Team Wave Sport member Tanya Faux has taken the coveted Adventurer of the Year for 2008 from Outer Edge Magazine, Australia’s leading adventure and outdoor title.

From the report-

Tanya Faux, an intrepid whitewater kayaker and Australian freestyle paddling World Champion who led two first descents down the Mitchell and Moran Rivers in a remote part of Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Check out the complete story at their website:

http://www.outer-edge.com.au/news_adventureroftheyear.html

Over at Team Potamac Paddlesports, there’s a great trip report with the new Diesel taking on the snowy Great Falls, and needless to say it was up to the task. Check out their review, and some amazing pics from the trip!

http://potomacpaddlesportsteam.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-falls-on-snowy-day.html

Wave Sport Team Member Tyler Curtis has participated in the just-released Whitewater Chile - A Paddler’s Guide to Chile. It’s the ultimate resource for one of the greatest whitewater experiences in the world.

Synopsis

Chile has long been a talked about destination for whitewater enthusiasts but until now there has been little or no resources for paddlers looking to travel to Chile.  After teaming together and compiling everything one needs to know about paddling in Chile and combining it with stunning photos…we present WHITEWATER CHILE.
> Now Available…contact tyler@riverlay.ca
> Purchase a copy 

Colorado Kayak Supply has just posted a complete review of the Wave Sport Project 54cx Limited Edition.

So…how’d it fare? Read the intro, if you’re still interested check it out. I know we’ll be clicking.

The 2009 Wave Sport Project 54Cx has been getting plenty of attention recently, in fact it’s almost controversial. Does the sport of whitewater kayaking really need a $2500 composite freestyle boat? Will it help you to become a better paddler?

—> Read the rest over at CKS Blog.

When you finally get back on land and dry off (well, at least mostly..) it’s time to share the party. That’s why Wave Sport.com is developing a new website and social community for owners and fans! Get loads of information on where to paddle, what to paddle, who to paddle with, what happened out there, and much more. The new site launches in March, so check back here on the Wave Sport news blog to keep up with the latest announcements.

It’s gonna be a wild year.

Where would you go if you had no limits? To find out, check out the Limited Edition Project 54cx, made of innovative carbon fiberglass composite material.

Developed to push the limits of hull design, outfitting design, construction materials and performance freestyle kayaking. The result: 20 lbs of ultimate playboat high-performance.

Find out more.

Want one? Better hurry. Only 50 of them are being produced worldwide!