Sunshine and Kayaking: The Perfect Unplugged Adventure by teamjk | Aug 9, 2019 | Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesSoaking In the Best Moments of Your Life. Ever wonder, if you can make time stand still? Shrink your schedule and get a glimmer of unplugged moments together with the people you love most? What about the idea of putting away the to do lists, grasping at minutes of...
Teaching kids under 12 years how to paddle: TIP #2 by Valerie Betrand | Aug 3, 2019 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Norway, Whitewater(This article is the second of a series of five) In the recent years, there has been an increasing amount of very young paddlers. Teaching them to paddle requires a very different approach than teaching teenagers or adults. Here is a gathering of my top tips to anyone...
Teaching kids under 12 years how to paddle: TIP #1 by Valerie Betrand | Jul 25, 2019 | Family Zone, Instructional, Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines(This article is the first one of a series of five) In the recent years, there has been an increasing amount of very young paddlers. Teaching them to paddle requires a very different approach than teaching teenagers or adults. Here is a gathering of my top tips to...
How to get in paddling shape after baby by dianegaydos | Jul 19, 2019 | Family Zone, Fitness, WhitewaterDeciding whether or not, and when, to have children is a big decision. For me, one of my biggest fears was related to my paddling. Will I be able to paddle while pregnant? How long will it take me to get back to paddling after having my baby? How will my husband and I...
ICF Freestyle World Championships is about more than your actual score… by Vincent Family | Jul 16, 2019 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe International Canoe Federation (ICF) Freestyle World Championships happen every two years on either a wave or a hole feature. This year’s World Championships just finished in Sort, Spain and it was a fabulous experience. The town of Sort is a small town in...
Kayaking as a Means to Help At-Risk Youth by teamjk | Jul 15, 2019 | Family Zone, FishingKayak fishing has been a lot more to me than just sitting in a plastic boat on the middle of a river. I have met so many fantastic people while being involved in the sport. When I started kayaking five years ago, I didn’t really know where it would ultimately lead me....
6 month BIGRIGHDFD Review by teamjk | Jul 13, 2019 | Family Zone, Fishing, Reviews, UncategorizedWhat a last 6 months it’s been in this boat! Unbelievable. I hardly have words to describe it, honestly. I was so stoked when this kayak was announced and then we had to wait another 6 months to get our hands on one and now, NOW I have spent the last 6 months in it...
Kayaking competitions are fun for families by Vincent Family | Jun 24, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, WhitewaterWe are not a competitive family in terms of competing with those outside our family. Competition inside the family is a different story and a great motivator to learn new skills in all areas of our lives. We first got involved with kayaking competitions when Hunter...
Paddling While Pregnant by dianegaydos | May 13, 2019 | Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhether or not you should paddle while pregnant is both a personal and professional decision. There are multiple factors to take into account before making an educated decision for you and your baby. In this article, I hope to share both my personal and professional...
The Kayak-Fishing Community by Daniel Bourdages | Apr 21, 2019 | Family Zone, Fishing Whether it was the Love of fishing or the Love of Kayaking that brought you into the sport of kayak-fishing, you are now part of a new and rapidly growing community. One of our Local Tournaments “Eastslope”, biggest tourney in Western Canada...
Trophies in Skinny Water Rivers by teamjk | Apr 4, 2019 | Family Zone, Fishing, SkipperAs a kid I played in creeks and rivers like most did then. Exploring ,swimming ,fishing ,camping or anything that resembled outdoor adventure. I was always drawn to being in the woods and in moving water. Catching any fish was a glorious event no matter size or...
Little Shredder on National TV by JK Little Shredders | Mar 31, 2019 | Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Video, WhitewaterHow I was allowed to represent kayaking on TV On April 21st, 2018 I was allowed to perform as a candidate in Klein vs. Groß – the incredible duel. At this TV show, where children with their talent compete against adults or even professionals. Many millions of...
