RIVER SHORTIES Tainted fish warning
Pyranha put out a warning about mutant boats on the loose after more than 40 kayaks were stolen from the British kayak manufacturer’s yard. Many of the boats were about to be scrapped after failing quality control tests. Pyranha has offered £1,000 pounds and a free kayak for information leading to the netting of the poachers.
Fight for your right
The disputed rights of boaters to paddle past private land in Colorado will soon be clarified by the state legislature. After decades of legal wrangling in which both paddlers and landowners claimed to have legal precedent on their side, politicians are finally set to weigh in. The latest battle involves a group of landowners along the Elk River who are trying to bar a rafting company from floating past their property. American Whitewater is lobbying not just for open paddler access to the rivers, but for “incidental rights of use” which would include the right to portage on or scout rivers from adjacent private property. AW points to Montana as a model, where paddlers and fishermen are granted access up to the high water mark on private property adjacent to rivers.
Keeping it in the family
The Jackson domination of freestyle events continued in June when Eric and Emily Jackson became the first father- daughter rodeo champs in history. The 15-year-old Emily Jackson joined her father, who is undefeated this year, on the winner’s podium at Vail’s Teva Mountain Games. Despite being too young to drive a car, Emily beat out veterans Tanya Faux and Tanya Shuman to place first in the women’s category. While Emily celebrated her win, musical acts Tone Loc and Young MC performed their hits, most of which topped the charts before Emily was born. As a sign of more Jackson-medal-hoarding to come, 11-year-old Dane Jackson advanced as far as the semifinals and finished seventh in the men's pro class.
Nastrovia!
How many Poles does it take to improve Canada’s slalom team? Team managers are hoping the answer is just one. They’ve hired 33-year-old Rafal Smolen as the national team’s new coach. Smolen made the Polish K-1 slalom team as a teenager and was a five-time national champion and an alternate at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. He was a U.S. team coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and has spent the last six years coaching a U.S. development club.
Fix rivers while getting your fix American Whitewater has teamed up with the Little River Roasting Company to raise money for river conservation and access. The South Carolinian bean company will donate $1 from every pound of Riverside Roast that they sell. There are unconfirmed reports that Duke Power has banned it from their cafeterias.
Freedoms a’going in Oregon
A bill working its way through the Oregon legislature will make owning kayaks and canoes more complicated. If it becomes law, Bill 1028 will require owners of non- motorized boats to register their crafts, pay fees, and display identification numbers. Proponents say the $2-per- foot fees would pay for on-water enforcement. Opponents suggest the same balanced budget could be achieved by not passing the bill.
— IM 2005 Fall // 13
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