PLEASURE POINT – A great white shark, estimated to be up to 18 feet long, sheared through the front end of a kayak floating about a quarter-mile from the popular Eastside surf spot known as Pleasure Point, authorities said.
The attack, which happened about 8:30 a.m. Saturday, is a rare occurrence for the area as no one has reported a shark bite in several decades in the waters around Santa Cruz County, according to Sean Van Sommeran of the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation.
On Saturday, a 52-year-old Fremont man was fishing from … More
Traffic in downtown Wausau will be crowded during the next week, but it won’t be road traffic — 300 of the world’s top young canoers and kayakers are sharing Wausau’s waterways for the 2012 Canoe Slalom World Championships.
But the competitors aren’t the only ones filling the grounds at Wausau’s Whitewater Park. Friday saw coaches, spectators and event volunteers milling around the stands throughout the day.
Caroline Queen, a member of the U.S. under-23 team, said … More
If you plan to get out in an inflatable this season, you’re probably going to have a great time regardless of what body of water you’re cruising. But if you’re looking for the biggest thrills and the most excitement, consider this your go-to list.
Short of measuring the size of every wave, it’s impossible to create an empirical list of the world’s best whitewater. In addition to the water itself, we looked at the quality of the company and the immeasurable awe, like how many grizzlies you might encounter along the shoreline. Be prepared to grumble: A few “iconic†rivers didn’t make the cut. But one thing is for certain: All 10 will rock your raft—and your world … More