What to Wear Whitewater Rafting
What you decide to wear whitewater rafting will depend on several things. First of all,...
How to Use a Throw Rope in Whitewater Paddling
The throw rope is a fundamental tool for rescue in water sports and is carried by all responsible river guides. It provides a lifeline for...
Questions to Ask a Whitewater Outfitter Before Beginning
Rivers differ in such categories as gradient, shape, rockiness, hazards, thrills, temperature, seasonal changes and scenery. Outfitters...
How to Make a Sun Shade Sail
A sun shade sail made from used boat sails provides a versatile alternative to an expensive, fixed...
Paddling vs. Rowing a Whitewater Raft
The skills of rowing and paddling a raft are so different that they don’t even go in the same direction. The rower, alone on the...
Whitewater Rafting Tips for Guides
Whitewater rafting may be dangerous for a novice who is not fully trained in navigating the inflatable boat over the currents. And if you...
Whitewater Rafting in Colorado
The Colorado Rockies is the starting point for many of the nation’s biggest river systems...
How to Make Homemade Rafts
Part of the fun of making a raft is using the materials you have at hand in a creative way. A raft can be made of anything that is strong...
Where to Kayak in North Georgia
If you are a whitewater paddler living in North Georgia then you’re lucky enough to have several excellent spots for kayaking that...
How to Build a Free Standing Kayak Storage Rack
Most serious kayakers don’t have just one boat. Different boats fit different paddling...