creative, passionate, driven
creative, passionate, driven
The sheer excitement and overwhelming pressure of making my first international trip be one that I led can’t be overstated. I honestly didn’t feel It could have come together more perfect. We had assembled a dream team of friends to lead the trip, mixing experience in all the right places while leaving enough of a […]
Ciao for now, Chile. Read More »
[row] [col width=”1/2″]Welcome to our show notes for Episode 3 of the Flow State, where we talk about motivation. Show notes are here to explain some fine points, offer some outside resources, and give you a good overview of the show itself. Feel free to leave comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes in the
The Flow State: Episode 3 Understanding Motivation Read More »
Welcome to our show notes for Episode 2 of the Flow State, where we talk about rescue PFDs. Show notes are here to explain some fine points, offer some outside resources, and give you a good overview of the show itself. Feel free to leave comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes in the comment
The Flow State: Episode 2 Show Notes (Rescue PFDs) Read More »
*This page occurs in reverse chronological order [row] [col width=”1/2″] [st_video video=”https://youtu.be/Ky0QcBwcqGo” ratio=”16:9″ width=”” height=””] [/col] [col width=”1/2″] [st_video video=”https://youtu.be/c6QbWt6vZTo” ratio=”16:9″ width=”” height=””] [/col] [/row] [st_divider divider_type=”border” height=”” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″] OWNING IT: A CASE FOR INDIVIDUAL MOTIVATION IN KAYAKING Words by Chris Wing [st_divider divider_type=”border” height=”” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″] [ubergrid id=9103] [st_divider divider_type=”border” height=”” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″]
What Makes a Great Leader? Read More »
It’s been two years since our last video series “The Playboater Troubleshooter” hit the airwaves and we had all intentions of following up the next season with our newest series which we have been moving forward with production since late last month. We’re excited to get the ball rolling on this project and anticipate official release
Chile Whitewater Rescue Read More »
I am discovering a personal need to seek out exercise that helps me maintain a base-line level of strength, flexibility, and balance. I finally have reached that age. I don’t actually know for sure that there is a pre-determined age for when the fitness we know from our youth requires constant and diligent maintenance, but I
Range of Motion Warmups for Kayakers Read More »
Sometimes all we need in order to take the next step is a little change in perspective. Perhaps even more than technique or hard-skill improvement, paddlers are looking for a way to strengthen their nerve so as to execute those skills when it matters most with little question. Regardless of what’s holding you back from
7 Ways to Change Your Perspective Read More »
As paddlers, we are constantly facing the challenge of time versus information. How quickly can we process our surroundings? Our ability to make decisions- good ones- in a small window of opportunity is largely what determines our success on the water, whether that be perceived or actual. Have you ever gotten to the put-in for
Bottom’s Up: A Piecemeal Approach to River Running Read More »
A few weeks back, I received an inquiry about our upcoming ACA Whitewater Instructor Certification course. The prospective student asked about whether or not the course was a good fit based on current skills, experience, and level of confidence. I’ve been in three of these courses in the last two years, one being my own certification
An Open Letter to a Future Instructor Read More »
It is with much anticipation that I make the announcement for our new 2016 program, and it has come time for us to put the elitism aside and and to embrace what we have needed to embrace for a long time now. Whitewater Kayak instruction overall has been a tough sell to many folks over the
H2o Dreams, Exciting Announcement for 2016! Read More »
