Going International
Going International Sometime in your paddling, you get the bug. The bug to paddle new rivers in new places – rivers with rapids you have never seen, with put-ins and take-outs you don’t know. The bug to paddle in countries you have only dreamed of visiting, where...
Heading Home with your Own Kayak
by Jacob Walker We are always impressed by young paddlers who work hard to help buy their own equipment. Kayaking is a big investment at the front end–but one that earns its rewards many times over once you have all your gear. We met Jacob, his sisters, and mom...
Nantahala Experience to Share
We love hearing from folks that have shared time with us on the river! We post their comments up on the board here at the shop, and include them on our testimonials pages on the website. Sometimes a story comes through that needs to be shared even more. Following is...
Rafting World Championships on the Pacuare River
The Pacuare River of Costa Rica will host more 35 countries this month for the 2011 World Rafting Championships. History The World Rafting Championship takes place every two years. The event started out under the auspices of Project RAFT. Project Raft was initiated by...
2011 National Championships on the Nantahala
October 1 & 2, the Nantahala River will be the site of the 2011 U.S. Canoe/Kayak National Championships hosted by the Nantahala Race Club (NRC). There are two days’ of races and events to spectate. Saturday will be the qualifying events and Sunday the...
National Championships on the Nantahala
October 1 & 2, the Nantahala River will be the site of the 2011 U.S. Canoe/Kayak National Championships hosted by the Nantahala Race Club (NRC). There are two days' of races and events to spectate. Saturday will be the qualifying events and Sunday the...
Young kayakers and Their Boats
Olivia looking awesome in her Fuse 35! Olivia and her dad Todd came in to test out some new boat options for Olivia. Sometimes it is easy to just take away the guess work and just buy something for your young paddler. But letting them play take the lead in deciding...
The First True Creek Boat: the Noah Jeti
by Ken Kastorff The advent of the Noah Jetti revolutionized not just creek boating, but boating in general in the very early 80's. I looked at the Jeti as being the first generation creek boat ever designed. Prior to the Jeti most paddlers were still paddling 12 to...
The Noah Jeti: a catalyst for boat design
when the question of what was the catalyst behind creek boat design, the answer starts with the Noah Jeti. Read all about it....
Cullowhee Citizens Race
We always call kayaking the "great equalizer" because once everyone puts on their gear, it is no longer the "doctor/lawyer/engineer/student/ professional/weekend warrior/young or old. Everyone is just a kayaker - some a bit taller than others. This past weekend the...