THE NEXT GEN OF ZOOTOWN HUCKERS FEATURING JUDE FRANCZYK

Up and coming paddlers help keep our sport growing and evolving. In this column, World Class Academy Principal Capo Rettig interviews new, young talent to explore themes of the whitewater scene.

Capo Rettig

NEW WAVE Montana has a rich history in American whitewater. With steep creeks, remote canyons, as well as play waves and rivers year-round, the state, nicknamed “the treasure state” has a stout reputation for whitewater love – and talent. Over the years the town of Missoula has produced many of the state’s finest. Following in the footsteps of the Montana greats is 15-year-old Jude Franczyk. MISSOULA IS HOME TO A FAIR FEW WHITEWATER LEGENDS, INCLUDING YOUR UNCLE, WORLD CLASS ACADEMY FOUNDER. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE MISSOULA WHITEWATER COMMUNITY? We have a great paddling community in Missoula. There are so many people stoked on kayaking. In the spring, everyone in Missoula heads to the Lochsa – I would say 90% of the people at the Lochsa are from…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2023

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