Thousands of college graduates this spring, and everyone will be looking for the same thing, whether it be a job, a sweet internship or acceptance into graduate school. It is a long line of applicants going through the interview process. A good number of...
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The Lars Holbeck Zen of Walking a Rapid
Zeta Rapid on the Futaleafu. Even to the unitiated the rapid looks crazy. Take 5,000 – 25,000 cfs and stuff all that volume into a z-shaped mini canyon only about 20 feet wide. For the kayaker scouting the rapid, it takes only a few minutes to note the over-hanging...
Whitewater 2013 Events Calendar
The southeast is host to a summer full of events, competitions, races, many of which are centered on and around the Nantahala River. Join us for a summer full of events, competitions, races scheduled throughout the southeast and the Nantahala River--including the 9th...
Join in our Holiday Celebration Sale!
Holiday Celebration Sale 12 Days of Holiday Specials in the Boater's Store! Between Dec 04th and Dec 15th join in the holiday spirit with our special 12-day holiday sale. Every day is a new item featured for the holidays. Call us that day to order!...
Nantahala River Release Schedule: 2013 Update
For all the paddling addicts out there starting to fret about where to paddle come November if there is no rain, the Nantahala will be back on line after November 12th. Shut down will occur on October 29th for maintenance. Once back on line, Duke is not required to...
Wave Sport Recon Review by Craig Parks
After following the development of the new Wave Sport Recon 83 for a year or so and waiting for the final version, I have been itching to paddle it. A good spell of rain pushed Overflow creek to almost two feet, a perfect occasion to try the boat. Overflow Creek is a...
2012 World Cup Weekend at the Nantahala Freestyle Wave
Having trouble reading this email? View it on your browser. September 7, 2012 Freestyle World Cup Final Begins in Nantahala Gorge, Bryson City, North Carolina 2012 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup Series - USA Bryson City, NC – When the 2012 ICF Canoe Freestyle World...
Two Controversial Dam Projects Stalled
Two Controversial Dam Projects Stalled The La Parota Dam Project and the Belo Monte Dam Project have been [at least temporarily] halted is the word from the river advocacy organization International Rivers. La Parota Dam Project [Mexico] has been definitively...
World Cup 2012 Begins This Weekend
Rock Island, TN Hosts 2012 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup #1 August 24-26 2012 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup comes to USA Bryson City, NC (August 23, 2012) – When the 2012 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup in Rock Island, TN, kicks off tomorrow (Friday, August 24),...
Zoe Ross: A 15-year old kayaking with big dreams
TeamZoe! If you have not heard of young kayaker Zoe Ross yet–you may in the future. She is a 15 year old girl from Athens,TN who fell in love with whitewater kayaking. Her 9th grade year, Zoe had the opportunity to attend the New River Academy (NRA). NRA is a co-ed...
15 Countries Registered for the World Cup
News Flash!! Athletes Arriving to the Nantahala Gorge for ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup 2012 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup Final on Nantahala River September 7-9, 2012 WESSER, NC (August 9, 2012) – Freestyle athletes from around the world are converging on the...
Boats, Gear and More! Fall Sale.
DEMO KAYAKS, INSTRUCTION GEAR, SPECIAL PRICES DURING THE FALL SALE Still looking for the right kayak? Open up the piggy bank for our Fall Sale on boats, gear and more! We have close-out specials, instruction demo boats and instruction paddling gear available soon! ...
Nantahala Race Club (NRC) puts more emphasis on Kids
Kids looking to train in slalom: the Nantahala Race Club (NRC) is sponsoring a Kids Mini-Camp, Aug. 4 & 5. Check out the details... The NRC - a western North Carolina-based organization dedicated to the promotion and development of whitewater canoe and kayak...
8th Annual Nantahala Open
APRIL 21st is the 8th ANNUAL NANTAHALA OPEN! Nantahala River, NC. - 2012 - Endless River Adventures and Team Wave Sport, as well as our industry sponsors are pleased to announce the 8th annual Nantahala Open. The date of this year’s event is Saturday, April 21st,...
Doug Worful Styl’n it up on the river
In the Fall of 2010, our friend Doug Worful proved all naysayers wrong by getting back on the river. It was inspirational to write about his journey back to the river after a paralyzing accident. He has an an amazing attitude - matched only by the amazing group of...
RíoQuijos EcoLodge and Reserve, Ecuador
Canton Sardinas, Quijos, Ecuador – 29 February, 2012- Endless River Adventures announces the opening of the RíoQuijos EcoLodge and Reserve alongside the Quijos River, Ecuador. The Quijos Valley was opened up to a broader population in the late 1960’s when oil was...
Joining in on the southeast’s kayaking fun!
With such a mild winter, we stand the chance of spring sneaking up on us before anyone realizes it is here. And there is a whole calendar full of spring events coming up. Many of the events that occur in the southeast have a long history. Enjoy a little history on...
History of Slalom Events in the Southeast
History of slalom events held in the southeast It is an Olympic year! And an ambitious group of slalom kayakers will be working hard this summer to qualify for the few coveted slots on the US team headed to London. While slalom only hits the front page every four...
Nantahala Freestyle Wave Grand Opening
GRAND OPENING OF 2013 WORLD FREESTLYE CHAMPIONSHIP WAVE SET FOR DECEMBER 16TH Bryson City, NC (December 8, 2011)—The Nantahala Gorge Organizing Committee (“NGOC”) will celebrate the grand opening of the 2013 Wave on Friday, December 16 with a ceremony, reception and...
Grand Opening of the World Freestyle Wave
GRAND OPENING OF 2013 WORLD FREESTLYE CHAMPIONSHIP WAVE SET FOR DECEMBER 16TH Bryson City, NC (December 8, 2011)—The Nantahala Gorge Organizing Committee (“NGOC”) will celebrate the grand opening of the 2013 Wave on Friday, December 16 with a ceremony, reception and...