Instructor Highlight – Eric Starr
March 15, 2013 by tommcewan
Eric Starr has been a kayak instructor working for Tom McEwan, owner of Liquid Adventures, for 18 yrs. Starr has traveled multiple continents seeking high adventure on many of the world’s premier whitewater rivers. Starr began his kayaking career in 1987 and is known for his vibrant personality and professionalism on the water. [...]
What Makes a River Hard
February 13, 2013 by ashleymcewan
There are moments in life where we make a seemingly simple decision, such as deciding to paddle your vacation in Mexico in mid-winter. On the surface, this appears straightforward- escape the cold DC winter for a week, improve your skills, have a great time. To others, it sounds a bit, well, terrifying. A foreign country, [...]
5th Annual Alseseca Race
January 16, 2013 by ashleymcewan
The fifth Alseseca River Kayak Race took place on Saturday January 12, 2013 in Atzalan County, Veracruz, Mexico. It was organized by Aventurec in collaboration with Liquid Adventures Kayak School, Atzalan County and the City of Tlapacoyan, Veracruz. This was the fifth edition of the race put together with the joint objective of cleaning and [...]
How Do You Know You are Ready to Take on a New River?
October 29, 2012 by tommcewan
Whether it is the Upper Yough, the Lower Yough, or maybe even Great Falls, you just want to run a harder river, move up in the ranks of paddling, take on a bigger challenge, and stand out and be bold…. But are you prepared? And do you have what you need to take that step [...]
Great Falls Race 2012
August 4, 2012 by tommcewan
Welcome to the 2012 Great Falls Race. The race is a collaborative effort between, Liquid Adventures, the National Park Service, and a group of dedicated volunteers and will benefit the American Whitewater Assn. As always, the actual course will be finalized the day of the event and will be determined by water level. However, we [...]
where instruction fosters adventure
Saturday last, various students in the Upper Yough Training program, headed to run the formidable, class IV+ Upper Yough. We had been training in the gates and at Dickerson for most of a month. There were two groups, one more experienced with the river, and another of mostly first-timers. The more experienced group took off [...]
Goin’ Down South
May 14, 2012 by ashleymcewan
Team LAKS Paddlers George Boss, Thomas Esch and LAKS instructor Todd Henry hit up some Southeastern classics.
Instructor Highlight- Hollie Noble
May 10, 2012 by ashleymcewan
Hollie hearts kayaking!! Few other sports give us the rare opportunity to experience the beautiful places and people of our world like kayaking. Whether creeking, racing, playing or just paddling flatwater, she’s happy to be on the water, loving life! Hollie’s liquid adventure began years ago in a recreational boat, but after several years of [...]
A “Super Inexperienced” Kayaker Blogs
May 10, 2012 by ashleymcewan
My friend and also LAKS student has been secretly blogging about her adventures in kayaking. She started as a first time kayaker at Violette’s Lock last summer and, not quite a year later, owns three boats, has moved to Cabin John, and is considered by those close to her kayaking-obsessed. Finally she has decided to [...]
Not too late to sign up for After School Kayaking!
May 1, 2012 by ashleymcewan
Get out of class, jump in the van and head to the river! Beginning May 3rd, Liquid Adventures is taking middle and high school students kayaking. This class is for beginners AND those with experience. Every afternoon for 6 weeks learn boat control, rolling, safety awareness, and rescue skills. Cost for after school classes: $200 [...]
