by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 20, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines
In 2019 what’s new is that I really took rest in the equation. As time goes I know what I want and what I need better. I made a plan together with few good friends how I wanted to train and evolve this year. The first half of the year, from January to June I...
by JK Team | Jan 13, 2020 | Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines
Article by Ben Higson I have been asked countless times questions like how did you start kayaking? How long have you been kayaking? what is your favourite boat? Well let me answer them. I first went in a boat when I was just 9 months old. My mum was a Welsh Team...
by Vincent Family | Jan 12, 2020 | Antix, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature
We have been very lucky the last few years and often find ourselves somewhere warm over the holiday season, which makes the traditional “New Years Day” paddle a pretty easy gig, with more focus on wearing our sun shirts than dry suits. We’re hanging out in the...
by Jessie Stone | Jan 10, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature
Big End of Year Decisions Impact the Fate of the Nile November 2019 marked my 17th year whitewater paddling in Uganda and the 16th year of Soft Power Health’s work in Uganda. Boy does time fly bye when you are not paying attention to it! Despite the construction of...
by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 8, 2020 | MixMaster, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature
The Cherokee named the wide river “Ayuhwasi” which means “river of the meadow.” Paddling and fishing the standard lower reaches of the Hiwassee certainly earns this accurate description. But before the river spreads out and allows it’s...
by Katie Fankhouser | Jan 7, 2020 | Antix, Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines
I love my Antix. I especially love creeking in it. People always ask me why I choose it over my bigger boats and I have a few reasons. First of all, the Antix is very nimble. I love how fast I can change my direction. On multiple occasions, being in my Antix has kept...
by Katie Fankhouser | Jan 6, 2020 | Creeking, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction
I have discovered the new best thing for my fellow hibernating kayakers. Yoga for paddlers. I call this kayak yoga… Kayoga! There is some sort of special bond between a paddler and their boats. I know I am not the only kayaker missing my kayak over the winter....
by crystalgustin | Dec 30, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature
DIY Gym Kayak How to Make your own kayak in the gym.Unfortunately, in the winter I am in a gym more than I am outside in my kayak. However, I made a cheap piece of gym equipment that helps me simulate my kayak stroke while working with those specific muscle groups. It...
by Greg Parker | Dec 22, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Whitewater Feature
Inexpensive Christmas gifts for the cold weather paddler Looking for Inexpensive Christmas gifts for the cold weather paddler? Greg Parker is here to help with his top presents for the kayaker in your life. 1. Ear plugs. Keep cold water out to prevent ice cream...
by sethashworth | Dec 19, 2019 | Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Zen
Zen 3.0 First impression Not sure whats the differences between the new Zen 3.0 and the older model. Don’t sweat, Seth Ashworth has laid out some side by sides for us up in cold canada and gave us his overview. Looking forward to hearing his full thoughts on...
by janekoopman | Dec 18, 2019 | Canada, Internationalisation, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines
Ode to the Whitewater Community I recently moved. Not very far, just across the border with the great north. Transitioning from a nomadic lifestyle mostly in the American west for the past 5 years to having a house in the city, it feels big. Its been a little hard, I...
by nicktroutman | Dec 17, 2019 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Fun, JAdventures Main Banner, Nick Troutman, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature
How to Teach kids to kayak video series 5/5: Running rapids on their own. Here is the fifth and final piece of my 5-piece mini series teaching kids to kayak. In this episode I talk about getting your kids out into whitewater and running some easy rapids on their own....
