Olympic Links
Canoe/Kayak TV Schedule: TV Schedule
NBC's Canoe/Kayak site: www.nbcolympics.com/canoekayak/index
Davey Hearn's Web Site: www.daveyhearn.com
Chris Ennis Racing: www.chrisennisracing.com
Joe Jacobi and Matt Taylor: www.canoeracer.com.
Watch the Olympics on TV
The first canoe/kayak events to be broadcast are the men's and women's single whitewater slalom competitions, between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. E.T. Tuesday, Aug. 17, on NBC. The women's K-1 gold medal finals will be broadcast live, at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday E.T. For more TV times, check NBC, www.nbcolympics.com, or the USA Canoe/Kayak Web site, www.usacanoekayak.org.
Kerry Calls to Wish Paddlers Well
Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for president of the United States, took time out from campaigning last weekend to wish the US whitewater slalom team success.
Matt Taylor Could Become New Dad
Aug. 16 - Athens, Greece - Olympian Matt Taylor could become a new father while he's in Greece.
Slalom Paddlers Competition Begins
Aug. 16 - Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition is beginning now! Chris Ennis will leave the start gate for his first event at 3:07am ET. Rebecca Giddens paddles shortly thereafter at 4:00am ET. More competition times inside!
Verlen Kruger Remembered
On August 2, 2004, the paddling world lost a legend. Verlen Kruger, arguably the greatest canoeist who ever lived, passed away after a long fight with prostate cancer.
Three Kayakers Join Sprint Team
July 12 - The U.S. sprint kayaking team for the Olympics has been filled out with three more paddlers.
Canoeists Carry Olympic Torch
June 16 The U.S. Whitewater Canoe Team of Joe Jacobi and Matt Taylor have been selected to carry the Olympic torch when it passes through Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday.
IR Big Gun Show
Entries are being accepted for whitewater's coolest video show. Go for the glory, and win a grand while you're at it.
Father of Modern Canoeing
May 26 Gene Jensen, whose canoe designs include the Minnesota II, has died.
Reno Was Awesome
I'm just back from the very first Reno River Festival, and it was terrific! It was the grand opening for the brand new whitewater Park on the Truckee River - great weather, great turnout, and some awesome boating.
Current Designs Moving to Minnesota
May 3 Wenonah Canoe has announced plans move construction of its Current Designs brand of kayaks from Victoria, B.C., to Winona, MN, where it will build a new 40,000-square-foot factory.
C&K Wins Two Awards
Canoe & Kayak Magazine won two prestigious Maggie Awards, which recognize excellence in magazine publishing west of the Mississippi River.
Interview With Jay Kincaid
Freestyle kayak champion Jay Kincaid talks about kayaking in the biggest little city in the world.
Reno Celebrates Whitewater
Kayak races, free clinics, live music and a movie premier are all part of the fun at the grand opening of a new whitewater park in Reno, Nevada.
