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What's SUP? We are Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:57AMWhen Terry Whitaker first launched a stand-up paddle board in the Snake River canyon in 2005, onlookers were taken aback. Why was this man on his feet on a large surfboard, holding one paddle...
Whitewater park gains support Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:42PMPlenty of vehicles with kayaks and rafts perched on top are visible in Ketchum.
Girl plucked from log in fast-flowing Puntledge River Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:07PMA dramatic rescue Monday evening on the Puntledge River underscores BC Hydro's warning to avoid the river this week. The Comox Valley RCMP, Courtenay Fire Department and the Comox Valley Search and Rescue answered a distress call at about 7:30 p.m.
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Kayak polo provides extreme sporting experience Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:40PMWhat's a cross between basketball and hockey and played in the Sooke Basin? Kayak polo at Rush Adventures, said Rush assistant manager Mike Loch.
Kayak attack Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:41PMMore than 100 participants registered for the kayaking demonstration at Maryville's Drost Park on Saturday. Craig Heaton, organizer of the event and a member of the Missouri Whitewater Association and St. Louis Canoe and Kayaking Club, gathered up 25 boats for novices to try their hands at kayaking in the calm waters of Drost Park Lake. With such a successful turnout, Heaton hopes to hold ...
Discover Maryland's Hidden Gems Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:08AMMaryland has something for every traveler, whether they are seeking an outdoor adventure, searching for rare antiques or just looking to lounge around at the beach.
A healing adventure, Aspen style Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:06AMMost locals know that a week of adventure in the Rocky Mountains can feed the soul, but for many whose lives have been permanently and physically altered, it’s a life-changing experience. It has been for Dan Shannon, who moved his family from Virginia to Colorado nearly two years after he participated in Challenge Aspen’s Military Operations (C.A.M.O.) program. read more
Whitewater Kayaking Event Kicks Off in Pittsford Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:05PMA two day whitewater kayaking event kicked off Saturday morning at Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford.
Kayaking campers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:07PMChilliwack Centre of Excellence
Candidates Vie for Coveted Crown Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:13PMSince 1960, the Porter County Fair has been crowning their queen, and this year twenty candidates will compete for the title. In 2010, Kayla Bachert was Porter County Fair Queen, and this year the candidates are as follows:
Lehigh River in Easton could be site of whitewater kayak course Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:59AMA group of Lehigh Valley kayaking enthusiasts want to see the Lehigh River through the city become home to a world-class whitewater course.
Rolling on the McKenzie River: The river next door offers trips for beginners and experts alike Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:53PMThe McKenzie River is running higher than usual for this time of year, making it the perfect day trip for those looking for a manageable whitewater adventure that is an easy drive from Bend. The scenery is lush and green with clear aqua blue waters, and there are a number of different runs for varying ability levels....
Kayaking Dillon Reservoir: a natural perspective Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:18AMKayaking around Dillon Reservoir, people tend to notice things that they might not in a motorboat. That was the idea behind Kyle McKenzie's business, Kayak Lake Dillon, a sea-kayaking outfit that offers lessons and tours of the lake. Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit ...
Kayaking Championships bring thousands to Cascade Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:00PMCASCADE -- Some of the best kayakers in the nation were in Cascade this weekend for the Ford National Freestyle Championships. Kelly's Whitewater Park opened just last year, and already it's hosted a national championship event. It was a great opportunity for thousands of fans to get a glimpse at some world-class paddlers. But it was, perhaps, an even greater opportunity for the city of Cascade ...
Taking on Iowa's whitewater - kayak style Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:59PMWalking atop banks of the Iowa River, Randy Hatch points to a patch of gentle whitewater below. "Going along some of the rapids can be such a rush," he said. "It really is a lot of fu.
Stephen Forster: Parents recall a life of courage and love cut short Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:02PMTuesday, June 28, 19-year-old Wilton resident and kayaking expert Stephen Forster was working the north fork of the Payette River in Idaho, well-known among kayakers or “paddlers” as one of the ultimate Class-V high-water runs this time of year, one of the fastest rivers in the U.S. or North America. “It is a very, very challenging river,” his father, Bob Forster, told The Bulletin. “He kept ...
Cascade hosting national freestyle kayaking event Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:11AMThe U.S. Freestyle Kayak Points Series National Championships are Saturday and Sunday at Kelly’s Whitewater Park. Some of the top whitewater paddlers in the country will compete from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Between 60 and 100 competitors of different ages and skill levels are competing for $15,000 in prize money. The event is free, and includes a variety of non ...
