Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
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.
28
Mar
Taking the time to learn more about the paddlers who make up our community of ambassadors has been such a rewarding experience. To be able to reach out to someone, asking them to share a window into their life- how they got into paddling and what it means for them to be an ambassador, opens up your eyes to the amazing community of paddlers that surrounds us.
02
Mar
Here at Pyranha, we have one of the largest families of paddlers around. Allow us to introduce you!