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Kayaking the Yangtze River
06.14.2006
Every journey starts at the end. Only then do memories gradually emerge, slowly unfolding like a lotus blossom. Such was the case after our first commercial kayak descent on the Great Bend of the Yangtze River, in China’s Yunnan Province. For those of us on the trip, there was also the bittersweet realization that the [...]
Jacksons Unstoppable in Rodeo Finals
06.06.2006
VAIL, Colorado—We’ve seen it before in other sports. Michael Jordan in the NBA finals. Reggie Jackson in the World Series. And in freestyle kayaking, there’s no bigger gamer than Eric Jackson, no relation to the baseball star, but every bit as dominant-and talented. EJ, the 42-year-old world champion, had to mount something of a comeback [...]
Canoe & Kayak, June 2006
06.06.2006
On the cover – Tao Berman relishes life and everything about it. photo by: Jock Bradley FEATURES READER EXPOSURE Winners of the 2006 Canoe & Kayak Reader Photo Contest represent just a few of the emotions experienced by paddlers. Northern Actuary A would-be accountant weighs the assets and liabilities of a monthlong canoe trip on [...]
Keller, Faux victorious in extreme creek race
06.03.2006
VAIL, Colorado, June 1—It was a nearly flawless day in this stunning portion of the Rocky Mountains, but the low flow of Homestake Creek—site of the Teva Mountain Games creek race—was anything but perfect. But whitewater kayakers, being the hardy bunch they are, still managed to paddle the creek with a combination of skill and [...]
Kayak Chorus Combines Chanting, Paddling
06.02.2006
One hour before high tide in Kingsport, Nova Scotia, on Sunday, 20 singing kayakers will be at the heart of the premiere of Sandy Moore’s Kayak Chorus. Moore is a Nova Scotia composer who has had a summer home in Kingsport for 20 years and he’s a man who dreams big. His ultimate plan is [...]
Mountain Madness
06.01.2006
VAIL, Colorado, May 31—There’s nothing like having a home away from home, and Eric Jackson and Tanya Faux are finding a very comfortable abode at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail. EJ, who claimed victory in last year’s PaddleCross event, was victorious in this year’s iteration, winning both heats in which he competed and tallying [...]
Nigel Dennis to Speak at Symposium
05.26.2006
The Trade Association of Paddlesports and the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium Committee announce Nigel Dennis will be the keynote speaker at the 23 Annual West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium on Saturday, September 16, 2006. Saturday evening festivities are sponsored by Canoe & Kayak Magazine a long time supporter of the event. Nigel Dennis began [...]
Gloves and Pogies for Paddlers
05.26.2006
There are many reasons to have your hands protected when you’re on the water. Hours of paddling can lead to blisters, and when the temperature is low, cold hands can make it difficult to hold on to your paddle, and you’re in danger of discomfort or worse. Many whitewater paddlers want protection against rocks, and [...]
PFD Review – 06
05.24.2006
Your PFD should hug your body and stay in place on land or in the water, and it should feel good enough that you’re happy wearing it for hours. Every body is different. Try a few PFDs and compare. Anticipate what you’ll need to carry, and make sure the model you’re considering can take it [...]
Drawing Contest Winners
05.23.2006
Here are the winning entrants in the Canoe & Kayak Kids Drawing Contest, as voted on by readers of the Web site. First Place – Kokatat Breeze Paddling Jacket Second Place – Bending Branches kid’s Twig Canoe Paddle Third place – Keen kid’s Newport Water Sandal
Rafting Accident Claims Two
05.22.2006
Washington state’s whitewater rafting community mourned the loss of one of the state’s leading outfitters after learning that he was one of two men who drowned on the Klickitat River Saturday. Jeff Driver, 50, of BZ Corner, operated All Rivers Adventures with his wife, Karen, and was well-known for his devotion to safety, the Yakima [...]
Virtual Kayak Racing
05.22.2006
Want to know how your paddling speed stacks up? Join Virtual Racing by Kayak and Canoe. Marek Uliasz created this web site to enable kayakers and canoeists anywhere in the world to race against each other. The idea is to paddle the race distance, either 1,000 meters, 5 miles (8K) or 10 miles (16K), record [...]
Water Shoe Review
05.18.2006
For safety and comfort, good water shoes are a kayaking essential. They protect and cushion your feet in and out of your boat. They keep you on your toes by gripping tight on slippery rocks, sandy beaches, or whatever surface you’re on. Water shoes should suit your style. Long-distance paddlers may want a shoe with [...]
Paddlers File Suit for Chattooga
05.18.2006
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA – American Whitewater, the nation’s leading non-profit whitewater river conservation organization, filed suit on May 18, 2006, to restore the public’s ability to paddle the headwaters region of the 52-mile Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. The American Canoe Association, Georgia Canoeing Association, Atlanta Whitewater Club, Western Carolina Paddlers, and the Foothills Paddling Club, [...]
Rippin’ in Reno: Pro Kayakers Show How It’s Done
05.15.2006
RENO, May 12–Call it a day of overcoming odds. Eric Jackson, the ever-young 42-year-old world freestyle kayak champion, used his considerable experience to his advantage in claiming his second straight Reno River Festival freestyle rodeo title. In the women’s field, Australian Tanya Faux, battling a nasty bout of bronchitis that left her voice as scratchy [...]
Vacation to Hell
05.12.2006
Will you be crossing an island in the South Pacific? Will you be exploring a gorge near the Arctic circle? Will you be dodging bears in Siberia? Who knows? The Basic Rules: Penstock Productions is now accepting applications from teams of expert whitewater kayakers. Each team must consist of exactly 4 kayakers. These kayakers will [...]
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