Getting Unstuck — Peel Outs and Eddy Turns On and Off the Water
Eddy turns and peel outs are essential skills for whitewater kayaking. Catching eddies allows us more control because we can stop, scout, take a break and regroup. Peeling out of eddies allows us to re-enter the current in control and gives us time to set up for our next move. The key components to eddy [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Aug 13th, 2010
Ladies on the Lower G Fundraiser for AW
Gauley season is around the corner and we hope you’re planning to join in the fun of the most popular paddling festival in the US! Once again Girls at Play and North American River Runners are pleased to team up and host the Ladies on the Lower G fundraiser for American Whitewater! It only costs [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Latest News : Comments (0) : Aug 11th, 2010
Belly Dancing in Beachburg
Amongst our many stops during the GAP summer tour, we spent some in Canada visiting Anna’s friends and paddling the Ottawa river in Beachburg, Ontario. We enjoyed kayaking on the Ottawa, the beauty of the Canadian countryside, the kind and hospitable folks Canada is known for and french fries drenched in gravy. In the south [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Mary Frances' Blog, Trip/Tour Reports : Comments (0) : Aug 11th, 2010
Girls at Play Summer Tour 2010 Recap!
What a summer! The Girls at Play Summer Tour traveled up and down the East Coast visiting retailers and kayak schools in NC, PA, VT, Canada, VA, WI, GA and KY. Over one hundred women treated themselves to a day, weekend or week of kayaking — some events even included yoga, massage and wine and [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Latest News, Trip/Tour Reports : Comments (0) : Aug 10th, 2010
Let it Happen
Just a few months ago, my life started changing. I quit my job that was really dragging me down and decided to take some time to figure out where I truly wanted my life to go. During this time, I decided to listen to my heart and that inner voice that was telling me to [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Mary Frances' Blog : Comments (0) : Jun 17th, 2010
AT Paddle/GAP Summer Tour Giveaway!!
Join a Girls at Play Summer Tour Event and you could win a new AT paddle! We’re happy to announce the winner of the AT Eddy paddle — Michelle Byers! Congratulations Michelle!! Everyone stay tuned for 2011 and the awesome clinics and prizes that await you in the GAP Summer Tour 2011. SYOTR — GAP [...]
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (0) : May 26th, 2010
Yoga for Kayaking: Neck Health
In a recent yoga class the teacher encouraged us to roll up out of a side-bending pose with our heads as the last body part to come up. I had to giggle because she sounded just like a kayak instructor teaching the roll! As she was giving her instructions she made the comment that bringing [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : May 20th, 2010