Posts Tagged ‘Featured’
Jul
Jul
The Great C-1 Conversion
The C-1 can be a pretty far out concept for anyone that wants to switch from their old kayak technique to the antiquated closed canoe approach. Just from a quick run down, it doesn’t make much sense.
The Disadvantages? Less stable for river running, less paddle power (stroke rate, offside power), nonstandard outfitting, and a smaller [...]
Feb
Feb
Eulogy of the Descente
Category: Vermont Paddling · Tags: Creeking,Featured,Kayaking,New Haven,Vermont
Everyone’s got that memory of that old beater they honed their auto skills on, stalled out trying to figure out a shaky clutch, or wound up broken down on the roadside. Heck, if you didn’t have that old POS, you probably had the pleasure of driving one of your friends. Once you got the hang [...]
Oct
Oct
Kennebec Gorge – The Forks, ME
Category: Maine Paddling · Tags: Featured,Kayaking,Kennebec,Maine,Whitewater
The Kennebec Gorge. They say it’s a pretty big deal. And it is, and so much more. On big release days, 8,000 CFS flows from Indian Pond, dammed by Harris Station, creating some of the biggest waves and some of the fastest water you can find in the Northeast. Is it the most difficult and [...]