Understanding River Rapid Classifications Posted By : Nomad Rick
There is something about rapids on a river that make people excited. Oh, yeah. I gotta try that! Before you hop into the river on a kayak, raft, canoe or branch, you need to take a minute to understand...
View ArticleKayaking with the Flow Posted By : Nomad Rick
If you are taking up kayaking, you need to become one with the flow. No, I am not talking about Star Wars. I am talking about the motion of the water in your river of choice.
View ArticleA Guide to River Obstructions Posted By : Nomad Rick
As you probably know, most rivers do not just flow unimpeded. There are obstructions that force the water to flow out and around them. When kayaking a river, obstructions are your friends.
View ArticleWhite Water Rafting Scotland Posted By : Peter Syme
White water rafting is fun, exciting, dangerous and now Scotland has placed itself firmly on the map as the place to do it. Since the early 1970s white water rafting has become a sport that has grown...
View ArticleKayaking from One Side of the River to the Other Posted By : Nomad Rick
There you are standing on the shore. A hundred feet across the river on the other shore sit your buddies. And they have the food and beverages! How do you get across? Crossing a river with a decent...
View ArticleGetting In And Out Of Eddies When Kayaking Posted By : Nomad Rick
If you are just getting into kayaking, you should know that eddies are your friend. No, eddie is not a person. It is a natural rest stop on a river. An eddie is relatively peaceful area of water in the...
View ArticleLearning to Kiss the Rock or Buy a New Kayak Posted By : Nomad Rick
Paddling a river is an immense joy because you get an intimate feel of the power of nature below you in the flowing water. Ah, but what if mother nature throws you a curve?
View ArticleWhitewater Kayaking Safety Posted By : Lorna Goldsborough
Kayaking is on the rise, as it offers the best in outdoor activities full of thrills and spills. Chasing the spray meets much of today's need for exciting sports, but being responsible and knowing...
View ArticleThe Thrills and Spills of White Water Rafting in Christchurch, New Zealand...
Find out why New Zealand's South Island is the adventure sport capital of the world with an exhilarating first hand experience of white water rafting down the Rangitata River, found just outside of...
View ArticleWhite Water Rafting Adventure - 7 Tips For Taking The Ride Of Your Life...
Ever wonder about jumping in with both feet and taking a whitewater rafting adventure? The beginner can have just as much fun and excitement as the seasoned expert. The following 7 tips will help get...
View ArticleInflatable Kayak Review - The Best Cheap Kayaks Posted By : Jeremy Biberdorf
The fastest growing trend in the kayaking industry is clearly the use of inflatable kayaks. Today's technology makes these inflatable crafts more rugged and maneuverable, while remaining lightweight...
View ArticleYou Too Could Whitewater Raft Your Way Down The Chattooga River! Posted By :...
The 1972 American Thriller 'Deliverance' was filmed mainly around and on the Chattooga river; a river located in the NE corner of Georgia. Scenes of this film were also shot at the Mount Carmel Baptist...
View ArticlePreparing for the Excitement of Whitewater Kayaking Posted By : Jenny Styles
Going on a whitewater kayak adventure can be fun, exciting, and exhilarating; however there are a few basics which you should acknowledge yourself with before even considering going on this sort of...
View ArticleBeginners Class for River Rafting Adventurers Posted By : Jill Smi
Summer brings along with it the warm sun and glorious blue skies, outdoor activities and adventures. If you are one of those people who greatly enjoy the nature in all its beauty along with the...
View ArticleGoing to Wisconsin for Whitewater Kayaking Posted By : Jillian Smith
The beautifully diverse state of Wisconsin is crossed with beautiful and scenic rivers frequented by both kayakers and canoeists, as well as those enjoying a day of tubing, rafting, or just relaxing on...
View ArticleRaft Building Steps and Techniques Posted By : Tauqeer Hassan
When walking through a nature trail near a river, one feels how much fun it would be to build a raft and then think that it is difficult to do. Actually, cutting tools are needed.
View ArticleTake Me To The Rapids For Some White Water Rafting Posted By : Robert MacLaren
White water rafting is a thrill seekers sport that nearly anyone can do, and it's also a great activity for teams.. You may imagine screaming down a river is for the certified but dread ye not, it's...
View ArticleWhite Water Rafting Among The Best Stag Weekend Ideas Posted By : Robert...
If you're tasked with organising a stag weekend that will please the entire group then you'll know how difficult a job it can be. Most of the best planned stag weekends consist of a few beers, a fun...
View ArticleSafety And White Water Rafting Posted By : Robert MacLaren
Although it is an adventure sport, rafting is safe as long as you are with an experienced guide and have the correct equipment. You should never underestimate the power of moving water, and hidden...
View Article5 Tips For A Successful Stag Weekend White Water Rafting Posted By : Robert...
So, you're all set for an epic stag do. The lads have been invited, the accommodation is booked, the pubs and clubs are lined up, and the grand finale is a white water rafting trip. You are on course...
View ArticleWhite Water Rafting On The River Tay Scotland Posted By : Robert MacLaren
With its serene and breathtaking scenery, the River Tay is 120 miles long, making it the longest Scottish river and a popular choice for white water rafting and kayaking. It is also famous for salmon...
View ArticleKayaking San Juan Island Posted By : Michal Clark
Kayaking is the sport of water for those who want a little adventure on their next vacation. Kayak-type small-sized vessels, which is human powered, that is, passengers have to paddle a boat to get to...
View ArticleHidden Hikes On A Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Posted By : Wendy Rubicam
Rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is an incredible experience, but there is so much more to a whitewater rafting trip than shooting the rapids. The Canyon has amazing 'hidden'...
View ArticleRafting in the Grand Canyon Posted By : Wendy Rubicam
You've heard about Grand Canyon raft trips. You may have read about them or, while researching adventure trips you saw some really rockin' video. A trip like this might have even made it onto your...
View ArticleWhite Water Rafting Tennessee Posted By : Pauls Roberts
Thrill and excitement awaits every traveler who dares to paddle and shout through the White Water Rafting Tennessee. Tennessee is not just a place of music in America. It is also widely visited...
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