Whitewater Kayaking
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Maryland Funds Canoe Slalom World Championships
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The Garrett County, Maryland Board of Commissioners announced the approval of one million dollars in state funding to support the 2014 Canoe Slalom World Championships at the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI). This news comes as organizers prepare to host the 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Team Trials and Deep Creek Open on May 17-19. Read more. |
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McElroy, Hornsby Grab Gold at National Sprint Kayak Trials
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Kaitlyn McElroy clinched her spot on the 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Team last week taking home three wins at the trials races in Oklahoma City. On the men's side, London 2012 Olympian Tim Hornsby managed to hold onto his spot atop the senior men's kayak 200m standings, beating Ryan Dolan by a quarter of a second. Read more. |
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In Her Own Words: Sheri Griffith
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Sheri Griffith, founder of Moab, Utah, rafting outfitter Sheri Griffith Expeditions, is celebrating more than 30 years of getting people out into the wilderness, which she cherishes as her company’s most important role. But her own role in the industry has been even bigger, from establishing one of the country’s first river guide training programs to testifying in D.C. to preserve our nation’s wild places. We caught up with her -- 60 and single save for her dogs and four horses – for a peak inside the paddling pioneer...
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Deschutes Brewery Debuts "River" Brew
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Finally, a beer that all paddlers can feel good about drinking (and one you can;t go wrong with bringing to the take-out). Underlining the importance of brewery’s namesake waterway, Oregon's Deschutes Brewery has unveiled a new "River" beer that's at home in every canoeist's and kayaker's cooler...
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2013 KayaXpedition to be Held in Chesapeake, Virginia
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The eastern seaboard’s KayaXpedition festival will be held June 8-9 for its second year in Chesapeake, Virginia, giving people of all ages and skill levels to plenty of paddling—and learning—opportunities all within 750 miles of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Read more. |
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Paddling World Saddened by Death of Bomber Gear Founder Rick Franken
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The paddling community was deeply saddened this weekend when hit by the bombshell of the death of Bomber Gear founder Rick Franken, who reportedly passed away in his sleep this past weekend while camping on a kayaking trip to Alabama with his son, Kai. Franken reportedly died in his sleep due to respiratory failure...
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Mountain Folk to Tackle the Mississippi
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Don’t be surprised if you see a little mayhem on the Mississippi this spring. On May 5, 2013, The Mountain Folk Adventure Series officially begins with the launch of the Mississippi River Run, a free-for-all journey down the entire 2,350 miles of the Mississippi River—starting at Lake Itasca, Minnesota and ending in New Orleans…
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Leisure Trends: Paddlesport Sales Surge 14% in 2012
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Okay, okay. We know you’d rather read about boating than business. But all that good weather we had in 2012? While it might have wreaked havoc on ski resorts, the balmy conditions proved a boon for boating business. Read on to see to how the year fared according to Leisure Trends Group…
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Wenonah's Mike Cichanowski Gets LaBrant Award from USCA
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One of the canoeing world's biggest proponents -- both by building watercraft and going the extra mile to encourage people to use them -- was honored recently with one of the most pretigious awards in paddling. Mike Cichanowski, owner and founder of Wenonah Canoe, Inc. recently received "The LaBrant Award" from the United States Canoe Association... Read more. |
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Remembering Canoe Pioneer Ralph Frese
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The canoeing world lost a true pioneer with the passing of Chicago’s Ralph Frese on Dec. 12, 2012, at age 86 from cancer complications.
From his Chicagoland Canoe Base shop on the Northwest Side, Frese, a fourth-generation blacksmith by trade, introduced thousands of people to paddling by founding events, building replica canoes and more. His contributions were such that he received the Legends of Paddling award from the American Canoe Association.
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Rivers Lose Long-lasting Friend with Sec. of Interior Salazar Resignation
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With Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announcing his resignation recently, effective at the end of March, more than one river conservation organization will be mourning his loss. “Secretary Salazar has been a true champion for protecting and restoring rivers and his leadership will be missed by everyone who cares about healthy, free-flowing rivers,” says Bob Irvin, President of American Rivers.
