Shooting star to XS Rockstar by JK Little Shredders | May 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Shooting Star, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI have had a shooting star for over 4 years, but it is starting to feel a bit small. Recently I received my XS Rockstar and it is amazing. I have got a lot more legroom than I did my shooting star and It is really comfy. I first used it at my local white water centre,...
Cold and Frustrated:L Stories from Stakeout Episode 4: Searching for waves by sethashworth | May 23, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis Week Seth and new co-pilot Raoul Collenteur (NED) are exploring a new region of Canada in search of giant river waves. But their Exploring takes a turn for the worse, watch the full episode to find out what they...
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...
The Once and Always Great Housatonic by Jessie Stone | May 20, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterSpring is the time of year I wait for the rest of the year! And Spring paddling near where I grew up is probably my most favorite place to paddle during that time. Among my favorite rivers is the Housatonic near Gaylordsville, CT. It was the second river I ever...
Reno River Festival by nicktroutman | May 19, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis past weekend was the annual Reno River Festival. I have been coming here to Reno for many years due to it’s downtown location, great river features, huge festival, as well as the fact that we have many amazing friends who live locally. The River Fest is always...
Cold and Frustrated: Stories from Stakeout episode 3 Replacing David. by sethashworth | May 15, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, rivers, Video, WhitewaterIn this week’s episode Seth finds a replacement for David silk who left with a shoulder injury during episode 2. Seth gives us a run down on kayaking st the ruins wave and there is a sick drone montage from gladiator...
Cold and Frustrated: Stories From Stakeout: Episode 2: Dislocated David by sethashworth | May 8, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesJoin along with Seth and David as their adventures through the search for the biggest river waves in the world continues. This week levels finally rise, and things take a turn for the worse when David gets injured. Tune in to find out what...
Ski and Surf in Surprising Switzerland by Jessie Stone | May 5, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterAs I spend more time in Switzerland, I discover more and more surprising things about the country and its people. One thing I have discovered is that many people have donkeys as pets. Another thing I have learned from master cheese makers is that hard cheese has much...
Nationals by sagedonnelly | Apr 27, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Team JK, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesRight after making Jr. and Senior USA slalom teams in Canoe and Kayak, I left North Carolina and drove the six hours down to Columbus, Georgia for freestyle national championships. I hadn’t been in my play boat since Worlds in December and I was really excited to get...
‘Live like Maria NOC Shootout’ by nicktroutman | Apr 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, MixMaster, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis past weekend was the ‘Live like Maria NOC Shootout’. It was another incredible weekend at NOC and the Nantahala River. This year the event was held in memory of the late Maria Noakes, who was a mother, paddler, local hero, and friend to many people and paddlers...
Opening Day on the South Fork of The American. by colinkemp | Apr 20, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater5 years ago, I got to be part of a group of folks looking to create a new WW event on the West coast. With the folks at CCK we came up with a great event that incorporated kayak instruction, super sweet prizes at a raffle, a party with tasty Ninkasi beer, and it all...
Hurley Classic 2018 by Mike Shaw | Apr 18, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, UK, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe Hurley classic is the number one freestyle event in the UK. Now in its 29th year, I have attended in previous years and it is great to see it grow year on year, more competitors and more competitions to take part in, with a wider draw. It now attracts competitors...
