Tyler Lausten is a true waterman. He got his start riding waveski in Maui after finding a ski at a yard sale. It came naturally to him after his time river kayaking as a kid on the mainland. He learned composites construction through outrigger canoe building for Kai Waa in Maui and then talked Mark Angulo into building his first custom waveski. After making his own skis in Maui … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: TL Surf- A New Chapter
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Today’s Pro Kayaker Image
Bitches, spliffs, bootie beers, 40's, shots, gang signs, guns, big injuries and general disrespect. Is this really what it means to be a pro boater? The guys at the forefront of WW kayaking have always been hardened souls and for the most part the hardest partiers. I think the mentality required to charge that hard on difficult WW day in and day out is probably very similar to … [Read more...] about Today’s Pro Kayaker Image
DISCOVERED: Congo The Grand Inga Project
I was lucky enough to attend the world premiere of the Congo film in SLC at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in August. The event and film where both truly amazing. The vibe and energy in the theater at the premiere was just a special thing to be a part of. WW expedition royalty was in attendance in full force with names like; Fisher, Bradt, Sturgis, Garcia, Marr, Boomer, … [Read more...] about DISCOVERED: Congo The Grand Inga Project
Graeme Anderson You Are Missed!
RIP Graeme Anderson: Oct 14, 1982-June 8, 2012 South African news article about Graeme's final chapter. HERE Graeme was a passionate person in everything he did. He had a can do attitude that was infectious and is someone you always wanted to be around. Graeme was an extremely talented boater that didn't mind pushing boundaries. I watched him run the minus rapids on the … [Read more...] about Graeme Anderson You Are Missed!
The “Road” to WA Overland Rally
So it's about 5 1/2 hrs drive time from Portland, OR to Plain, WA, a small town just north of Leavenworth. That assumes you take the highways and drive the speed limit, neither of which we did. When I refer to we I'm talking about David Priddis and his Defender 110 and me in my Sportsmobile. The goal was to make it to the Washington Overland Rally for happy hr on Thursday … [Read more...] about The “Road” to WA Overland Rally