Registration starts February 24. Hurry, space is limited and sells out quickly!
- The canoe film Dougie Down the Pet, featuring Rapid and Canoeroots publisher Scott Ma...
- Register online now for Palmer Fest 2010 whitewater kayaking and caoneing festival Ma...
- A big thanks from Rapid to all those we met at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show for...
- Rapid's Palmer Fest is Ontario's premiere whitewater kayaking & canoeing festiva...
- The 2010 Reel Paddling Film Festival presented by Rapid Media kicks off February 11 a...
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Monday, 08 March 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia Category: Standing Waves |
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If you're curious about the recovery efforts in Chile, or would like to help, Pucon-based Cascade Raft and Kayak is delivering reports from the frontlines and collecting and dispersing aid where needed. They say the biggest need is for daily supplies like food, water, diapers, etc. while the Chileans rebuild their homes and villages. Donations can be made by paypal at the Cascade Raft and Kayak blog, with all money going to purchase these things. |
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Friday, 05 March 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia Category: Gear |
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 After a five-year hiatus, Hydroscapes River Gear is back by popular demand and launching once more into the world of whitewater with the revival of their famous Full On Vest, available for delivery this June. |
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 00:42 Written by Virginia Category: Boats |
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Check out this first pre-production glimpse at Esquif's new L'edge whitewater solo open boat. Rapid will get our hands on one of these as soon as they become available—watch for a full review in our Summer/Fall issue. Esquif L'edge from Craig Smerda on Vimeo. |
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08:49 Written by Scott MacGregor Category: Rapid |
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The canoe film Dougie Down the Pet, featuring Rapid and Canoeroots publisher Scott MacGregor and his son Dougie, part of the new DVD This is Canoeing by Justine Curgenven wins the Best Professional Documentary at the National Paddling Film Festival. Here's a 90 second preview. Writing the above news piece in third person is a little strange. Please allow me to tell you more about this film, as the father of the leading man... Dougie. |
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia |
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 Register online now for Palmer Fest 2010 whitewater kayaking and caoneing festival May 21-23 (Victoria Day Weekend). The weekend features instruction for beginner to advanced boaters, great food, live music and a huge party. Hurry, early bird registration ends March 19 and space fills quickly! |
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia Category: River People |
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 In the Spring 2010 issue of Rapid, our final page features an op-editorial by former Canoeroots editor Ian Merringer titled "Accidentally Famous?" In it, Merringer notes iconic Canadian canoeist, environmentalist and artist Bill Mason's recent induction into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF) and poses the intentionally controversial question: Does he belong there? The only controversy so far is that we dared ask the question. Merringer's article has generated a wave of pro-Mason sentiments like this one: "I didn’t really understand your piece about Bill Mason. Bill was unique and a true whitewater pioneer... He learned how to run whitewater at Petawawa University and the river was his teacher. Hell, no wonder he “swam a lot.” There was no other way to figure out the manoeuvres and limits but to get in there and try them or swim." |
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Monday, 01 March 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia Category: Rapid |
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A big thanks from Rapid to all those we met at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show for making the weekend a success! Rapid made many new friends (we hope you enjoy everything we have planned for 2010!) and saw lots of old ones. It's truly a pleasure to see so many people excited about outdoor pursuits, and especially paddling. |
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia Category: Gear |
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 Palm Equipment's new AMP safety vest satisfies south paw boaters with a reversible rescue belt, dual zippered knife pockets and cowtail parks, and more. |
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:21 Written by Virginia Category: Rivers |
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The Klamath River is slated to become the subject of an unprecedented river restoration project that has literally been a decade in the making. Last week American Rivers, the U.S. Interior Secretary and the Governors of California and Oregon signed the historic agreement, which will lead to the removal of four dams on the lower Klamath, restoration of tradiitonal salmon spawning grounds, and resolution of disputes between local tribes, fishermen, recreational users and agricultural communities. |
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 00:42 Written by Virginia Category: River People |
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The Canoe Movie is a new film from Lunch Video Magazine that explores the wilder side of open boating, while also tracing more than 30 years of whitewater canoeing and "explor[ing] such topics as boat design, canoeing vs. kayaking, the unmistakable passion and pride contained within all canoeists, pushing the limits, and much more." Watch this teaser featuring hair boating from canoeist Dooley Tombras. Canoe Movie Promo from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo. |
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Rivers
The Klamath River is slated to become the subject of an unprecedented river restoration project that has literally been a decade in the making.
