whitewater kayak
Spring Moosefest 2012
05.18.2012
The spring Moosefest (a toned down version of the fall event) delivers big hits and challenging lines, but is also a place to step it up for Class IV paddlers.
5 Reasons the Boater Chick Festival Rules
05.16.2012
In a sport otherwise dominated by the harrier gender, the Boater Chick Festival offers a supportive and enthusiastic outlet for female whitewater paddlers.
Gatherings: Allen De Mayo 2012
05.14.2012
On May 5, 2012, around 50 friends, family and acquaintances of the late Allen Satcher gathered for the first annual “Allen De Mayo” event.
12 Rivers in 2012
05.11.2012
Rivers for Change and Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation are paddling 12 different rivers from source to sea to help study climate change.
Gatherings: Ode to the Nordheimer
05.10.2012
An inside look at the sixth annual Cal-Salmon Race—a grassroots event held each May on California’s Class IV-V Nordheimer stretch.
Video: The North Shore
05.08.2012
A free 48-hour online screening of Chris Gallaway’s new film about paddling on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
LORDS OF DOGTOWN
05.04.2012
Last Friday, C&K contributing photographer Darin McQuoid captured this image of Will Pruett on Dogtown Creek. More easily drawn to high-water runs on the South Yuba, McQuoid, Pruett and Justin Patt committed to an exploratory mission on the low-water creek tributary of the Upper Middle Cosumnes River outside of Placerville, Calif., after seeing a picture of a waterfall online.
Virtual Coach: Your First Rodeo
05.04.2012
Five years ago, Adam Chappell had only dabbled in flatwater when he saw YouTube clips of kayakers at Buseater and taught himself to loop in his backyard pool. Now a rising talent in freestyle kayaking’s competitive ranks, Chappell walks you through his first go-to trick sequence in this Virtual Coach installment that can help you build a routine for your summer festival contest of choice.
Rescue for River Runners
05.03.2012
Canoe & Kayak has teamed up with open-boat badass Jim Coffey—founder of Quebec-based outfitter Esprit Whitewater Worldwide as well as R3: Rescue for River Runners—and Mike McKay from Five2Nine Productions for a series of whitewater rescue lesson videos debuting exclusively on CanoeKayak.com. Here in Episode One, Coffey covers the gear essentials you need to get started.
Behind The Scenes: The North Shore
05.03.2012
An exclusive interview with filmmaker Chris Gallaway about boating and filming on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
The 2012 Creekboat Review: Bombing Seattle
05.01.2012
C&K tests out the best of this year’s fleet of new creekboats.
Souls+Water Release
04.26.2012
NRS and Forge Motion Pictures’ new five-part short film series, Of Souls+Water, premiering this Saturday, April 28, isn’t your typical paddling flick. It actually tells a story (while still showing folks paddling the gnar too. Don’t worry).
Northwest Creeking Competition 2012
04.24.2012
Vitamin D unexpectedly struck the annual Northwest Creeking Competition with a blanket of sunshine that had competitors and spectators dazed with disbelief.
Video: Devil’s Washbowl
04.23.2012
The late Charlie Beavers first paddled through this keyhole to oblivion, surviving a piton halfway down the 60-foot falls. Thinking that more is better, Dan Simenc and Tyler Allyn gave it a go last spring at a full-on juicy level.
Olympic Trials Day Three: Final Decisions
04.14.2012
After their demanding, emotional three-day Trial by Water, the newly named U.S. Team deserve a pat on the back. Now it’s on to Cardiff, and then London.
Olympic Trials Day Two: Nothing Is Certain
04.13.2012
This year’s trials have become infused with an inclusive, celebratory spirit that remembers that racing can be fun and stimulating for all involved.
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