The River Spoke to Me 
How often have you been in a situation where you had this thought “I didn’t…
melissademarieJuly 17, 2019
Pint-Sized Perspective: Full Moon Paddle
Recently, I went on my first full moon paddle from Coloma to Lotus, with my…
melissademarieApril 30, 2019
Melissa DeMarie: Paddle Heroes Award 2019 Recipient
Cali Collective Chief Instigator, Melissa DeMarie, was recognized by the American Canoe Association California Chapter…
melissademarieMarch 19, 2019
Pint-Sized Perspective: Skiing & Whitewater Kayaking
Hello, my name is Hannah Musgrove. I do a lot of skiing and kayaking and…
melissademarieFebruary 13, 2019
Out Living It! First Descents & Cali Collective
There’s not much that can get me out of bed before 6am on a weekend.…
melissademarieOctober 23, 2018
Crossing Over – Four Days Kayaking the Rogue River of Southern Oregon
Over the years Life beats us up. Not whining, just stating facts. Therefore, it is…
melissademarieJuly 11, 2018
Women’s Movement Takes to the Water
When Melissa DeMarie found herself side-lined with a shoulder injury four years ago, her…
melissademarieMay 31, 2018
A Love Letter
Dearest Friends of the Whitewater World, Please allow me this opportunity to tell you all…
melissademarieMay 14, 2018
Magical Merced
My name is Hannah Musgrove and I’m ten years old. I’ve been kayaking for about…
melissademarieApril 19, 2018
From Capsizing to Carving: A Surf Kayaking Lesson in Fixing Your Intention
Chapter 1: Daunted The swell and breaking waves seemed to come from every possible direction…
melissademarieApril 16, 2018