Archive for the ‘Kayak, Canoe & Rafting’ Category
I wonder if she knows now how fortunate she was to have been able to experience that wonderful encounter? This little girl just experienced what VERY few people on the planet will experience. I’ve been out in the kayak to watch the whales but I think that was way too close – lucky they didn’t breech the water. Wasn’t it in OZ where the whale breeched, landed on a 30′ yacht and smashed the mast coming down. I don’t think the canoe would fair that well.
A southerly breeze produced a few whitecaps Saturday on Lake Havasu for competitors in the inaugural Paddlefest, but nobody seemed upset as most organizers and paddlers were simply thrilled to participate in the event.
Saturday was the first day that paddlers had the chance to get on the water, compete and have fun.
John Robinson, 65, who won the masters division kayak competition Saturday, said he’s happy to see  … More
Blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer will attempt to kayak the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon next year. He trains at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C.