5 Tips for Levelling Up your Personal Paddling Progression by JK Team | Feb 25, 2021 | Antix, Canada, Internationalisation, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by: Dave Turner Crerar Do you find yourself saying things like… “This is the year I will paddle that class IV river I have always dreamt about!” OR “Yes, after 5 years I will finally run that class V rapid that I always walk on my home river.” … and never...
How to have an Epic Day, on the River, With Your Kids by Hargrove Adventures | Feb 23, 2021 | Family Zone, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHELLO!! We are the Hargroves, and love to create unplugged moments of magic with our crew of 6. I know what you are thinking, “Moments of magic, really?” Being a homeschool family that includes 4 kiddos, and a husband that works full time outside of the house, finding...
“This Boat is Fun Even on Small water” by JK Team | Feb 16, 2021 | Australia, Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Internationalisation, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by Jack Newland What’s up guys, I was down at one of my local spots the other weekend. Nothing huge just good fun class 2, with clear drinkable water. It’s actually one of my favourite spots to hang out over summer. I decided to take my Nirvana...
Essential Gear for Whitewater Kayaking by JK Team | Feb 8, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesEssential Gear for Whitewater Kayaking There are few sports that are as fun and exciting as whitewater kayaking. There’s so much to love! Whitewater kayaking is so unique in that you are able to travel down rivers in remote and beautiful places all over the world,...
[Video] Crush the Line: Phil’s Hole, McCoys Chute rapid, Ottawa River, Canada. by sethashworth | Feb 2, 2021 | River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHeaded to the Ottawa river this summer? Phil’s hole line on McCoys Chute rapid is one of the most intimidating rapids the first time you see it but pretty straight forward once you know what to look for, Team Member Seth Ashworth breaks down how to CRUSH THE...
5 Tips and Tricks to Extend Your Kayaking Sessions Through Cold Weather by JK Team | Jan 20, 2021 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Instructional, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesPhoto: Matthew Sam photography If you know me then you know I am a fan of kayaking any time I can get on the water. It doesn’t matter the season or weather, if there’s water I am there. These are five things that I do every time I go kayaking in cold water to get the...
Gifts from 2020 | Whitewater Kayaking by Jessie Stone | Jan 8, 2021 | River Running, Rockstar, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesTo say that 2020 presented many challenges is a giant understatement, but the flip side is many of these challenges turned out to be opportunities for learning and living a happier life in disguise. On reflection, it has been a really good year, crazy as that may...
2020 in Norway | Whitewater Kayaking by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 7, 2021 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Norway, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHere comes the end of 2020, and time for a brief look back on the year. Each year is a new start with 4 seasons, a plan, and what arrives beyond will and imagination. 2020 has been quite a surprise year for everyone with covid-19 pandemic, but also some bigger...
WINTER KAYAKING by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 5, 2021 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI found winter kayaking healthy, beautiful and fun in many ways. I want to share why I find it inspiring and how to start. Maybe this winter is the moment as travelling to the sun is not as easy as usual. Nature is beautiful in winter too. Being in your kayak gives...
On the Road to Recovery by Maddie Kimmel | Dec 22, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesOn October 16, 2020, I went to Moab with a friend from school over fall break. On my very first-day of dirt biking, I had a major crash that sent me flying off the bike. I ended up dislocating and fracturing my hip. I first went to the hospital in Grand Junction and...
Lower Salmon Trip Report by Maddie Kimmel | Dec 19, 2020 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Exploration Feature, River Running, WW Disciplines, ZenIn our first quarter at World Class Academy, we were lucky enough to receive a permit for the Lower Salmon. The Lower Salmon consists of 60 miles of a pristine river, weaving in and out of deep gorges. It wasn’t the most challenging section of river as it consisted of...
Tips when you are new to big water kayaking by JK Team | Dec 14, 2020 | Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesBig rivers tend to be intimidating… at first. Everything is so much bigger than what most paddlers are used to. Huge waves, massive curlers and giant holes. Eventhough it might seem scary, it is actually super fun once you get the hang of it. Just because it is...
