This is repost of a blog submission I had on jacksonkayak.com (video at the bottom) Let’s be real, most kayakers don’t stretch before they hit the river. Is this wise? As a PE teacher who instructs my athletes to do a dynamic stretch and a static stretch, I prefer to lead by example and at […]
Author: Crystal.Gustin
I started kayaking in Wisconsin of all places, because this is where I am from. I then moved to San Diego and took on kayak surfing along with heading to the Kern River when water was available. I then made the move to Asheville, NC and have been hooked on this sport since my Wisconsin days.
With whatever it is that you do, do it because you love it, not because society tells you should or for other outside factors. Don't simply exist, live!
Making Memories on the Fork
When hosting a new event, you never really know what to expect. Unless you have hosted a large event before, there is a lot that happens behind the scenes. Most events take nearly a year to plan out and this one came together in a matter of months. Sarah Stine reached out to me with […]
It’s Just About Go Time
The Lady of The Fork event is just about here and we wanted to make sure you have everything packed and ready for an amazing event. Please make sure you bring at least one mask with you for setting your own shuttle and for when we have group gatherings (such as the start of the […]
Lead Instructors – Lady of the Fork
This is an event that we are sure you do not want to miss. Here is our thought behind the event: get more women out there racing. It is that simple. Paddle In Pink is incredibly proud to present your two main instructors for this event: Chris Hipgrave (Pyranha) and Dane Jackson (Jackson Kayak). Chris […]
Oct 17, 2020 – Lady of the Fork
Get race confident Full details to come in the next week!
Mindset: Growth or Failure?
Do you ever have those moments where you do something on the river, mess up and replay it over and over in your head wondering how you messed it up and your self-talk isn’t all that positive? What if you could change that mindset and look at how you can grow and learn from that […]
