Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
25
Mar
Like any kayaking trip to a new place, my mind was buzzing with ideas of what I wanted to accomplish—from dialling in my cobra flip on the Rio Palguín, where it was invented, to running stunning 20-meter waterfalls with my ReactR and perfecting my technique. However, the first challenge Matti and I faced was simply making it as far as the airport in Santiago, Chile.
10
Mar
“I squared up, paddled into the feature, and soared into the air—arms raised high above my head! I was flying! I was sure I’d land this on my first try and blow everyone away. A playboating god in the making… or not quite.” Join Rowan Andrew on her journey towards looping!
12
Dec
I’d done a small amount of kayaking in my teens, around 1985. I took a few trips to Chester Weir, which I quite enjoyed, but unfortunately, I didn’t take it any further. A few trips out on a very low Wye whilst in the army put me off for life! …or so I thought. Some …
21
Nov
Kayaking is a diverse sport attracting individuals from various backgrounds. The author, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, shares how this chronic illness affects their kayaking journey. Despite challenges like flare-ups and anxiety, kayaking began in January 2022, ultimately aiding in their recovery and providing a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
15
Jul
I had always been scared to push myself outside of my comfort zone, and often quit when I felt intimidated. When I took up kayaking, I was adamant that I would not let fear hold me back, but this promise to myself became more challenging than anticipated.
10
Jun
[Finn] borrowed the boat and duct-taped it between each run. He borrowed the skirt, the paddle, the PFD, and the helmet. He began to learn how a man-made course felt, and how the gates worked. He didn’t win. He rolled and he swam. The new kid just kept showing up. He didn’t finish last, but he was nowhere near first in his 20-year-old sinking boat.
10
Dec
The ‘Slightly’ White Water Kayaking group go for their annual ‘Slightly Festive Paddle’ on the Dee!
17
Jul
Coming to the Royal Gorge for the first time this year I felt like I was putting together all of the things that I had learned from Demshitz over the years…
26
Jun
This series of introductions begins with one of my favorite paddling days…
26
Apr
This is really hard to write about at the moment, but I want to share my experience with one of the most motivated, talented, and incredibly nice humans that we lost 4 days ago.