Nantahala
Welcome to the Nantahala Gorge region
We are eager to help you learn about the Nantahala Gorge Region, home to and creators of world-class outdoor athletes. The Nantahala Gorge Region welcomes and encompasses all discliplines and all levels of outdoor activities.
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Regional Rivers
River descriptions coming soon...
Learn and perfect your kayaking skills at the Nantahala
Everyone from world-class athletes to weekend warriors have made their start here and continue to migrate back...
Regional Paddling News
Cheoah River Cleanup Debate
Due to a recent fatality on the Cheoah River in North Carolina, much debate has been sparked on wood removal from rivers.
The NOC Wave Rocks!
After consistent tweaking of the NOC store wave over the past year, it has reached its pinnacle.
National Paddling News
The Second Annual Am I Ready for the Gauley Yet? Contest.Aug 23 08 - Yup, it is that time of the year again. Gauley Season!
Midwest Freestyle ChampionshipsAug 11 08 - I am off to coach at Wausau. It looks like it is going to be a great time, and Cole has organized some screen time for some movie premiers. Look for event coverage at www.worldkayakblogs.com/throwdown
WK BLOGGER POSTS - Start a blog!
A New Old Classic - Part 5: The Deck is Out A recent blog post by: Bill Kirby
The deckis out of the mold and it turned out[...]
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Nantahala Events
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Learning Library
ROLLING A KAYAK - DVDThe most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the roll in a whitewater kayak. - BUY NOW
ROLLING A KAYAK - BookRolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. - BUY NOW
WHITEWATER KAYAKING BOOK The most comprehensive and valuable book on the sport. Includes detailed illustrations, stunning photos and literary contributions from the world's most notable paddlers. - BUY NOW
WHITEWATER KAYAKING DVD A special double feature DVD that includes Paddler Magazine's Best Instructional, Liquid Skills, and SOAR, and that covers everything from the fundamental skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques. For beginner to advanced paddlers. - BUY NOW
WHITEWATER KAYAKING FOR WOMEN - DVDA special double feature DVD containing both groundbreaking instructional videos Whitewater Kayaking Basics for Women and Girls at Play. - BUY NOW
EJ's River Running Basics DVDThree time World Champion, Olympian, and founder of the World Kayak Federation, Eric Jackson, will teach you how to have a great time running rivers safely! - BUY NOW
Strokes, Concepts, and Bombproofing Your Roll - dvdThe most comprehensive instructional program in history on the skills of maneuvering your kayak. - BUY NOW
EJ's Rolling & Bracing - DVDThe most effective method to learn the kayak roll and kayak brace is also the most fun. - BUY NOW
The River Runner's EdgeThis energizing instructional unlocks the secrets of competent river runners: Water reading, strategies, strokes, maneuvers, and basic playboating. - BUY NOW
Kayak Session MagazinePhoto first! It is with this simple say that we launched in 2000 the first issue of Kayak Session. Kayak Session is an incredible, visual Magazine. - SUBSCRIBE NOW
Rapid MagazineRapid is North Americas only whitewater kayaking and canoeing magazine. - SUBSCRIBE NOW<
Canoe & Kayak MagCanoe and Kayak has been around for over 20+ years as a leader in paddlesport information.SUBSCRIBE NOW