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2021

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A Year of Home Runs by Eric Adsit (03:52)

Paddling during a global pandemic gets complicated. With a successful launch of NRS's My Home Run series, I had big plans to explore other people's Home Runs in the mid-atlantic and southeast, but the sudden and swift arrival of the Covid-19 Pandemic prevented responsible travel. I found solace and hope in my own Home Runs throughout northern New York. This is a Year of Home Runs.

Contours - A Story of First Waves by Ian Smith (09:40)

Contours tells the story of how river surfing and the art of filmmaking is empowering youth in Pennsylvania’s poorest city to conserve their waterways and reimagine their community’s future.

Dawn Patrol Episode 8: Keith by Eric Adsit (02:19)

The Adirondack Regional Office of sustainable Tourism presents Dawn Patrol Episode 8: Keith. Paddling is one of the oldest, and most beloved ways to have fun, reconnect with nature, and get around in the Adirondacks. Dip into calm waters alongside Keith, who shares why he loves this natural playground, and what the Adirondack way of life on the water is all about.

Earning a River by Jacob Kastrup Haagensen (40:48)

Earning a River is a film that invited you to participate. We follow six friends on a journey to paddle the beautiful Kaitum River in Swedish Lapland. We learned about their different reactions to sudden bad weather, experienced the group dynamics evolve, and join in on the warm humor as they travel toward their goal. And most importantly, that it’s not always the easiest way that is the most rewarding. Like the protagonist, making this film was also not about finding the easiest way to the goal. The film is made with no budget in the narrow gaps between everyday life with work, parenthood and house renovations. A process that took two years to complete. The result is a warm and raw film about the lure of nature and friendship in the outdoor world. The film premiered at the Nordic Adventure Film Festival 2020 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was rewarded with the prestigious Best Danish Film of the Year award. Sponsored by Alpacka Raft and Aqua-Bound.

Snow Kayak by Aniol Serrasolses (04:26)

Aniol Serrasolses completes a full descent from the top of Volcano Rukapillan to Villarica’s lake. He rides his kayak through snow, dirt and water. He also completes the world-first double kickflip in a kayak off Tomatita falls in the Captren river.

The Mystery by Tommy Penick (10:46)

“Early 90’s, that was the heyday of squirt boating. Squirt boaters were everywhere. And then all of a sudden, they were just gone.” In the midst of the extreme sports craze of the 90s, squirtboating was the cutting edge of whitewater kayaking. But as the sport faded into obscurity, what happened to all those people?

The Tears of Shiva by Mikel Sarasola (31:20)

Change is part and parcel of development and Nepal is undergoing a major transformation. Using water resources to generate energy is one of its pillars for the future, even if this means paying too high a price. Four kayakers set out to descend the fierce waters of the Karnali, as part of an expedition to one of the country's most remote and extreme rivers, with the intention of learning and enjoying the hidden secrets of this sacred river, before the lack of human consciousness destroys them forever.

Accomplished Amateur

Between Two Swims by Christian Knight (27:49)

A 9-year-old boy's attempt to become the youngest person to whitewater kayak through Washington state's most notorious rapid leads to chaos on the river and in the family.

Cullasaja by Sarah Ruhlen (09:27)

The Cullasaja will always be a special place to me. It's this little slice of Western North Carolina that feels unreal. Big waterfalls, gorged out rapids, and steep walls all mesh together to form this magical stretch of water. As I'm currently unable to do a ton of walking, I didn't film a lot of the video in here. The guys were nice enough to give me some really great gopro footie and to take one of my cameras into the lower with them. So, here's the Cullasja, enjoy. The first few minutes are the Lower, then followed by some of the rapids on the roadside section, with the last few minutes being a pin/recovery from three different points of view. Props to these guys for good communication and a quick response. Paddlers: Isaac Hull, Nick Czapla, Bernie Engelman, Patrick Sheehan, Joe Todd, Corey Sheehan, Dane Jackson, Wyatt Doyle, Hunter Cooper, Erik Amason

Early Fall Cascades Day by Sarah Ruhlen (03:11)

I always return to this place. Some of my favorite times on the water and times filming my friends have been here. I tried to get some new angles and new vibes with this one.

Edge of Horizon by Brian Knight (03:19)

A destination so enchanting, it only existed a fleeting moment. Edge of Horizon explores the now vanished Gemini, a powerful energy vortex attracting a curious assembly of most unusual people and craft. Below the surface, squirt boating legends probe the event horizon. Some journey beyond what eyes see and minds comprehend. Shattering space-time consciousness barriers to the deepest reaches where even light dares not travel.

