River Safety Skills Every Paddler Should Know — And How to Practice Them 
The river is one of the most dynamic environments you'll ever paddle in. Water levels…
melissademarieApril 30, 2026
Whitewater Rafting vs. Kayaking on the South Fork American River — Which is Right for You?
The South Fork American River is one of California's most popular whitewater destinations — and…
melissademarieApril 30, 2026
Is Packrafting Right for You?
The Beginner's Guide to the Sport that Changes Everything There's a moment that happens to…
melissademarieApril 14, 2026
What to Wear Whitewater Kayaking
For a fun day out on the river What you wear on the river matters…
melissademarieApril 14, 2026
How to Plan a Whitewater Kayaking Trip to Chilean Patagonia
Planning a whitewater kayaking trip to Chilean Patagonia is the kind of thing that starts…
melissademarieApril 13, 2026
How to Get Started in Whitewater Kayaking on the South Fork American River
Getting started in whitewater kayaking on the South Fork American River is easier than you…
melissademarieApril 13, 2026
Expedition: Work, Life, Paddling Balance
I’m a sprinter. Not in the literal runner’s sense of the word but in life.…
melissademarieJanuary 6, 2022
Dynamic Water: What Watercolor Teaches Me about Sea Kayaking
Art and words by Mary Ann King I love sea kayaking and watercolor because they…
melissademarieJune 22, 2021
CWC Acquires CCK Whitewater School to Become Premier School on The American River
DeMarie and Miller toast the deal as California Watersport Collective acquires California Canoe & Kayak…
melissademarieFebruary 10, 2021
Gear Guide | Sea Kayaking | The Open Coast Kit
This is the kit our instructors recommend primarily for womxn sea kayakers (but recommendations transfer…
melissademarieJanuary 26, 2021