2015 was such an amazing year at the 29th annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest! The event changed hands to new organizers, saw many familiar faces and a few new ones. Check out the best photos and action from the event in the two stories I wrote for Canoe & Kayak Online; New Era of a Classic and A Kayak Surf Renaissance. If you want to get a great feel for all the amazing surfing … [Read more...] about EVENT: Santa Cruz Paddlefest 2015
Kayaking
Does WW Kayaking Have An Image Issue?
The Whitewater Grand Prix (WWGP) is currently the pinnacle event in whitewater kayaking, at least when it comes to crowning the all around best whitewater paddler and producing extremely impressive media content. The event is not live spectator friendly, but the media assets produced during the two week event attract more eyeballs than nearly any other event in the sport. The … [Read more...] about Does WW Kayaking Have An Image Issue?
REVIEW: Hydrapak Stash Bottle
REVIEW: Hydrapak Stash Bottle 750 by: Sarah Blessington MSRP: $17.99 (BUY NOW) SPECS: -Weight 2.26oz / Volume 750ml / Height Full 7.2" / Height Empty 2" / Diameter 3.5" -BPA Free/PVC Free/Meets Or Exceeds FDA & EU Regulations -Dishwasher Safe -Naturally Anti-Fungal -No-Leak™ Product Lifetime Warranty MATERIALS: TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Hydrapak Stash Bottle
REVIEW: Travelchair Grand Canyon Table
REVIEW:Travelchair Grand Canyon Table by: Sarah Blessington MSRP: $134.99 (BUY NOW for LESS!) DIMENSIONS: Closed: 5” x 9” x 36”, Open: 35.5” x 27.5” x 18”-28” WEIGHT: 10.5 lbs CAPACITY: 75 lbs (with legs extended), 225 lbs (with legs at lowest height) Tables are magical things. In a perfect world they are flat, hold whatever you want, at whatever level … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Travelchair Grand Canyon Table
EVENT: Winter OR 2015
Winter Outdoor Retailer 2015 was chocked full of new exciting gear for the traveler, winter sports enthusiast and for everyone who just loves to explore the great outdoors. Check out my Top 10 Camping Gear post on OutdoorX4, Sarah's Top 10 Gear for the Overland Lady Life and some of the other really cool gear we found at the show below. OutdoorX4- Top 10: Camping Gear from … [Read more...] about EVENT: Winter OR 2015