Traveling Light When Loading Your Lures for a Day of Kayak Fishing

by Bill Schultz | Aug 26, 2019 | Fishing

I’m a smallmouth bass enthusiast having caught and released over 23,000 since catching my first in 1994.  One thing I’ve tried to do with my smallie fishing is to narrow my selection of lures down to the few that simply catch smallies for me.  I think I’ve...

Why Kayak in Mexico?

by chad | Feb 18, 2019 | Creeking, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I made it down to Veracruz again this year for warm weather, tacos, tequila, and kayaking. It’s so amazing to take a break from freezing temperatures and head south to spend some time padding the amazing rivers that Mexico has to offer. So why don’t more...

The Art of Giving Back

by Anna Bruno | Sep 23, 2018 | Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Flying with a kayak = Anywhere from $50-$250. Flying with a paddle = Anywhere from $50-$150 Giving the gift of gear to an up and coming paddler = priceless. Let’s be honest. Travelling with a kayak, paddle, and gear isn’t always easy. You are almost always guaranteed...

How to plan a Kayaking Vacation on a Budget

by dianegaydos | May 14, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

Have you ever thought about taking a kayaking trip but thought you couldn’t afford it? We’ve all been there, reading blogs posts or watching videos from theses super cool trips. But how do they afford it? The easy answer and excuse, is maybe they’re rich. But maybe...

Never Winter – Family Whitewater Adventures: Part Two

by Vincent Family | Jan 3, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

It’s winter and for most people the kayaking season has been over for a few months. For those in the northern hemispheres that are still paddling, you are likely wearing a lot of layers to ward off the chill. Time to think about heading SOUTH for warm water and warm...

Downriver racing – a great family activity!

by teamjk | Nov 8, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Antix, Family Zone, Karma, Karma Unlimited, Whitewater

This is our first year being exposed to downriver races and we have to say… they are a great family activity! If you pick the right ones they are a family bonding experience with high fun factors.   We dipped our toe into the world of Downriver racing at CKS...

The Ultimate Packing List

by Claire OHara | Jul 31, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, Playboating, Trip Reports, Trips, UK, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

As I left for my trip today Jez asked me if he could have my packing list to help him make sure he didn’t forgot anything for his trip to the USA this weekend and it got me thinking. Traveling all over the world as much as I do the number of times I write and...

Top 5 Reasons Kayaking Changes Your Life

by kelloggfamily | Jul 10, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

It’s funny when you look back at your life and see all the things that led to where you are today. And, you are really lucky if you are able to pinpoint one very decisive moment that set your life in a totally different direction. Discovering kayaking was one of those...

A Year of Awesome Opportunities

by Emily Jackson | May 6, 2017 | 2015 Zen, 2016 Rock Star Competition, Creeking, Family Zone, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

A Year of Awesome Opportunities! Today I am writing from the Sequoia National Forest- we are parked at the take out of Brush Creek. A Creek I ran 12 years ago but not since! My husband Nick and I have two kids and two dogs packed into my Sprinter RV, and a trailer...

Why you Should Take the Extra Time to Tie Boats Down

by bryceaaron | Apr 16, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater

So I’m driving down I-85 on the South Carolina section of it when all of a sudden we hear a thud…….. DUN DUN DUNNN All of a sudden the horns blare behind us and the road lights up with flashing high-beams letting us know something was astray. We...

Happy New Year

by Claire OHara | Jan 9, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

2016 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...

The Great Gauley Pilgrimage – Travel Tips & Traditions!

by wildwildwes | Sep 19, 2014 | Whitewater

As I was packing last night to head to my 11th Gauley Fest this weekend I had quite a nostalgic moment looking back at all the T-shirts I had accumulated from over the years of the event. I also thought about all the many things I’ve learned along the way while making...