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whitewater Kayaking Archive
December 6th, 2012 • The West Magpie by Train: A Northeastern Quebec Ramble-about
November 28th, 2012 • Reno Paddler Bikes, Hikes and Paddles 4,700 miles to Bering Sea
November 8th, 2012 • Deliverance Celebrates 40 Years
October 22nd, 2012 • Colorado River Ranger Among Victims at Denver bar Shooting
October 15th, 2012 • Sea Kayak Icon Derek Hutchinson Passes Away
September 28th, 2012 • Conservation Alliance Awards Record $700,000 in Grants; Several Wateway Organizations to Reap Benefits
September 7th, 2012 • KEEN Promotes World Recess Day Sept. 14!
September 6th, 2012 • Whitewater Symposium Heads to White Salmon, WA, Oct. 12-14
August 8th, 2012 • Canoe & Kayak Magazine Bestows First-ever Paddler Awards at OR Show
July 25th, 2012 • Olympic Cliff Notes: Schedules, Racers, Insider Info and More!
July 23rd, 2012 • Johnson Watercaft to Close Bellingham, Wash., Offices
July 20th, 2012 • London Calling: Slalom Athletes Set for One of World’s Toughest Courses
July 16th, 2012 • Czechs Dominate World Jr Slalom Champs in Wausau, Wis.; U.S.'s Powell earns Bronze for K1 Men
July 5th, 2012 • Whazzup at Wassau
June 22nd, 2012 • Festival Season in Full Swing: FIBArk, Lyons and More!
June 12th, 2012 • U.S. Olympic Slalom Team Named After Switzerland’s Cardiff World Cup
June 4th, 2012 • French Broad River Fest Sees Another Year of Growth
May 29th, 2012 • Inside the Adirondack Paddlefest in Old Forge, NY
May 23rd, 2012 • 2,600-Mile Trans-Territorial Canoe Expedition off to a Strong Start
May 16th, 2012 • AR Announces Most Endangerd Rivers List; Potomac, Green, Skykomish Also Make List
May 11th, 2012 • Frolicking at Cheat Fest
May 9th, 2012 • NW Boaters Get Backyard Run Back
April 19th, 2012 • From Tricky Whu’s to Tricky Gates: Emily Jackson Makes US Slalom Team, Behind Caroline Queen, Ashley Nee; Parsons, Fraker Take Top Spots for Men’s K1 and C-1
April 18th, 2012 • NOC Freestyle Shootout April 20-22
April 11th, 2012 • American Rivers launches River Ambassador Program for Outfitters
April 9th, 2012 • Zoar Hosts Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon
April 5th, 2012 • Hungarian Man Becomes First to Canoe (yes, canoe) Single-handed Across the Atlantic.
April 2nd, 2012 • Longtime Paddler/ Wilderness Adventurer Alan Kesselheim Releases Let Them Paddle Book
March 19th, 2012 • Outdoor Nation Awards $30,000 to Youth Paddling Programs
March 16th, 2012 • Teva World Water Day
March 13th, 2012 • U.S. Nails It: Qualifies C-1/C-2 Spots at Pan Am Games for London Olympics
March 5th, 2012 • Paddle4Peace Pairs Paddling with Philanthropy
February 27th, 2012 • FERC Dismisses Initial Pipeline proposal for Green River's Flaming Gorge Dam
February 6th, 2012 • Extreme Sea Kayak World Mourns Loss of Eric Soares
February 1st, 2012 • Pelican Unveils 12 New Boats for 2012
January 18th, 2012 • Meet the Fraker: Part II
January 12th, 2012 • First Descents Expands Offerings, Locations
January 10th, 2012 • Get Yer River Permit Applications In!
January 4th, 2012 • Meet the Fraker: C-boat Blogger Benn Fraker
December 29th, 2011 • Trio Plans Trans-Canada Canoe
December 13th, 2011 • USA Canoe/Kayak Relocates HQ to Oklahoma City
December 12th, 2011 • Grand Opening of 2013 World Freestyle Championsip Wave Set for December 16th
November 3rd, 2011 • Gal Duo Paddles from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay
• Cuba Shines at 2011 Pan-American Games
October 28th, 2011 • NOC Opens New Store in Asheville
October 26th, 2011 • White Salmon Runs Free! (by Megan Hooker/AW)
October 19th, 2011 • 2011 Whitewater Hall of Fames Inductees Honored
October 4th, 2011 • Fluid Sit-On-Top Whitewater Kayak Hits Markets in 2012
September 30th, 2011 • 2012 Whitewater Symposium Wraps up at Rock Island, TN, Oct 12-14
September 13th, 2011 • Slalom Worlds Wraps Up, Hochshorners, Lefevre/Gargaud Make History
September 9th, 2011 • Till Slalom Gates Do Us Part
September 8th, 2011 • Good—Make that Great—Gauley! Historic Releases This Fall
September 7th, 2011 • Irene Follow-up: Damage on the Deerfield
August 31st, 2011 • Road to London Leads Canoe Slalom Competitors to Bratislava, Slovakia
• Whitewater Pioneer John Berry Passes Away
August 26th, 2011 • Rock Creek Outfitters Rockin' Large with New Expansion
August 22nd, 2011 • Sprint Worlds Wrap-up in Hungary; U.S. Team Still Hopes for Olympic Spot
• Turn on the Tunnel! 2011 Bailey Fest Goes Off!
