembered it as a great spot for basic...
The Midwest Freestyle Championships by colinkemp | Aug 30, 2014 | WhitewaterThis past weekend I got to head to one of my top three paddling events each season. The Midwest Freestyle Championships is everything that is amazing about whitewater kayaking and the people that make up the sport. The event starts out with two days of clinics. This...
Right Channel , Cuvono by Barry Loughnane | Aug 27, 2014 | Ireland, WhitewaterCuvono whitewater course in Slovakia is the site of the 2014 European Championships, taking place next week. The course and set up here is amazing with two great channels to paddle when taking a break from the hole along with a resort that has everything you could...
Super Technical- Claire’s Super Moves! by Claire OHara | Aug 26, 2014 | WhitewaterAs the sunsets over the valley after another day out on the warm waters of the Ottawa I have finally had a chance to take a break from surfing the epic waves on my doorstep to put together a wrap up video from the last 8 months. Focusing on my squirt boating and...
Idaho Adventures by Claire OHara | Aug 11, 2014 | WhitewaterAs I sit in Ottawa airport waiting for my next adventure, training on the Ottawa river for the 2015 World Championships, to begin. I have had chance to reflect on my time in Idaho since the PRG’s came to an end. Starting only a matter of hours after the games...
Idaho Wave Boating by David Silk | Jul 23, 2014 | WhitewaterOn my way back from Payette River Games, and the rest of the pro circuit this year, I got a sweet chance to hit up some wicked Idaho waves! We were headed to Missoula for a stop before going back to Connecticut, but with the higher water in Idaho, I got treated to a...
The 2014 Golden Games by kelloggfamily | May 26, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Shooting Star, Whitewater This was our first time ever at the Golden Games. It was so much fun! Dally, Kenny, Brody, Grady, Cardy and I all competed in lots of events. There were lots of SUP competions. My favorite was the SUP Freestyle. Everyone had so much FUN! Dally, Kenny and Cardy...