Gold Rush Territory: Shotover River, New Zealand by Courtney Kerin | Feb 25, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesShotover River, New Zealand Not only is this a goldmine of fun for river running, it happens to be the site of New Zealand’s largest gold rush in the 1860’s. To reach the treasured Shotover River, one must navigate “New Zealand’s Most Dangerous Road”, better known as...
Courtney Kerin – A Decade of competing at Worlds by Courtney Kerin | Dec 31, 2019 | 2014 RockStar Competition, Playboating, Rockstar, RockStar 2019, Rockstar 4.0, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFor the last ten consecutive years I have competed in every World Cup and World Championships of Freestyle Kayaking. From my first World Cups back in 2010 as a 16 year old in Augsburg and Plattling, Germany; when i first found my way into the greatest international...
Reno River Festival: 2019 Recap by Courtney Kerin | May 24, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, New Zealand, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesNestled in the desert on the southwest outskirts of Nevada sits “the worlds biggest little city”, and every spring kayakers flock to the manmade whitewater park in downtown Reno to test their skills in front of huge crowds in the snow melt waters of the Truckee River...
Freestyle Kayaking Destination: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory by Courtney Kerin | Oct 27, 2018 | Internationalisation, New Zealand, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterThis year I had the privilege of going to Whitehorse, YT to teach freestyle and river running skills to the YCKC (Yukon Canoe Kayak Club). This was my first time here in Yukon Territory and I quickly fell in love with the place. Whitehorse is a beautiful outdoorsy...
CKS Paddlefest Women’s Group Paddle by Courtney Kerin | Jun 8, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, WhitewaterThe annual CKS Paddlefest in Buena Vista saw an amazing turn out of women of all ages and crafts for the women’s group paddle. Though high water meant a change of location on the river, almost 30 ladies still came out to bask in the sunshine and share in a beautiful...
World Championships Hangover – In the eyes of an athlete by Courtney Kerin | Jan 8, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesIf any of you know an athlete from the world championships well, you have probably heard this term before and if not it is something to realise. At the world championships for any sport the athletes don’t just get that good overnight. It has taken years of hard...
KC Jackson paddles the Arkansas by Courtney Kerin | Jul 9, 2017 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Internationalisation, New Zealand, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHere’s a short film of my best buddy KC Jackson and I paddling together down the Arkansas River in Colorado. Getting kids on the river is on of the funniest ways to share your kayaking experiences and fun! Hope this inspires some more of you to get out there...
New Zealand freestyle nationals and team trials by Courtney Kerin | Apr 25, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe New Zealand Freestyle Nationals hit it off the other weekend with a variety of paddlers from throughout New Zealand. Nestled away down a country back road is one of New Zealand’s best features, the Hawea Whitewater Park, located on what used to be a flat section...
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...
Paddling Destination – Ottawa River by Courtney Kerin | Oct 8, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Ottawa river should be a must on all kayakers lists. With its big warm water, beautiful scenery, friendly people and lines for everyone from beginner to class V boaters its an ideal location for almost everyone. It is one of my favorite paddling destinations in...
Rockstars at World Cups Eurotrip by Courtney Kerin | Jul 28, 2014 | WhitewaterThe World Cup series for 2014 comprised of three events in Europe, #1 was Millau, France, #2 was Salt, Spain and #3 was Sort, Spain. The first world cup event in Millau was combined with a very famous and longtime running annual event, the Natural Games. It also...
Colorful Colorado Tour 2014 by Courtney Kerin | Jun 17, 2014 | WhitewaterColorful Colorado is home to many great rivers, which to us paddlers means only one thing! Plenty of great paddling! Many whitewater events have become an annual occurrence in this state, influencing a lot of boaters of all abilities to tour round the river towns from...
