Spontaneous Stakeout! by teamjk | Oct 5, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesA few months ago when stakeout was winding to a close, there were still a few humongous waves in that people were surfing. I had been seeing floods of posts (haha get it, “floods”) from different paddlers about them traveling around Canada to find the best big water...
High Tension by Anna Bruno | Oct 3, 2018 | Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI thought about writing a blog on surviving the Stakeout season in Canada since if there is anything I hate in kayaking, it is being cold, wet, and scared. But, I overthought, delayed too long, and instead, figured I would write about one wave that always makes cold...
Montreal Eau Vive Kayak competition round up video. by sethashworth | Oct 2, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsTeam paddlers from all over the world converged on Montreal earlier this summer for a two day event. Testing paddlers in both Freestyle, and Boater-X racing on the Lachine Rapids in Montreal. The New Rockstar 4.0 was showing its dominance with the extra...
5 Strategies for Boatercross by Maddie Kimmel | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, Internationalisation, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionBoatercross is one of the most intense races, where you and your friends go head to head in a downriver or gaint slam race. The smallest mistake can cost you everything here are some strategies to help you succeed in the boater cross- 1. Choose a Fast Line- When...
How to set up a load sharing anchor on a kayak by Jezz | Sep 30, 2018 | Australia, Instructional, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionHere is 60 seconds on how to set up an anchor on a kayak using a load sharing system often called a boatman’s knot. This shares the load equally between the two grab loops so you don’t pull one grab loop off. All you need is one rope and a carabiner. This...
Feather Festival by Cameron O'Connor | Sep 29, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsFeather River Festival is bar far one of my favorite events! This year I had the pleasure of racing the class V Tobin Race on the North Fork Feather River. My favorite thing about racing a fun creek section such as this is comparing my times from past races. Last year...
How to Blunt by Maddie Kimmel | Sep 28, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe blunt is an 180 degree turn where your bow leaves the foam and the stern is higher than 45 degrees. It is worth 50pts in a comp and is a great building block to other tricks. The blunt is also commonly linked to other tricks such as the blunt-mcnasty. It is...
Beaver Fest 2018 by tommypiros | Sep 27, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe Beaver River Rondezvou is absolutely one of, if not the most fun kayak event I have partook in because the actual kayaking is unexpectedly impressive and the designated camping spot is nothing shy of dreamy. Plus there are runs for all skill levels and you have a...
Colorado Creekin’ Video by eliottbertz | Sep 26, 2018 | Creeking, Karma, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesColorado has a diverse set of whitewater. Although it is always hard to pick favorites in whitewater, I have to admit Vallecito and Oh Be Joyful Creek may be my all-time favorite Colorado runs. I highly recommend going to experience either of these epic places if you...
Log Limbo by Maddie Kimmel | Sep 25, 2018 | Family Zone, WhitewaterToday we took the afternoon to do some safety drills with logs. When creeking logs can be a major safety hazard and it’s important to be able to be able to dodge them. Branches, leaves can create strainers and you could get caught on. Here’s what they look like:...
Toby Creek Race Video by davecrerar | Sep 24, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups
The Art of Giving Back by Anna Bruno | Sep 23, 2018 | Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterFlying 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...