Stand up paddleboarding riding wave of popularity Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:09PMA growing sport that combines elements of canoeing and surfing is riding a wave of enthusiasm throughout the Northwest. Stand up paddling (SUP) is an ancient utilitarian boating technique modernized by Hawaii surfers looking for an edge in catching waves.
Chance to try kayaking is offered Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:28PMThere is, obviously, no whitewater at Maryville’s Drost Park, but it’s the place to be if you’re interested in tackling some.
Outdoor Cancer Therapy Comes to Flathead Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:20AMFirst Descents, an outdoor program for adults with cancer, takes its unique therapeutic philosophy to locations across the country, from North Carolina to California and up into Canada. And when First Descents comes to Montana, when it comes back to its roots, it stays for awhile. This year, the program is staying for four weeks, from July 3 to July 30.
Asheville-area outdoors calendar Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:02AMHundreds participated in the 18th annual Kiwanis Firecracker 5K in Weaverville Monday morning. The first male finisher was Seth Hendler-Voss, 33, of Asheville, and the first female finisher was Sarah Jones, 20, of Asheville.
Riverfront Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:24AMFull circuit by Alex Sakariassen A few dozen community members huddled beneath a cluster of awnings next to the Clark Fork River in Caras Park last Thursday to view the first conceptual drawings of Missoula's second artificial whitewater feature, the Max Wave. Committee reps from the nonprofit Max Wave talked over the details of three alternative designs for the proposed feature, each design ...
Kayaker capsizes, drowns in high waters of Hawk Creek Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:44PMGranite Falls, Minn. — A family paddling trip turned tragic when a 55-year-old Iowa woman drowned after her kayak overturned Saturday evening on Hawk Creek, roughly three miles southwest of Sacred Heart.
Canoe and kayaking appeal to all ages Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:01PMThere are several area canoe and kayak outfitters that can launch you in the waters this summer in safety and style. Here are some of the places you might want to check out:Barefoot Canoe Rental, 210 Parkwood Drive , Tipp City 45371; (937) 698-4351; www.barefootcanoe.com; waterway is the Stillwater and Great Miami rivers; $30 per canoe, group rates may apply for four ...
Wilderness Systems and Adventure Technology Sponsor First-Ever Circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:13AMEasley, S.C. Wilderness Systems and Adventure Technology are proud to support the Ellesmere Expedition. In the spirit of adventure, two men set out on a mission to circumnavigate Ellesmere Island, one of the nearest islands to the North Pole. The expedition began in May and is expected to take...
Local Sports Briefs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:47AMRifle's Kyle Elizardo stands atop the podium at the Hershey's Track and Field Colorado state meet. Rifle's Kyle Elizardo finished first in the 100 meters and third in the 50 at the June 18 Hershey's Track and Field Colorado state meet in Fort Collins.
Stand up paddleboarding riding wave of popularity Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:25AMA growing sport that combines elements of canoeing and surfing is riding a wave of enthusiasm throughout the Northwest. Stand up paddling (SUP) is an ancient utilitarian boating technique modernized by Hawaii surfers looking for an edge in catching waves.
Out & About: Butterfly conference welcomes novices - Sun, 03 Jul 2011 PST Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:10AMOUTFLUTTER – Youngsters and novices are invited to join the fun at the Washington Butterfly Association’s 12th annual conference, July 15-17, at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport. The schedule includes:
Kayaker Rescued From Great Miami River Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:48PMThe holiday weekend almost ended in disaster for a local kayaker.
Man rescued from the Great Miami River Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:30PMA man was rescued from the Great Miami River after his boat capsized Saturday afternoon.
Search Continues for Wilton Kayaker's Body Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:50PMWilton Kayaker Stephen Forster is presumed dead after going missing in Idaho rapids.
Wilton man is now "presumed drowned" after kayaking accident in Idaho Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:35AMUpdate: Stephen Forster, a 19-year-old Wilton resident, is presumed drowned after a kayaking accident in Idaho, according to an update late Thursday from Lt. Dan Smith of the Valley County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Forster went missing at 11:48 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, while kayaking in a part of the Payette River with “extreme whitewater rapids.” The Payette River is near the town of Banks ...
Kayakers, business leaders peruse designs for Max Wave in Clark Fork River Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:08AMOrganizers of the Max Wave want to hear from the public on three conceptual designs unveiled Thursday for Missoula's proposed second downtown kayak wave.
