WATCH OUT WORLD – THE YOUNG PADDLERS ARE OUT FOR THE GOLD!
Introducing kids to slalom has become an integral part of our instruction program. It is the tool for learning better boat control – which plays into river running and freestyle, angle control which plays into creek boating, and just another great way to have fun on...
United We Paddle 911 Event
The 9/11 event will see TRR chapters all across the United States gathering to paddle together in honor of 911. The national chapter has set a goal to get 911 TRR paddlers from across the county on the water enjoying the healing benefits of paddling. For spiritual...
Bringing TRR paddlers into the Nantahala Family
Over two consecutive weekends, the Nantahala is home for Team River Runner (TRR) vets and volunteers. The TRR-Kentucky crew called the Nantahala home over Labor Day weekend. The group included vets from four different wars (Iraq, Afghanistan, Desert Storm and...
Size Does Count by Sam Ovett
It’s just as important to paddle with gear that fits right as it is to paddle with good quality gear. The right size gear is as important as the newest and/or greatest gear. No matter how little or much money you spend on gear, if it does not fit right, it is not...
Paddle Smart Not Hard
An afternoon session at the slalom gates reminded me of the kayaking adage that we all try and embrace: paddle smart not hard. I tested the theory today. Running a sequence of gates that included a ferry, two eddy turns and a finish, I first paddled for time....
Team River Runner Brings Things Full Circle!
Demonstrating how far the Team River Runner program has come along, the TRR-Lexington KY chapter will be hosting Cardinal Hill Hospital tomorrow for an evening paddling the Kentucky River in Lexington.Cardinal Hill Hospital is a rehab center working to help people...
Clean out your closet/barn/garage of old slalom boats! And help a great cause!!
Transition from Playboat to Creekboat
So you can't paddle your creek boat like you do your play boat... maybe it's not the boat! Check out this boatertalk article on why you may be having trouble with the transition between boats... It Must Be the Boat Here you've been paddling all summer in your play...
New Toys for Kayakers in 2012!!
Color is definitely the theme for 2012 in the outdoor industry! Brighter, better color coordinated, flashier, green (yea!). Here are just a few tidbits to look forward to in 2012: We also saw the return of paddler favorites that had been retired or revamped:...
Kids and Kayaking: Step One- who wants to go kayaking?
The anticipation of the day when your little one will finally be paddling down the river behind you can be unbearable! It can be a long five, six, seven, ten or more years of waiting. If you are at that point, check out our boatertalk article on ten pointers to help...