Charlie Walbridge- 2005 Whitewater Hall of Fame Honoree
Sue's wonderful history accurately describes
what was going on when I started paddling in the 70's. There's a lot of information here, and there is something to interest almost
any paddler.
Bob Woodward- Outdoor Sports Writer
Despite its relatively short history in America, whitewater kayaking and canoeing
has a colorful and often tortuously convoluted history. Taft's gift of research and her love of the whitewater sport combine for a
comprehensive and readable history. It's a must-read.
Clay Wright- Freestyle Champion and U.S. Freestyle Member
The history of
kayaking is NOT up for sale on this re-write. Sue's making sure of that. She's asked the people who were there the right questions
and printed both sides of the discrepancies. Nice work, good read. The US grabbed the reigns from the Europeans in the 80's and by
the late 90's was leading the kayaking evolution of the world. "If you don't know your post, how can you know your future?" Required
reading for the new school to move us on and take it to the next level.