Wilton Teen Kayaker Drowns in Idaho Rapids Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:35PMAn expert kayaker from Wilton who went missing Tuesday in Cascade, Idaho, has been identified as 19-year-old Stephen Forster and is now presumed dead, according to the Valley County Sheriff's...
Wilton man is missing after kayaking accident in Idaho Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:50PMStephen Forster, a 19-year-old Wilton resident, has been reported missing and is feared drowned after a kayaking accident near Banks, Idaho. Lt. Dan Smith of the Valley County Sheriff’s Office said Mr. Forster went missing at 11:48 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, in a part of the Payette River with “extreme whitewater rapids.” The Payette River is near the town of Banks. Sheriff’s deputies, EMS ...
Tough talk Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:01PMBy: PSU needs to get its priorities straight and support its debate team The number-one thing Americans fear is public speaking. More than bears, spiders and gonorrhea, the most terrifying situation someone in this country can imagine is standing up and g...
Kayak competition coming to downtown Missoula on Thursday Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:48PMThe Clark Fork River is raging through Missoula right now. But the muddy water can't keep a good kayaker down. The Montana Whitewater Championships will paddle on Brennan's Wave in downtown, on Thursday.
Once-in-a-generation wave continues in Debeque Canyon Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:27PMNot unlike the fabled Sasquatch, Yeti or Loch Ness Monster, the legend of "Big Sur" has been largely considered a work of fiction in modern times.
Kayaking: Top 10 in world event Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 1:18PMNew Zealand whitewater kayaker Mike Dawson had a brilliant semifinal run to thank for his best result on the World Cup circuit in Slovenia yesterday.Dawson finished 10th in the first International Canoe Federation championship...
Kayakers, Spectators Gather for Platte-A-Palooza June 25th, 2011 Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 10:55PMPeople from around the Cowboy State and beyond turn out for the first Platte-A-Palooza and 8th annual Whitewater Rodeo in Casper. “One thing is for sure, kayakers flock to high waters so when they started hearing the water levels here,” Jason Crotteau, the vice chairman for Platte-A-Palooza said.
Friend to fly kayaker's body home Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 5:04PMA Kiwi kayaker who watched his best friend drown during a whitewater kayaking trip in Canada will be flying him back home.
Local Sports Briefs Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:30AMRifle's Kyle Elizardo stands atop the podium at the Hershey's Track and Field Colorado state meet. Rifle's Kyle Elizardo finished first in the 100 meters and third in the 50 at the June 18 Hershey's Track and Field Colorado state meet in Fort Collins.
Top 10 whitewater rafting destinations Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:25PMIf you’re keen to beat the sweltering summer temperatures and embrace adventure you might consider cooling off with a whitewater rafting trip. Online travel adviser Cheapflights offers its top 10 whitewater rafting destinations to experience the thrills and chills of this splashy adventure sport.
MT Whitewater Championships are back on Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:18PMMISSOULA, MT - Due to popular demand of kayakers on both sides of the world, the on-again off-again Montana Whitewater Championships are back on again.
Publish Date: 6/24/2011 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:25PMNo one seems to have anything negative to say about David Schmitt. That says a lot. Schmitt, who was originally from Grand Junction, was hired at Royal Gorge Rafting as a rescue kayaker in 2008.
Wave Sport: A Proud Sponsor of Whitewater for a Quarter of a Century Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:13AMEasley, S.C. Wave Sport turns 25 this year and has decided to give rather than receive. In celebration of milestone birthdays and all things whitewater, Wave Sport announces its sponsorships for 2011.Wave Sport is celebrating 25 years young by sponsoring key events, organizations and projects this year, said Cheri McKenzie, Chief Marketing Officer of Confluence Watersports,...
Work starts on Hawea kayak park Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 7:39PMAfter dozens of different designs and site evaluations, 14 consent approvals and nearly 10 years of planning, Central Otago whitewater enthusiasts' dream of a "whitewater play park" on the Hawea River is about to become reality. read more
Three More Countries Step Up to World Stage in Freestyle Kayaking Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:13PMPlattling, Germany The addition of three new countries to freestyle kayakings loftiest world stage is helping make the case that the relatively new sport deserves to become an official Olympic discipline. Every two years since 1991, the worlds best whitewater kayakers are attracted to celebrate their sport and test their skill against the best in the world at the International Canoe Federation...
Stand up paddling is taking a turn toward whitewater rivers. Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:03PMThe ancient sport modified by Hawaii paddlers has been showing up on the Willamette River in Portland, but paddlers in Montana and Idaho are taking it to another level.