http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave Just another Worldkayakblogs.com weblog Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:14:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I do believe a ticket to ride is required for this boat because it can go Interstellar! I mean wow this craft can attain Humgonormous air! Look:                 This boat sure deviates from the original mold, I mean wow, it so much more bulbous. I set it next to my previous All ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/07/05/the-average-paddler-and-the-new-jackson-all-star-review/ What a treat, Joe Jacobi who I may add is one cool guy graced Wausau with his presence for the Ray McLain Memorial Training Camp in Wausau. This guy is a class act, and is an advocate of paddling. Though I was unable to attend both days of the event ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/07/05/training-with-joe-jacobi-olympian/ I knew it was coming. I knew it was a good thing. But nothing could have prepared me for today in the way of expectations or how I would feel about this latest partnership for Wausau Whitewater. First Descents provides whitewater kayaking and other outdoor adventure experiences to promote emotional, psychological ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/07/05/first-descents-come-to-wausau-whitewater/ Wausau will be host to 6 Hometown Throwdowns, what is a Hometown Throwdown you ask? Well the Worldkayak Wausau Hometown Throwdowns are a series of FUN events aimed at bringing communities of recreational boaters together in the spirit of simple competition. We will have play boating events, downriver races and ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/06/08/wausau-hometown-throwdowns-sign-up-free/ Wausau Whitewater needs your support in these challenging economic times. If you would like to donate to the tax deductible 501(c)(3) organization, Wausau Kayak / Canoe Corporation use ChipIn to get a visual of where we are with our goal. http://www.wausauwhitewater.org/ This world-class resource at Whitewater Park is yours, all yours. They’re ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/05/13/help-keep-wausau-whitewater-afloat/ May 2-3 – Marge Cline & Ray McClain Memorial Spring River Races Canoe and Kayak Slalom Race on Saturday and hosted by Bear Paw Outdoor Adventures. The Slalom Course will be set at Hanson’s Rapids on the Wolf River . This race will also be ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/05/04/downriver-race-run-in-the-dynamic-duo/ Name Tom Schrader Started Paddling 2006 Kayak Pyrahna 4Twenty S/M Paddle Werner Sidekick Helmet Predator Lee Spray Skirt Seals Spray Skirt Favorite Phrase "You want me to do what?" Favorite Quote "Jim, I just puked - twice. I think its time to go." Favorite Road Trip Hanging out with Scott, Scott, and Sam at Hot Springs Campgrounds Favorite Trick Crossing the eddy line or the Wet Exit. I rock!! Best ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/04/22/who-is-tom-schrader-team-pabst-member/ Has that ever stopped me before? Well yes… but since I am a man, and if anyone asks the answer is NO! Sunday night was a blast all be it frickin freezing.  The water temperature is still around 37 degrees (that’s Fahrenheit for you Celsius freaks) but the kicker was ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/04/07/as-much-as-i-love-kayaking-i-hate-the-cold/ Its game on in Wisconsin, the local river is running at 11,500 cfs! The fox is a great time, its big water feel in a little down town. Each day I met up with friends with the same addiction of paddling that I have.  Most of the time was spent ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/04/05/three-glorious-days-on-the-river/ The Fox (1000 Islands in Kaukauna) is up and ready to rumble. It’s pushing 11000 cfs as of April 1st. It’s a great place to get some pre season paddling in. It has big water feel and has some nice play as well. I am heading out there tomorrow night! ... http://worldkayakblogs.com/ytwaterdave/2009/04/01/calling-all-midwest-boaters/