August 17th, 2011 • Paddle Council Receives $30K Grant from Nielsen
August 4th, 2011 • OR Gets Underway with On-water Demo
July 29th, 2011 • OR Paddlesports Preview
July 21st, 2011 • The Ladies’ Kayak Project
July 18th, 2011 • Kevin Callan's Top 50 Canoe Trips
June 28th, 2011 • Old Man River: Corra Takes FIBArk Crown
June 27th, 2011 • Dane’s World: US Teen Dane Jackson Wins Three Golds; Great Britain’s Bebbington Takes Men’s Crown
June 17th, 2011 • World Freestyle Kayak Champs Come to Plattling
June 6th, 2011 • The Paddling Enthusiasts Tri-fecta: Vail, Glenwood Springs, Salida.
May 27th, 2011 • Nova Craft Builds Yesterday's Canoe With Tomorrow's Technology
May 24th, 2011 • Spotlight: Ocean Kayak Founder Tim Niemier
May 17th, 2011 • Olympic Whitewater Course for 2012 Games in London Open to the Public
May 11th, 2011 • Record Water Year in Store for West
May 3rd, 2011 • Open Sesame! WRC Secures Acess to Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers.
• Hitchcock Creek: Birth of a Blue Trail by Jeffrey Cheatham
April 26th, 2011 • Paddling in London: Sprint National Team Trials Help USACK Team Take Shape for 2012 Games.
April 22nd, 2011 • 1st Annual Northwest Paddling Festival- June 25&26 Jack Block Park, West Seattle
April 18th, 2011 • Announcing the Inaugural Great Russian River Race, May 7 2011
April 8th, 2011 • AIRE Announces Video Contest for 2011.
April 7th, 2011 • Mississippi Madness By Michael Gutschenritter
April 1st, 2011 • Two Women About to Make Paddling History
March 28th, 2011 • Paddling Community Mourns Loss of Canadian Canoe Museum Founder Kirk Wipper
March 23rd, 2011 • Putting Its Money Where Our River Mouths Are
March 22nd, 2011 • Rally HO!: The National River Rally set for Charleston SC June 3-6
March 14th, 2011 • AW Conducts Flow Survey for Yampa Basin
March 11th, 2011 • Idaho Rivers United Files Suit Against Forest Service over Clearwater, Lochsa rivers
February 20th, 2011 • Para-Canoeing added to roster for 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio
February 18th, 2011 • Obama Backs Rivers
December 15th, 2010 • PL Exclusive Q&A with USACK ED Joe Jacobi
December 7th, 2010 • Another One Bites the Dust
November 19th, 2010 • Paddler Replaced by Rapid
November 16th, 2010 • Seeking Nominations for Swiftwater Rescue Award
November 1st, 2010 • Chaco Debuts ToeCoop, PedShed; Awards Kayak Instructor Accolades
October 8th, 2010 • This ain’t your daddy’s special edition Explorer.
September 29th, 2010 • Rivers Orgs Clean-up with Conservation Alliance Grants
September 16th, 2010 • Babushkas, Borscht, and...BOATS!?!?!
September 10th, 2010 • Int'l WW Hall of Fame Induction Set for Sept. 25
September 7th, 2010 • Flash Flood Closes Mineral Bottom Road; Affects Canyonlands Canoeists
June 23rd, 2010 • Freeburn Posts 2nd Downriver Win at FIBArk... in 20 Years
June 1st, 2010 • Troutman Nabs Top Honors at Paddling Life Pro Invitational
May 20th, 2010 • Thompson River University Adventure Guide Diploma Program builds leaders on and off the water
• Philanthropists Unite to Save the Colorado River
• TEVA Mountain Games Announces 2010 Whitewater Events
May 6th, 2010 • Robe Offers Battle for the Gnome
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