Confluence Press Release: "Wave Sport's 2014 Sponsorships Show Commitment to Whitewater Kayaking Community" I’m a bit shocked by this press release put out by Confluence Watersports about its commitment to the whitewater community by its whitewater brand Wavesport. This is a pathetic list of supported efforts in the whitewater world! I’m not saying the things on the … [Read more...] about A Sign of Whitewater Industry Health?
WW Kayaking
Jackson Kayak: Southern Hospitality
Stoked I got talked into a last minute detour, during a quick cross country drive, to Rock Island, TN to go kayaking with my good friends Stephen Wright and Clay Wright. It worked out great as I got to hang with amazing people that I don’t see all that often, paddle a new section of river, demo the Karma UL kayak and even get a tour of the Jackson Kayak factory, which is … [Read more...] about Jackson Kayak: Southern Hospitality
Learning to Love Again: by Bobby Miller
This article is dedicated in memory of Bob Norr & to the Norr family. The water rushes quickly, careening off boulders and over drops in an unending maze descending down the mountain. There is a brief pause before the water races down a wide slab and off another drop. Most of the drop is clear, except on the left, where a fingernail-shaped rock lurks right at water level. … [Read more...] about Learning to Love Again: by Bobby Miller
Bobby Miller Finally Races The Green!
Green River Narrows Race – A Veteran Racer’s Perspective on the First Time Racing the Green By: Bobby Miller Every year in early November, the infamous Green River Narrows Race (aka The Greatest Show in All of Sports) takes place, challenging the skills of the many paddlers that compete. The Green is a fantastic Class 5 run in itself and presents one of the (if not … [Read more...] about Bobby Miller Finally Races The Green!
EVENT: Gauley Fest 2013
Gauley Fest is the largest gathering of whitewater enthusiasts in the world. Every type of whitewater craft shows up to this event; creekboats, playboats, squirt boats, riverrunners, long boats, slalom boats, moving water sea kayaks, C1, OC1, OC2, duckies, creature craft, big rafts, little rafts, oar rigs and the list goes on. If you like whitewater this is the place to be. … [Read more...] about EVENT: Gauley Fest 2013