Recent Posts in ‘Whitewater Kayaking’
Strap It On and Buckle It Up
After paddling hard all day, being tossed around in rapids, and forced to swim a few times, the Salus Eddy PFD came in handy. I remember, as a kid, dreading putting on a life vest: they were big, bulky and, most of the time, yellow. I looked like the yellow version of the Michelin Man.
Strap It On and Buckle It Up
After paddling hard all day, being tossed around in rapids, and forced to swim a few times, the Salus Eddy PFD came in handy. I remember, as a kid, dreading putting on a life vest: they were big, bulky and, most of the time, yellow. I looked like the yellow version of the Michelin Man.
I’m on a Roll
Full day kayaking session at Boatwerks Paddling School About two and half hours north of Toronto, Minden is the home of the Gull River. This was going to be the practice ground to prepare me for whitewater kayaking and how to manhandle it. Driving up there was an experience in itself: Ontario’s beautiful countryside is
Paddlefest Toronto 2011
Kayaks, people, and beach used in the same sentence equals a good time. That was my experience at MEC’s Paddlefest. ON Sunnyside Beach in Toronto on June 11, kayaking and canoe enthusiasts came together to test out different boats, styles of boating, and, of course, those hypothermia-preventing dry suits (I could have used one of
Bent Over Rows Wide
What it works: This exercise works your back and shoulders with dash of core in the bent over position. Why is it good: In kayaking, having iron shoulders and a strong back will help you cut through the ferocious whitewater, with your core adding to your stabilization. The last thing you want is to be
Russian Twists
What it works- This exercise works your core with the emphasis on the rotating muscles for all that paddling. Why is it good – In white water sports like kayaking or rafting, strength and endurance in your core is a must. Controlling a raft is not an easy feat, but with a strong core, your
