Archive | July, 2012

Olympic Update: Penalties Keep U.S. Canoe/Kayak Slalom Athletes from Advancing

30 Jul

Olympic Update: Penalties Keep U.S. Canoe/Kayak Slalom Athletes from Advancing

After two days of slalom racing at the 2012 Olympic Games, U.S. Canoe and Kayak athletes put in a good show but failed to advance to semi-finals in the slalom competition: U.S. Canoe and Kayak Slalom Results On Sunday, July 19, three-time Olympian Scott Parsons (Men’s K1) and two-time Olympian Casey Eichfield (Men’s C1) narrowly […]

Olympic Paddling! Catch the U.S. Canoe and Kayak Olympic Team in the London Olympics

27 Jul

Olympic Paddling! Catch the U.S. Canoe and Kayak Olympic Team in the London Olympics

With the Olympic Ceremonies mere hours away, pre-Olympic coverage has tweeted about everything from the silliest banned items for spectators (leave those wide-brimmed hats at home) and speculation about who will light the torch (the money’s on Roger Bannister, who broke the 4-minute mile). But we’ve got our eye on a few of the Olympic […]

Meet the Makers of Bending Branches Paddles

27 Jul

They’re perhaps one of the more iconic paddles in the canoeing world: Bending Branches. Recently, Canoeing.com interviewed Branches president, Ed Vater. We got an inside look at what it takes to make a Bending Branches paddle, and some insider advice on how to pick the right paddle for your needs. Read the full interview, and […]

Water Explorer Making Waves with Kayak Crossing from California to Hawaii

19 Jul

Water Explorer Making Waves with Kayak Crossing from California to Hawaii

Aptly named explorer Wave Vidmar is making waves in the paddling world and the general media for his upcoming solo journey from California to Hawaii–by kayak.

Celebrate the First Minnesota State Water Trails Day this Saturday

13 Jul

  Did you know that Minnesota has the oldest and largest system of water trails in the country? Governor Mark Dayton has declared Saturday the first annual State Water Trails Day in Minnesota to celebrate the many ways Minnesotans can get out on the water. Want to join in the fun? The Department of Natural […]

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Sub Arctic River Adventure 2012: Lynx Lake to Hudson Bay

5 Jul

Brian Johnston, Canoeing.com Far North contributor, has once again headed for the far north with paddle in hand. He’ll be joining a crew of eight paddlers Read More…

First Nations Man Paddles 1,500 Miles to Homeland

5 Jul

On June 25, Sam Hunter of Weenusk First Nation reached Hudson Bay after paddling 1,500 miles (The Weenusk First Nation is a Cree First Nation in Ontario). He began his journey on May 23 near Pickle Lake. An article in the Wawatay News Online reported that Hunter loved reaching his homeland and the coastline because […]