Last week American Rivers, the U.S. Interior Secretary and the Governors of California and Oregon signed...
This new film is a collaborative effort between the Epicocity Project's talented filmmakers (best known for National Geographic-sponsored films such as Monster Fish of the Congo and the Rivers in Demand conservation series) and the International League of Conservation...
Read More...Ever wondered what paddling a 1.5 million CFS (cubic feet per second) whitewater river feels like? On last year's National Geographic sponsored Congo River expedition, Andy Maser, Trip Jennings and the rest of their crew found out.
Happily, desk-bound...
Events
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) Slalom World Championships return to the United States for the first time in 11 years in 2012.
The ICF Junior Slalom World Championships will be held that year in Wausau, Wisconisn, at the town's whitewater...
The second annual Dominion Riverrock sports and river life festival kicks off MAY 14-15 in Richmond, VA, featuring big air and boatercross kayaking, 'mud running', mountain and freestyle biking, live music and more.
Outdoor adventure filmmaker Bryan Smith —best known for his sea kayaking films Pacific Horizons and Eastern Horizons — is debuting his newest project later this January.
The Season is a 22-episode web television series shot in HD. The show follows...
Rapid News
The canoe film Dougie Down the Pet, featuring Rapid and Canoeroots publisher Scott MacGregor and his son Dougie, part of the new DVD This is Canoeing by Justine Curgenven wins the Best Professional Documentary at the National Paddling Film Festival. Here's a 90...
Read More...
Register online now for Palmer Fest 2010 whitewater kayaking and caoneing festival May 21-23 (Victoria Day Weekend).
The weekend features instruction for beginner to advanced boaters, great food, live music and a huge party.
Hurry, early...
A big thanks from Rapid to all those we met at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show for making the weekend a success!
Rapid made many new friends (we hope you enjoy everything we have planned for 2010!) and saw lots of old ones. It's truly a pleasure...
Gear
After a five-year hiatus, Hydroscapes River Gear is back by popular demand and launching once more into the world of whitewater with the revival...
Read More...River People
In the Spring 2010 issue of Rapid, our final page features an op-editorial by former Canoeroots editor Ian Merringer titled "Accidentally Famous?"
In it, Merringer notes iconic...
The Canoe Movie is a new film from Lunch Video Magazine that explores the wilder side of open boating, while also tracing more than 30 years of whitewater canoeing and "explor[ing] such topics as boat...
Read More...The Santa Cruz Surf Kayak Festival, now in its 24th year, was started by whitewater boaters, for whitewater boaters. What happened?
In an interview with Playak, "Mr. Santa Cruz" himself, Dennis Judson, tells all about the history of the festival and...
Skills
This video from Level Six paddling gear lays out all the must-have gear for a cold water kayaking session. Plus, it features wicked footage of Canadian boaters Ben Marr and Pat Camblin shredding Buseater wave on the Ottawa River.
Level...
Teaching whitewater paddling skills to children is challenging, fun and rewarding.
Certified educator, DARE to Kayak presenter and Jackson Kayak pro Devon Barker says winter is the perfect time to get started.
A friend showed me this frightening video of what can happen when you toss your paddle away on a drop with a powerful recirculation. This poor sap gets royally trashed while no less than half a dozen well-meaning but inaffective teammates try to free him.
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FILM: Dougie Down the Pet The canoe film Dougie Down the Pet, featuring Rapid and Canoeroots...
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Palmer Fest Online Registration Now Open! Register online now for Palmer Fest 2010 whitewater kayaking and caoneing...
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Toronto Outdoor Show Wrap-up A big thanks from Rapid to all those we met at the Toronto Outdoor...
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Palmer Fest Registration Begins February 24! Rapid's Palmer Fest is Ontario's premiere whitewater kayaking &...
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Reel Paddling Film Festival Kicks Off Feb. 11 The 2010 Reel Paddling Film Festival presented by Rapid Media kicks...
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Palmer Fest 2010 Dates Announced Rapid's Palmer Fest will be held May 21-23, 2010 As always, Rapid's...
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