Late to the party but still epic! (Cali 2019) by Dane Jackson | Sep 20, 2019 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAt the end of June I was competing at the World Championships in Spain, and while I was out there training I was also anxiously watching water levels in California to see what was going to still be in by the time I got back to the US. Though while the event was...
Kanfest by davecrerar | Aug 30, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines Another year and another Kanfest down. Kanfest can be best described as the Canadian Gauley Fest. This year was as good as ever despite the pretty terrible weather we had. Hundreds of people showed up to take Albertan river. The committee and paddling...
Do what you can! by Greg Parker | Aug 22, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterOnce in a while, I hear someone say something to the tune of, “I don’t do _________ very often. I suck at it.” My response is always the same, “it doesn’t matter if you are good or bad. It is just about having fun.” As a teacher living in Colorado, I enjoy a very...
Reno River Festival 2019 by Jessica Yurtinus | Aug 8, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIf you are looking for a freestyle competition that is full of energy, excitement, and up to 40,000 spectators, then you need to come to the Reno River Festival. This year featured a freestyle competition, boater cross, kayak slalom, SUP cross, SUP surf,...
Wild and Free Tour- GoPro Mountain Games by nicktroutman | Aug 1, 2019 | Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesEvery year we make our way through the Colorado mountains and end up in Vail for the GoPro Mountain Games. It is arguable the largest and most fun outdoor event of the year as it is filled with all types of sports, great spectating and vendor villages, and tons of...
Worlds Spanish Style by Jessie Stone | Jul 26, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines“So who is your kid?” I was asked by Dr. Isabelle from Canada during our meeting in the stairwell at the Pessets Apartments where many paddlers and their families were staying during the recent Worlds in Sort, Spain. “I am the kid!” I responded. Isabelle took a moment...
High water year in Colorado by Greg Parker | Jul 21, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWith around 135% snow pack in the mountains, high levels have been sustained across the state. Many rivers and playspots, that are usually only good a few weeks a year, are still flowing now in mid-late July. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do a lot of...
River Run Park is finally flowing! by Greg Parker | Jun 26, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesRiver Run Park in Denver was completed last spring, but it didn’t run in 2018 because it was a low water year. After a snowy winter, the South Platte was running 800 cfs the other day, so I finally went test out the new spots. For beginner kayakers, this park...
CKS PaddleFest by nicktroutman | Jun 20, 2019 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesOur weekend in Buena Vista Colorado for the CKS PaddleFest was filled with paddling and competing, and racing and tons of fun with family and friends. The freestyle event was held on the whitewater park in South Main as well as the annual Numbers race on the Numbers...
Underdogs of the 2019 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships by Jezz | Jun 16, 2019 | Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesSo with this years worlds coming up very fast I thought I would do my usual list of underdog athletes for this competition. Everyone loves an underdog, those who come up from nowhere and take the title, movies are made from this kind of thing. These are athletes who...
Road to the Worlds by teamjk | Jun 13, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, UK, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesName: Ben Higson What country are you competing for? Great Britain Favorite place to train? Nottingham and Cardiff (especially if it is sunny). If I am lucky enough to go abroad Millau How many World Championships have you competed in before? None, this will be my...
Reno River Festival by nicktroutman | Jun 4, 2019 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWe made our annual venture west again this year to take part in the Reno River Festival. It was an incredible year this year as water levels were high, the weather was hot, and the crowds showed up in the masses. The weekend was a total blast with live concerts, tons...
