“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” Anonymous

Change happens when you change your routine and open yourself to something different. I traveled someplace far from home this weekend and Read the rest of this entry »

Exciting television news to the report – excellent broadcast coverage of the 2009 Sprint Canoe/Kayak World Championships coming your way! Jonathan Horn and I will be calling the Sprint Worlds for Universal Sports, which offers some very cool broadcast viewing options for the event. Information here and on the video below. Also, keep watching the video to preview Read the rest of this entry »

For the first time, Womens In Canoeing debuts at both Sprint AND Slalom Canoe/Kayak World Championships in 2009. One of the pioneers of the movement, American Pam Boteler, reflects on the progress in Womens in Canoeing while preparing for Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s the Final of three Slalom World Cups I called for the International Canoe Federation. Partnering with Hit The Roof Productions in Switzerland and WTVC Television in Chattanooga, TN, the global broadcast reached about 20 countries via traditional television including Read the rest of this entry »

For years, stakeholders in and supporters of the whitewater slalom community have been pushing for more support of the development of young paddlers. While those calls are being made, a long-standing youth development race in North Carolina has been flying beneath the radar screen of the larger slalom community. Maybe that’s about to change as the Read the rest of this entry »

A few thoughts about the inclusion of womens canoeing at the upcoming Read the rest of this entry »

I just finished calling the 2009 Whitewater World Cup races in France, Slovakia and Germany without ever leaving Chattanooga. How did I do it?
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Since retiring from competitive canoeing five years ago, one of my most interesting journeys has been the path to becoming a better kayak instructor. No superlatives here – just a commitment to constantly getting better. One such opportunity is coming your way Read the rest of this entry »

We all know that kayaking is a cool sport, full of great people and takes us to amazing destinations. But paddlers creating and finding purpose in kayaking is my new favorite part of the sport.  Think Brad Ludden or Joe Mornini. Now add fellow kayak instructor, father, and friend Bill Hester to that list as “Paddling For a Purpose” takes him on a 1,000 mile journey from Bryson City, North Carolina to Read the rest of this entry »

My 1992 Olympic Teammate Eric Jackson created a revolutionary kayak. Thanks to his boat, you have a revolutionary opportunity to try the sport of whitewater kayaking on America’s Olympic River.

OAC Kayaking does have size restrictions for its Dynamic Duo program so please check with us to see if this is the right adventure for you!