Will Technology Save the World?

thebigwild.org hopes that QR codes and smart phones will at least help.

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Video: Canadian Canoeing

Canadian Style canoeing, previously known as canoe ballet or freestyle. I stumbled across this video by Rolf and Debra Kraiker giving a little insight into the art of Canadian Style paddling. An amazing amount of boat control can be obtained from subtle strokes. Check out the video.

If you haven't you should give Canadian Style paddling a try. As a whitewater paddler who has taken a Canadian style course I can attest to it improving my moving water skill.

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New Mini Foam Canoe Race

Paul Mason the creator of our favourite paddling comic strip Bubble Street will be at the upcoming Gull River Open Canoe Slalom on September 11th and 12th with his newest quirky invention, The Bubble Street. A foam boat whitewater slalom course, Paul recently introduced at the Gatineau River Festival where, by the way, it was a huge hit and the competition was fierce. Still wondering what the heck we're talking about. Check out the video.

Come and try your luck at the foam boat slalom class at this year's Gull River Open Canoe Slalom in Minden, Ontario. Rapid will be giving print subscriptions to the winners.

 

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Canoeing Tragedy in Ontario

Two Ontario teens died after their canoe capsized on Skeleton Lake close to Huntsville, Ontario on Sunday, September 5th, 2010.

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Lower Mad Long Weekend

Surprisingly higher than usual water levels has struck Palmer Rapids on the Lower Madawaska River once again during this low water season.

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Vada Expedition Video

Here is a video on the Vada Expedition. For those who haven't been following this expedition Canoeroots has a feature article on it that was posted a few weeks back.

Here is a link to the Feature Article on the expedition.

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Canoe Friendly Whitewater Festival

Rapid paddles the Gatineau River just outside of Maniwaki, Quebec and reports on the 14th annual Gatineau River Festival held on August 27th, 28th and 29th 2010.

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Gull River Race Turns 30

The 30th annual Gull River Open Canoe Slalom takes place September 11th and 12th at the Minden Wild Water Preserve just outside of Minden Ontario.

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River Tripping Brain Buckets

Looking for a new helmet for that upcoming river trip? Nick Turner from WRSI talks to Rapid Media TV's Scott MacGregor and gives a crash course on paddling helmets. Filmed on location at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

Stay tuned for more from the 2010 Outdoor Retailer show filmed on location in Salt Lake City.

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Kokatat 2011 Sneak Peek

Matt Porter from Kokatat talks to Rapid Media TV's Scott MacGregor about the new and improved features of Kokatat drytops, PFDs and drysuits hitting the market soon. Filmed on location at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.


Stay tuned for more from the 2010 Outdoor Retailer show filmed on location in Salt Lake City.

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What's New Wenonah 2011

Jake Greseth from Wenonah talks to Rapid Media TV's Scott MacGregor about a classic Wenonah reborn and the all new Canak. Filmed on location at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.


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Update: Madawaska River Management Plan

Wonder how or why the Madawaska River levels are what they are? Some of it has to do with rainfall and snowmelt, the rest is all here in the updated Madawaska River Water Management Plan (2009).

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