The Role of the World Kayak Ambassador
May 01 08 - The World Kayak ambassador is one of the most important figures in the growth of our sport. They will be key to the implementation of community programs in all paddling regions, programs aimed at encouraging community activity and attracting new paddlers.

Full story | WK Ambassador Program section

Competing at your own level - The Throwdown
May 01 08 - When's the last time you've ever entered a local competition? What chased you away? Pro-boater clog? No points for a front surf? Only two classes... great and super great? Not enough stickers on your helmet? The World Kayak Hometown Throwdown gives you a chance to compete with folks at your own level... and for the best reason of all... for FUN!

Full story | WK Events Program section

World Kayak introduces new Recreation program brochure
Feb 25 08 - WK program developers have released the details on the municipal recreation program, a program aimed at helping municipalities implement kayak programs in their municipal pools.

Full story | WK Rec Program section

Kids Camp Program announced
Feb 27 08 - The World Kayak kids camp development program was officially announced this week. This program aims at helping kids camp owners bring whitewater kayaking into their camp programming and activity lists. World Kayak has successfully installed these camps in over 15 camps so far in 2007/08.

Full story | WK Camp Program section

FIND OUR WHAT'S GOING ON IN YOUR PADDLING REGION!

- C/S America -
Brazil

- Canada -
Nova Scotia/NB
Ottawa Valley
Seaway Valley

- Eastern USA -
Asheville
Atlanta/Georgia
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Chicago
Confluence
Western Maryland
Nantahala
DC / Potomac
Richmond
Tri-Cities
Upper Valley VT/NH

- Western USA -
Boise
Bozeman
Cody
Denver
Eugene
Grand Canyon/Flagstaff
Hood River
Kalispell
Kernville
Leavenworth
Missoula
Reno
Sacramento
Texas

- Europe -
Ireland
UK

- Pacific / Asia -
Australia

Other continents coming in early 2008! If you wish to be an ambassador or help within your region, please email us!

LEARN TO KAYAK TODAY
Whether your an absolute beginner or someone who wishes to keep your paddling lifestyle going, each and every paddling region has the resources to help you along. Use the navigation on this site to get to your region's page. On it you will find all the news, events and paddling opportunities to help you along!

The steps are quite easy:

1 - SEE WHATS GOING ON IN YOUR REGION
Check out what's going on in your region using our regional navigation.

2 - LEARN TO KAYAK
Find a kayak school, club, pool or retailer who caters to kayakers and get into a class or on a trip that welcomes beginners!

3 - KEEP ON PADDLIN'!
Keep in touch with your paddling region here at Worldkayak.com and get involved in the community by setting up a blogspot or web site at www.worldkayakblogs.com

> KAYAK DIRECTORY - SCHOOLS, RETAILERS & CLUBS!

Regional Paddling News

TVFreestylers first Birthday

A couple of years ago Thamesweirproject was shut down and with it went a huge resource to Thames Valley paddling and the community spirit that such a site engendered in the paddlers that used it. Last weekend TVFreestylers celebrated the rebirth of that community with a debauched evening of fun and frolics on the island at Hurley. The king was dead- Long live the King! > Full article
> Visit UK

Home Town Throw Down #3

Home Town Throw Down #3 - The next event is on May 14 and online registration is now available! There will also be a post event video premier!

> Full article
> Visit Reno

The Reno Whitewater Festival wants to support our local community.

Some good news for all the local boaters. There are prizes to be had. If you are a Hometown Throwdown guy or gal check this out.

> Full article
> Visit Reno

Charlotte / Tri-Cities Hometown Throwdown Event #2

Prepare to throw it down again in event #2 of the 5 event series.

> Full article
> Visit Tri-Cities

World Kayak News

Hotel Charley 3 Premier Dates

Apr 21 08 - Jesse Coombs just sent in the most up to date list of lucky towns that will play host to a premier of Hotel Charley 3. Keep checking back for more additions as the spring continues.

April Hometown Throwdown Update

Apr 18 08 - This month has been full of great moments at all of the throwdown locations.

In Between Swims Podcast

Apr 01 08 - Jeff McIntyre has the newest podcast ready for our ears!

Rivers In Demand

Apr 01 08 - Andy Maser is now in the town of Lijang scouting the Great Bend of the Yangtze for a long Raft support mission. Here is a small wrap up of the adventures in Tibet that Andy and crew just finished.

Rivers in Demand

Mar 11 08 - The Epicocity crew is at it again.

Chris Wing gets our coverage of this years pro events started

Mar 07 08 - Chris is at the NAWF this weekend.

View all World Kayak news

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Check out the 2 photo albums below from this past[...]

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Paddling Events

Apr 23 08 Kayak Roll Session
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Apr 26 08 West River Whitewater Release April 26 & 27, 2008
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Apr 26 08 Vermillion River Beginner Trip
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May 03 08 Hometown Throwdown - Charlotte / Tri-Cities - Event #2
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May 04 08 1-day River Rescue for Paddlers
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May 06 08 Idaho : 2 Pool Session Course - RiverRoots
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May 08 08 Reno River Festival
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May 09 08 APEs Bluestone River Trip
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May 09 08 Canoe Instruction
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May 10 08 Wavetech league event 3
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May 10 08 Idaho : Intro to Kayaking - CKS
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May 10 08 APEs John Heffernan Memorial Run
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May 12 08 Whitewater Certification Clinic
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May 13 08 Freedom Hall Pool Kayak Session
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May 14 08 WK Throwdown - Reno - Event #3
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May 14 08 Kayak Roll Session
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May 15 08 WK Throwdown - Boise - Event #2
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May 16 08 Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
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May 16 08 Pabst-A-Palooza
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May 16 08 PalmerFest
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view complete calendar >

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