Olympic Countdown: 40 Days Until Beijing!
Saturday June 28, 2008
It seems like just yesterday we were looking forward to the Olympics way off in the distance. Well, it's not too long now. As a paddler you should ... Read More
The Difference Between Paddling and Rowing
Wednesday June 25, 2008
So what's the difference anyway?
Thanks for asking! There is a big difference actually. Of course there are loads of similarities such as being in a ... Read More
Do You Have What it Takes to be an Olympic Rower or Sculler?
Monday June 23, 2008
Olympic Rowing, one of the oldest Olympic Sports, is a highly specialized activity. Rowing isn't like basketball, swimming, or running that can be tried out at a young ... Read More
What Do All of Those Rowing Terms Mean?
Thursday June 19, 2008
Rowing may seem like a simple sport. With terms like sculls, cox, double sculls, and coxless fours it definitely can be complicated to understand. Don't let the terminology ... Read More
Learn All About Olympic Rowing
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Rowing is one of the oldest sports still in existence today. Its history goes back to the beginning of human civilizations where rowing was mainly used as a means ... Read More
55 Days Until Beijing!
Sunday June 15, 2008
The Olympics are less than 2 months away! Are you up to speed on all of the Olympic Canoe/Kayak and Olympic Rowing events and rules? There are 30 Olympic ... Read More
USA Freestyle Kayaking Nationals This Weekend
Thursday June 12, 2008
Salida, Colorado will feature the USA Freestyle Kayaking National Championships this weekend. In order to compete, you must be a member of the USACK. "What is the USACK?," ... Read More
The 2008 Teva Mountain Games was a Huge Success
Tuesday June 10, 2008
The 2008 Teva Mountain Games held June 5th -8th far surpassed expectations. The array of events and competitors was staggering and as usual had their fair share of stories. ... Read More
The History of Canoeing and Kayaking
Saturday June 7, 2008
For almost as long as there has been people, there has been some form of paddling. Whether for transportation, hunting, fishing, or war canoeing and kayaking is an ... Read More
Learn All About the Olympic Canoe/Kayak Slalom Races
Thursday June 5, 2008
Sure all Olympic sports have some degree of excitement, many are fast paced, and still others require a unique skill set. It is true that some sports can lay ... Read More
Learn All About the Olympic Canoe/Kayak Flatwater Races
Tuesday June 3, 2008
As the Summer Olympics are rapidly approaching, I feel it my duty to keep you informed on all of the Olympic Canoe/Kayak news and happenings as well as help you ... Read More