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The Salt Kayak Festival does its lengthy awaited comeback this 2021. After a year of hiatus the well known event, taking place in Catalonia is back and kicking with it's usual chill vibe and quality kayaking program that brings together the best of whitewater. With Covid-19 still lurking around we will not be able to offer you the usual accommodation in our guesthouse but we have prepared a camping area right next to the sports center that will cover all your needs. Besides this little annoyance expect the show to be as good as always!

SALT KAYAK FESTIVAL 2021

September 13th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

The Salt Kayak Festival does its lengthy awaited comeback this 2021. After a year of hiatus the well known event, taking [&hellip

River Running

Follow Zack Mutton & Aniol Serrasolses lapping some Swiss classics including the mighty Rhône Gorge and stunning Verzasca!

Rhone Gorge & Verzasca – Switzerland

September 10th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Follow Zack Mutton & Aniol Serrasolses lapping some Swiss classics including the mighty Rhône Gorge and stunning Verzasca!

Beaters for All 2021

Québec paddler Jean-François Rivest goes for his first lap of the 7 Sisters of the Rouge in the evening and ends up in a sticky swim. "I’m a paddler from Québec, and together with friends we decided to do a lap (my first ever) of the middle 5 falls of the 7 Sisters of the Rouge about 1h before sunset. We arrived at the last 2 falls as it was getting dark, I missed an eddy and ended up in a sticky swim at the bottom of the last fall."

7 Sisters Beater (Entry #20 Beaters For All 2021)

September 9th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Québec paddler Jean-François Rivest goes for his first lap of the 7 Sisters of the Rouge in the evening and [&hellip

Short Film Awards 2021

"It’s been a really hard year. I’ve lost both family and friends, but through it all, I keep trying to follow Hendri Coetzee’s advice, to live in pursuit of the best day ever – because tomorrow might not happen. This short film follows a season of kayaking in Western Canada. Together with friends, we explore what it means to be alive, finding strength in each other and in nature." By Heather Buckingham

Living the Best Day Ever (Entry #19 Short Film of the Year Awards)

September 8th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

« It’s been a really hard year. I’ve lost both family and friends, but through it all, I keep trying to [&hellip

Creeking

Follow Aniol Serrasolses on a recent trip in Northern Norway on the incredible Glomåga river!

Glomåga River – Norway

September 7th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Follow Aniol Serrasolses on a recent trip in Northern Norway on the incredible Glomåga river!

Short Film Awards 2021

"This video shows where I come from, where I am now and where I want to go. Despite the time I've been kayaking I think now is when I see my future more clearly and I realize what I want to do with it. This is the lifestyle I want to follow and that is why I mark this moment as the "Origin". " Cinematography and Directied by Gonzalo Robert

ORIGEN (Entry #18 Short Film of the Year Awards)

September 6th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Chilean Kayaker Kilian Ivelic presents us with ORIGEN with entry #18 of the Short Film Awards, enjoy!« This video shows where [&hellip

River Running

Follow the Senders on a sweet highwater descent of a stunning Austrian classic, the Brandenberger Ache near Innsbruck.

Brandenberger Ache Flood Stage

September 6th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Follow the Senders on a sweet highwater descent of a stunning Austrian classic, the Brandenberger Ache near Innsbruck

Inside Events

After a year's hiatus, the ninth North Fork Championship once again kicked off in Banks, Idaho, where familiar faces were joined by a crowd of up and comers to make the NFC's largest-ever competitive field. This year, under new ownership from the Voorhees family (Mike, Jodi, Alec, Hayden, and Connor), the event returned to the traditional race format of Qualifier, Boater X, and the Giant Slalom on Jake's, where 35 athletes would compete for the chance to be North Fork King or Queen and earn themselves a big, fat, $5000 check. Thursday morning, over 150 registered athletes and last-minute hopefuls gathered to compete in the Kokatat Qualifier on S-Turn rapid to try and earn themselves a spot to race at Jake's. 10 spots for the men and all 5 for the women were up for grabs. The crowds gathered at Payette Brewing in Boise for the North Fork Film Festival and race results later that night. The range of ages and talent was impressive, with veterans like Women's winner Natalie Anderson standing onstage with 16-year old Maddie Kimmel, while Men's top qualifier Bernie Engleman was accompanied by up and comers who had never been to the North Fork before and local legends Chad and Tren Long. Friday kicked off bright and early with the North Face Boater Cross, brutal battles won by Sage Donnelly and Dane Jackson. On Saturday, with the river at a lower flow of 1800 CFS but a challenging course, the banks were packed, safety was set, the Red Bull Ramp was built, and the Tower of Power was ready to kick things off. DJ Revolve pumped the beats, keeping the vibe and stoke high. New this year was a Livestream broadcast of the event thanks to John Grace and his crew at the Hammer Factor. The Livestream is still available for purchase at www.hammerfactor.com/NFC-Live. $5 of each purchase goes to Idaho United. Anticipation was high, and spectators could be heard making bets… Who would miss Gate 2? Would Dane Jackson earn his 4th NFC title and take the triple crown, winning the Qualifier, Boatercross, and Jake's? Would one of the newer names, like Jeremy Nash, find their way to the podium? After a moment of silence from MC Bailey, Anna Wagner was the first off the ramp and on the course. Athlete after athlete made their way down, two runs, the best single time counting for the win. With no automatic timing, it was anyone's guess who would take the 2021 crown. Late that evening, as dusk was falling in Weilmunster Park, it was official. The new North Fork Champions were Dane Jackson and Sage Donnelly. With racing complete, there was only one thing left to do: Head to the Shame to revel in the moment. A massive thank you to the Voorhees family, James and Regan Byrd, the city of Crouch, Bailey, Preston, McCleod, Tommy Hilleke, John Webster, John Grace, and to all the volunteers and sponsors that made NFC IX a reality.

NFC IX – 2021 NORTH FORK CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO RECAP

September 3rd, 2021 | by Kayak Session

After a year’s hiatus, the ninth North Fork Championship once again kicked off in Banks, Idaho, where familiar faces were [&hellip

Creeking

Join Filip Knorr and Robert Eggleston on their first descent mission in Norway on the Lower Tundra. Check out the water color!

First Descent Lower Tundra – Norway

September 2nd, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Join Filip Knorr and Robert Eggleston on their first descent mission in Norway on the Lower Tundra. Check out the [&hellip

River Running

Follow Zack Mutton on his weekend in Austria and the beautiful Oetz Valley, in Episode 15 of "Billy The Kid"!

A Weekend in Otztal – Austria

September 2nd, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Follow Zack Mutton on his weekend in Austria and the beautiful Oetz Valley, in Episode 15 of « Billy The Kid »!

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events

SALT KAYAK FESTIVAL 2021

River Running

Rhone Gorge & Verzasca – Switzerland

Beaters for All 2021

7 Sisters Beater (Entry #20 Beaters For All 2021)

Short Film Awards 2021

Living the Best Day Ever (Entry #19 Short Film of the Year Awards)

Creeking

Glomåga River – Norway

Short Film Awards 2021

ORIGEN (Entry #18 Short Film of the Year Awards)

River Running

Brandenberger Ache Flood Stage

Inside Events

NFC IX – 2021 NORTH FORK CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO RECAP

Creeking

First Descent Lower Tundra – Norway

River Running

A Weekend in Otztal – Austria

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