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First Legal Descent of the Niagara Gorge

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:27:28 +0000

The historical footage gives you a view of whitewater kayaking in the early 80’s. The first descent was in the 70’s by Chris Spelius and Ken Lagergren. This resulted in the arrest of Ken and the escape of Chris. For a complete pod cast of the first descent see exchile.com

Kayaking 3rd gorge Soca River Slovenia

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:16:03 +0000

Kayaking on the soca river April 201.

Kayaking the Linville Gorge

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:21:34 +0000

LVM clip of running the Linville Gorge, NC www.lvmvideo.com

Royal Gorge June19 2008 4200cfs Whitewater kayaking by members of the Pikes Peak Whitewater Club

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:20:08 +0000

Whitewater kayaking on the royal gorge section of the Arkansas River at 4200cfs an eleven year high. Run on June 19 2008

Kayaking Mossman Gorge

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:25:24 +0000

After a 40 min walk we ended up on the Mossman river. What a day to end the year.

Lehigh Gorge kayaking Rockport to Jim Thorpe – Part 2

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:19:32 +0000

Kayak trip down Lehigh river dam release Rockport to Jim Thorpe. Whitewater kayaking eastern pa. Dam release at 900 cfm.

Grand River Kayaking, Elora Gorge, Ontario, Canada

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:15:59 +0000

Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is generally differentiated from canoeing by the fact that a kayak has a closed cockpit and a canoe has an open cockpit. However, there are many sit-on-top kayaks, and these boats are growing in popularity. They also use a two bladed paddle. Another major difference is in the way the paddler sits in the boat. Kayakers sit in a seat on the bottom of the boat with their legs extended out in front of them. Canoeists will either sit on an elevated bench seat or kneel directly on the bottom of the boat. Whitewater kayaking involves taking a kayak down rapids. Sea kayaking sometimes also referred to as Ocean Kayaking involves taking kayaks out on to the ocean or other open water ie a lake. Sea kayaking can involve short paddles with a return to the starting point or “put-in” or expeditions covering many miles and days. Kayaking of all kinds has continued to increase in general popularity through the 1990s and early 21st century. Kayaks are classified by their intended use. There are five primary classifications: whitewater, surf, touring/expedition, light touring/day tripping and general recreation. From these primary classifications stem many sub-classes. For example, a fishing kayak is simply a general recreation kayak outfitted with features and accessories that make it an easier kayak to fish from. Also within these classifications are many levels of performance which further separate the individual models. In …

Tallulah Gorge Kayaking

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:20:52 +0000

For a few weekends each year, expert kayakers test their skills against the powers of nature in Tallulah Gorge, where the river drops more than 500 feet in less than a mile. Most of the time the river is diverted to generate electricity, but special water releases allow for unmatched adventure. Get Outdoors Georgia! Visit Tallulah Gorge State Park.