Shaun Baker plans to leap over waterfalls in his own invention – a jet kayak. And he even has his eyes set on Niagara…
…What kind of a lunatic would throw himself over a giant waterfall in a flimsy piece of plastic not much bigger than a child’s toy? Stand up, Shaun Baker, an extreme kayaker from Maidenhead, Berkshire.
This nine-time British whitewater freestyle kayaking champion already holds the world record for the longest freefall over a waterfall…. Details
The two islands of Fiji have split the pack of five as they race in leg five of the Volvo Ocean Race towards Rio de Janeiro.
Telefónica Blue (Bouwe Bekking/NED) and Puma (Ken Read/USA) opted to dodge reefs and atolls and sail between the two Polynesian islands, while the rest of the fleet … Details
While it may be moored in the concrete canyons of Manhattan, the New York Yacht Club’s unequivocal ties to the sea were on full display today during US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards luncheon. …Â Details
…try to pick a game and some other useful utility for my iPhone apps post, but this week I can’t help but write about two games. What can I say? They keep coming out with great games! The two games are from completely different genres so if you like games at all, I’m guessing at least one of them will find their way onto your iPhone.
This weeks apps include a well designed jet ski racing game…Â Details