POWELL to POWELL
Episode 5 in the Colorado River series
Paddle of the Sexes
Will sexist images in “kayak porn” perpetuate negative stereotypes on the river?
OTTAWA XL—All Out
Part Two: Results and Race Photos of the boater-x race
C&K Spotlight
Featured Content
Cattle Kayaking
05.21.2013
Play kayaks may be getting shorter and rounder, but they got nothing on what Mullen, Neb.’s Glidden Canoe Rental puts its customers in. Located on the Middle Loup River, it shoves customers off in … water tanks for cattle.
Where the Wild Things Are
05.17.2013
Canoe & Kayak’s top paddling destinations to shoot wildlife photography
Baja Sea Kayak Festival
05.16.2013
Around 50 sea kayakers ventured down to Baja, Mexico for the first annual Baja Sea Kayaking Festival hosted by Aqua Adventures and Baja Adventures on April 11-14. Curious to see how the first ever festival was going to be, C&K’s online editor ventured down the crew. Here’s what she experienced:
From the Vault: New Wave Paddling
05.15.2013
In light of the recent Santa Cruz Paddlefest, the Pacific Paddling Surf Series and the upcoming World Championships in July, C&K staff wanted to bring back a story from the March 1987 issue.
New Surf Spot in Southeast
05.14.2013
Georgia and Alabama’s Chattahoochee River is now on the must-visit paddling list alongside such other Southeast boating hotbeds as the Ocoee, Nantahala and Chattooga rivers.
11 Urban Waterways Get a Second Chance
05.13.2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Urban Waters Federal Partnership is adding 11 new locations. In addition, two more federal partner agencies will join the partnership in its collaborative efforts to restore waterways and their environments.
Nutcase Helmets
05.13.2013
Being a long-time surfer and ocean sports enthusiast I’ve never been a big fan of wearing helmets. When one is needed, I’ll find an old skateboard or bike helmet to do the job and be glad when it’s over.
How to Set Some Goals
05.13.2013
Goal setting is relevant in everything from personal finance to lifestyle changes. The concept is relatively simple: make a goal and plan how you’re going to get there. Sometimes, though putting into practice isn’t so simple. What follows is my story about goal setting and my take on how to make it work for you.
LOCK STOCK
05.10.2013
An update on the Monterey-to-Hawaii kayak expedition previewed in our May issue. Scheduled to launch this April, two retired military friends, John Craig and RW Hand, planned to recreate Ed Gillet’s historic 63-day crossing from 1987 in a pair of modified tandem Necky kayaks, but recently announced a launch reschedule for April 2014.
New York Paddle Sport Safety
05.06.2013
The weather is getting warmer, and spring is just beginning to emerge, which means paddle sport enthusiasts are knocking the dust and cobwebs off their boats and are ready to hit the water. But before heading out, remember a few very important notes to ensure a safe time on the water.
Rivers Be Dammed: Somos del Rio By the Numbers
05.03.2013
The end of our time in Chile for most of us was a mere four days and 40 some odd hours of bus rides away. The mission was still on, as we were heading straight into the lion’s den, so we pressed onwards, back to Coyhaique, to confront HidroAysén.
Away for the Day
05.03.2013
Day-trips are paddling gateways. They mark the transition from casual after-work paddles to the soul-altering journeys of discovery that make sea kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater lifelong pursuits. The skills you learn from day-tripping—gear selection, navigation, group dynamics and more complex paddle strokes to handle your craft in varying conditions—will serve you well in the future, and pave the way to longer overnight and multi-day trips.
Before you dive into this list of our favorite day-trip destinations, heed this warning: You are about to take the first step toward becoming hopelessly addicted to paddling.
Kern Fest and Community
05.02.2013
April 20-21—Paddlers, runners and cyclists gathered in Kernville, Calif. for the 49th annual Kern Fest hosted by the Kern Valley River Council. California’s first whitewater festival of the year celebrates both the river and the small town that survives because of it.
Tips for Sea Kayaking in Baja
04.30.2013
Ways to make the most of your next paddling adventure in Mexico
Rock Island Open
04.30.2013
April 27—The World Kayak Rock Island Open kicked off last weekend with the first two of four events for the series. The event was started to showcase the natural beauty and amazing whitewater that Tennessee’s Rock Island State Park has to offer.
Stepping up
04.29.2013
Getting started in paddling can seem daunting, but beneath the pile of ‘required’ gear and the many skills, the hidden beauty of paddling is in its simple accessibility: Anyone can do it. And it can be done at any level, from crossing the Arctic to poking around the local millpond. Here, we’ll sketch a simple progression from your first time on the water to a multi-day adventure.
2013 U.S. Team Trials Are Here
04.26.2013
The U.S. Team Trials preliminaries kicks off today! More than 70 competitors have come to the Nantahala Gorge, just outside Bryson City, North Carolina to face off for a spot on the U.S. Freestyle Kayaking Team and the opportunity to compete in the 2013 International Canoe Federation Canoe Freestyle World Championships. Paddlers are taking their final practice sessions and competition will last through the weekend.
