Kayaking Big Bend Dam, Lake Oroville, CA
35′ drop over Big Bend Dam on N. Fork of Feather River. The Big Bend run is a class III / IV run just below the Poe Powerhouse and Poe reach. The run is about 7 miles long when lake levels on Lake Oroville drop to 740 ft. Included in video clip is Box Car Rapid which should be scouted. Other class iv rapids appear at the end when the lake is about 705 feet (big holes on left, read and run from river right) and rumors of a class V rapid lurking even futher down and may have showed up when the lake was really low in Dec 2008. The box car is no longer sitting in the middle of the rapid but there is still train wreckage evident on river left. Flow in video is approx 1200 cfs but turbines can release up to 4000cfs and the waves get quite huge at higher flows so the run has a fun big water feel. The run is only uncovered in the fall during draught years and when the Oroville Reservoir is low (we start running it when the lake drops below 740ft). We hired a boat to tow us out of the lake (call Lake Oroville Marina) otherwise you face a long paddle out (4 to7 miles depending on lake level) to the boat ramp at Dark Canyon.
Duration : 0:1:18
How to Sea Kayak : The Paddle Float Sea Kayak Rescue
Learn how to use a paddle float to rescue yourself in this free sea kayaking video clip.
Expert: Jean Totz
Bio: President of Sweetwater Kayaks, Jean is also the Director of the Florida Gulf Coast International sea kayak Symposium at Sweetwater kayaks. Her passion is open water kayaking.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt
Duration : 0:2:11
Tallulah Gorge Kayaking
For a few weekends each year, expert kayakers test their skills against the powers of nature in Tallulah Gorge, where the river drops more than 500 feet in less than a mile. Most of the time the river is diverted to generate electricity, but special water releases allow for unmatched adventure. Get Outdoors Georgia! Visit Tallulah Gorge State Park.
Duration : 0:1:40
“This is Canoeing” preview
“THIS IS canoeING is a 2-disc celebration of canoeing, showcasing top single-blade paddlers in their pursuit of remote wilderness journeys or challenging white water. Multi-award winning film maker, Justine Curgenven captures the essence of canoeing in 12 short films. From open canoe slalom races to 1,000 mile birchbark expeditions, Justine provides insights into the diversity of the sport and the influential people who tell its story. Immerse yourself in this globe-trotting 3 hours of adventure to world class canoeing destinations in Canada, the United States, Scotland & Wales. www.cackletv.com
Duration : 0:3:54
Algonquin Canoe Trip – Aug 2008
Recent 5 day canoe trip in Algonquin Park interior with my wife and our dog Barney. This was our first backcountry canoe trip. Route was Rain Lake, Sawyer lake, Jubilee Lake, Juan Lake, Moccasin Lake, Upper Moccasin Lake (pond), Petawawa River, Little Misty Lake to Misty lake and back by the same route.
Duration : 0:9:42
How to Sea Kayak : Sea Kayaking: How to Roll
sea kayaking can be a very dangerous sport that not everyone is made for. Learn how to practice a roll and how to be safe while doing it.
Expert: Jean Totz
Bio: President of Sweetwater Kayaks, Jean is also the Director of the Florida Gulf Coast International sea kayak Symposium at Sweetwater kayaks. Her passion is open water kayaking.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt
Duration : 0:1:24
How to Sea Kayak : A Sea Kayak Wet Exit
Learn what to do if you come out of your kayak while in the water in this free sea kayaking video clip.
Expert: Jean Totz
Bio: President of Sweetwater kayaks, Jean is also the Director of the Florida Gulf Coast International Sea Kayak Symposium at Sweetwater Kayaks. Her passion is open water kayaking.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt
Duration : 0:2:32
Tito Kayak paddles NYC, South Bronx, East & Harlem Rivers
Friends of Brook Park was honored to outfit and guide the world renowed environmental activist Tito Kayak of the Vieques movement, and other efforts, on an exclusive tour of the waterways of the South, South Bronx. The trip went south on the Harlem River, through the Bronx Kill, and into the East River with a shoreline tour of North Brother Island. With a 4 foot striped bass, swans, hawks, environmental devastation of Randall’s Island and more! Strong language. And freestyle rap at the end by Tito himself!
With BronxNet Director Michael aboard.
Join our efforts to free the Bronx Kill, create official water access in the South, South Bronx and preserve Randall’s Island!
www.friendsofbrookpark.org
Duration : 0:3:45
How to Sea Kayak : Securing a Kayak to a Car
Learn how to properly secure your kayak to your car and travel in this free sea kayaking video clip.
Expert: Jean Totz
Bio: President of Sweetwater kayaks, Jean is also the Director of the Florida Gulf Coast International Sea Kayak Symposium at Sweetwater Kayaks. Her passion is open water kayaking.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt
Duration : 0:2:34
stand up paddling white water river
surf and paddle a long board in the river with a long canoe paddle
Duration : 0:1:30