Hurley Classic ’30

by teamjk | Apr 1, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Poland, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Probably the oldest and one of the most amazing events out there is Hurley classic. It’s contribution towards kayaking community is amazing and each year they do their best to create an unique paddle festival at Thames river. It is a place like no other stepping up...

River Bassin NC 2018

by teamjk | Dec 30, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

Fishing rivers has become one of the most enchanting pastimes for me. Getting the kayak out on a section of flowing water, even if you have floated a section a thousand times, and waiting for the unexpected to be seen or happen quickly became my favorite way to target...

Beaver Fest 2018

by tommypiros | Sep 27, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

The 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...

Charles City Challenge 2018

by Hannah Ray | Jul 26, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

The Charles City Challenge was another hit this year! The initial event date saw high water and officials postponed the event until the river subsided.  Two weeks later, the river was down to a near perfect level for freestyle playboating, the sun was out, and...

RICKS CABARET/PUGLIA’S SPORTING GOODS TOURNAMENT 2018 – CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR

by Scott Myers | Jul 5, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

This tournament is one of those “only-in-Louisiana” type experiences – sponsored by the Bourbon St Cabaret Ricks, and featuring plenty of the Ricks entertainers.  It was pretty incredibly hot that day, which might explain the almost complete...

Winning the BCKFC Championship

by Chuck Bahan | Jan 4, 2018 | Coosa FD, Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

My local club has their first annual championship hosted in Cocodrie, Louisiana and rewarded people in the club who finished in the top 15 of each tournament.  Around 40 qualified for the event in December.  I’ve been consistent all year, but...

Its not over until its over!

by Michael Ernst | Dec 14, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United States, Wrap Ups

There is a lot that goes through my routine when I prep for an upcoming tournament. I always study a lot of contour maps and satellite images. I also will go over past tournaments and fishing outings in the area where the future tournament will be. Time of year and...

A Different Kind Of Tournament

by Maxwell DeRussy | Jun 5, 2017 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Trip Reports, Trips, Wrap Ups

Over the last five years I’ve heard about a tournament in Virginia small-town USA. I would hear things like, it’s not about winning the tournament, there’s great food, awesome camaraderie between team mates as well as others who love the sport of Kayak Fishing, it’s...

Southeastern Youth Kayak Anglers

by Tim Thao | Jan 10, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Fishing, Wrap Ups

Calling all youth anglers in the Southeast. I am proud to be part of this movement of young anglers. 2016 was my last year fishing with these amazing people. I have grown so much from the leadership and experiences the youth kayak community has put together. Special...