Kayak & Canoe News

Freestyle Kayaking & Expeditions: Costa Rica

Freestyle Kayaking & Expeditions — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:04:01 MST

From Quepos we moved to Turialba, the whitewater center of Costa Rica. We stayed here for more than one week running Rio Reventazon, Pacuare and Sucio. We had quite low water levels, but it was still fun. We liked especially Peralta section of Reventazon and upper Pacuare.

WWTCC: This Is Canoeing

WWTCC — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:04:01 MST

“This Is Canoeing” is a 2-disc celebration of canoeing, showcasing top single-blade paddlers in their pursuit of remote wilderness journeys or challenging white water. Multi-award winning film maker, Justine Curgenven captures the essence of canoeing in 12 short films.

Wavesport Blogs: Holiday Adventures...

Wavesport Blogs — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:04:01 MST

Our first pit stop was the Rio Laja. This short section of whitewater is pure gold. It is combat paddling at its finest with little to no eddies and a continuous gradient which is full of sticky pourovers. None stop action for 3-4kms. The greatest part about his river is that you can walk the shuttle in a quick 20min.

ICF: Indoor Kayak Championships, because paddling never stops

ICF — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:04:01 MST

Forget the winter blues, bring your paddling inside! The indoor kayaking craze is only just beginning with Great Britain’s first ever indoor kayak event held at the end of last year and the US Indoor Kayak Championships at the end of this month.

Immersion Research: Cody Howard Checks In

Immersion Research — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:04:01 MST

Cody recently wrapped up shooting some first descents for a TV series in Hawaii and is likely not so happy to be back to reality in good ‘ol AZ after soaking up the sun in paradise for a few weeks!

P&H Paddlers: New P&H paddler

P&H Paddlers — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:04:02 MST

Touring paddling is growing here like crazy, mostly people paddling on the lakes in our country, but some really get bitten by the sea bug too! Of course many people grin when I say I am a Sea Kayaker from Switzerland.

Jackson Kayak: El Toro Falls

Jackson Kayak — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:04:01 MST

This is the top drop of the Micos. It is about 60+ feet, i had an ok line. I landed on my head but i stayed in my boat.

P&H Paddlers: Kayak Coast 2 Coast – In Film

P&H Paddlers — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:04:01 MST

The 12 minute film will be featured at the increasingly popular Sheffield Adventure Film Festival in one of the ‘On the Edge’ evenings.

Immersion Research: Chile Update

Immersion Research — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 04:04:02 MST

Currently there is a record number of whitewater kayakers in the Pucon area. Some first descents and a lot of young kayakers really pushing the envelope.