FIRST DESCENT OF THE TORTUE RIVER by Jean Fecteau (14:23)

About 100 kilometers East of the city of Sept-Iles in Québec, Canada, lies the small watershed of the Tortue River. Before its waters reach the gulf of Saint-Laurence, 95 km later, they run through practically untouched boreal forest and multiple canyons including an amazing section of class 4 / 4+ whitewater. This is our full-length video documenting its first descent.

High Water on the Chattooga by Sarah Ruhlen (01:01)

Some shots from 9 feet of water coming down the Chattooga river after a heavy rain.

Jib Squirt Homeland Part I River Below Slip It In by Brian Knight (06:27)

Downriver squirt boating on Team Jib's home river. Experience the classic flows that make Chattanooga area squirt boaters such a dominant downtime force.

Kayaking the Rio Corona by Corran Addison (04:07)

Stop Motion kayak descent of the fictitious Rio Corona, class 5 section Covid bridge to hwy 19. Produced by 6yr old Kailix Addison and father Corran Addison.

Not Gauley Fest 2020 by Matt Jackson (08:15)

Despite Gauley Fest being cancelled, the party still went on! 21 days of excitement, carnage, and shenanigans representing some classic West Virginia boating.

Rattlesnake to Westwater by Hank Leukart (21:24)

Best friends packraft the Colorado River in Colorado and Utah by hiking in through Rattlesnake Canyon and paddling Horsethief, Ruby, and Westwater Canyon.

Amateur

A Love Story by Elena Wood (24:48)

Back in fall 2019, we set out on a 17-day backcountry canoe trip through Algonquin Park, Canada. The beauty of Ontario is tenfold during Fall. Although we knew there would be the added challenge of colder weather, we wanted to avoid the crowds of summer and the mosquitoes, have our choice of campsites, and see the change of the colours. We were not disappointed. This film is more than just an adventure, it's a love story.

Border Boater_ Between Two States by Jess Wiegandt (04:02)

Victoria Levi is a young whitewater kayaker from the greater DC area. She grew up paddling laps on the Potomac River and now travels around the nation and world to experience new rivers. She recently ran "The Spout" on Great Falls and may be the youngest female descent of the rapid. This project was completed as part of my production course at American University in the Film and Media Arts masters program.

Little River Canyon - Aerial Cut by Bradley Huie (04:23)

The Little River Canyon is said to be one of the longest mountain top rivers in the United States. The 15,288 acre national preserve protects this river and has further more been submitted for the designation as Wild and Scenic which would further protect this north west Alabama gem. This video shows Little River Canyon Falls, Pinball, Roadblock, and Humpty Dumpty rapids. The water clarity that you see is the norm year round and unlike any other river in Alabama.

Little River Canyon - Suicide & Upper 2 by Bradley Huie (03:41)

Norfolk Paddlers and How to Spot Them by Daniel Salliss (03:16)

UEA Kayak Club from the University of East Anglia hails from Norfolk, one of the flattest counties in the UK, where access to whitewater is limited.

Paddling the Kentucky River with Max by Susan R Hellard (03:00)

Paddling on the Kentucky River in beautiful Versailles, KY near Cummings Ferry. Our Jack Russell, Max, loves this spot because of the nearby waterfall and glasslike water.

Paddling with Peter Thompson by Geoff Calhoun (14:40)

I finally got around to editing a film from my trip to Alberta and British Columbia with a group of Kiwis and the late Peter Thompson. I hope you enjoy!

The Vanishing Yangtze Paddling China's Great River 2019 by Sam Morrison (50:11)

A group of white water rafters return to the Yangtze River in central China to trace the steps of the epic first descent in 1986. In 1985, Ken Warren acquired permits to run "The Last Great River." The Yangtze is the third longest river on Earth, yet at that time was little known to westerners. Once the Chinese became aware of Ken Warren's plans to be the first to descend the river, they put together their own teams to challenge him. This started a race which would end in the tragic loss of 11 lives over the course of months to become the first. A 2019 expedition of rafters aimed to follow their footsteps and raft the difficult whitewater where Ken Warren aborted their trip.

The Wild Rapid by ARTsen Seinus (35:18)

Geek Adventures - Episode 5 Winter Soldier tries whitewater for the first time and made an epic fail on the rapids. Winter Soldier tries whitewater for the first time and made an epic fail on the rapids. Watch how he learned from this sport, corrects his rookie mistakes and had fun on the rapids at the same time.