Whitewater Kayaking

Learning to roll your kayak is not only a fun way to impress your friends, it can literally save your life. There are several techniques for rolling a kayak, and no one method is better than...

Thinking about taking a whitewater rafting adventure? Whitewater rafting can be a great family activity. Whether you are looking for a nice, calm, scenic float down the river, or a more extreme...

White water is 70% air 30% water and so it is nice to know how to class a rapid before going down it. It's hard to swim in whitewater because of the air to water ratio and knowing the rapid class...

Taming the rapids is a breathtaking experience whether it's your first time or your 100th. Having the right gear for your paddling style and the river you face is the first step in making your...

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Kayaking can be a thrilling activity that will leave you with a great experience and usually anxious to do it again. It can be however a dangerous sport if certain safety steps are not performed...

Wilderness sports like kayaking are risky. If you're about to challenge the mighty white water, you'll need to be prepared. Having the right emergency aids could save your life. Medical attention...

Taking out the kayaks for a day of fun on the water can be a great exercise. It is a wonderful activity to do with family and friends because you can talk as you paddle. Sometimes getting out of a...

To navigate whitewater class five rapids you must first understand the high risk involved. Roughly, 50 deaths occur each year in the United States due to whitewater accidents. Class five rapids...

You cannot raft without paddles and each stroke with a paddle has to be smooth and steady. The perfect stroke is fluid and there is no strain in your shoulders or back. Paddling is not just...

Only a few years ago bodyboarding was still a fledgling sport for which stand-up surfers had to be recruited to judge competitions. Today, bodyboarding is a full-flung sport with its own pros,...

Bodyboarding is fun and exciting, and many people discover the joys of conquering the waves as a hobby. Some enthusiasts take their love of bodyboarding to a competitive level. Bodyboarding...

The only thing more thrilling than slashing across a wave on a bodyboard is slashing across the wave and then being awarded a trophy for it. Winning bodyboarding competitions takes practice and...

If you're seeking whitewater adventure near Yellowstone National Park, the Yellowstone River and the nearby Gallatin River offer excellent options for beginner and experienced rafters alike....

Rafting is a strenuous sport. It is important to your safety that you stay within your skill level. There are six categories of rapids: Class I is the easiest and Class VI is the most extreme....

Whitewater rafting can be as simple or as complicated as you choose to make it. You'll see plenty of paddlers out on the water in shorts and t-shirts. Others prefer to wear wetsuits, helmets,...

Short for First in Boating the Arkansas, FIBArk is one whitewater festival worth waiting for every June in Salida, Colorado. Take part in kayak competitions, raft races, skateboard showdowns, or...

You slip over the rapid's edge and plunge into a big boiling hole of white crashing foam, only to be spit out over another screaming top of water as you weave your way through gurgling rapids....

Are you a whitewater fiend worried about your resolve? Before shooting the rapids, you can put the odds are on your side by knowing the waterways and yourself. Planning for emergencies will give...

Experience the Grand Canyon in a fun and exciting way. The Colorado River cuts through the Grand Canyon, creating hidden waterfalls and wonderful canyon sides. White water rafting down the...

Capsizing happens. But if you can roll your kayak, it won't ruin a day of paddling.

Here's how to scout out a safe course before entering the rapids.