Facing Waves
Facing Waves is an inspiring adventure travel TV series that follows world-renowned paddler and author, Ken Whiting, as he discovers the cultures, landscapes and paddling adventures that surround the world’s most amazing adventure travel destinations.
Season One
Experience the magic of sea kayaking with whales in Les Bergeronnes, Quebec.
Discover why the Ottawa River is considered one of the best whitewater kayaking rivers in the world.
Take part in the Green River Race -‐ the ultimate test of one’s whitewater kayaking skills.
Explore the magical stand up paddling opportunities that Puerto Rico has to offer, from a competitive race, to epic surf breaks.
Experience the breathtaking whitewater and coastal kayaking adventures of British Columbia, Canada.
Named “Best Canoe Trail” by Outside Magazine, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the longest paddling trail in the US. Episode features canoeing, kayak fly fishing, and whitewater kayaking.
Take part in one of the world’s most extreme whitewater races – the Alseseca Race in Veracruz, Mexico.
Challenge the Class V creeks by kayak, and then explore the incredible stand up paddling opportunities that the area offers with the “Queen of SUP”, Nikki Gregg.
Explore the spectacular scenery and marine life around Isla Espiritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez during a 4-day circumnavigation, and experience extreme kayak fishing for marlin off Baja’s East Cape.
Explore the stunning coastline of the world’s largest freshwater lake.
Take part in the world’s biggest and wildest stand up paddle race in Southern California.
Explore one of the world’s most revered canoe tripping parks, and then paddle and camp along the exposed and rugged coast of Georgian Bay.
Big surf and rugged coastlines make up Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way—a premier destination for some of the world’s top stand up paddle boarders and big wave surfers.
Season Two
Paddle an outrigger around the islands of Moorea, and then challenge the countries epic surf breaks on SUPs.
Discover why the Nantahala Gorge in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest, is considered one of the premier paddling destinations in the world.
Explore Southern California’s stunning Channel Islands and the surrounding area by sea kayak and SUP.
Big surf and rugged coastlines make up Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way—a premier destination for some of the world’s top stand up paddle boarders and big wave surfers.
Breathtaking scenery, sparkling water and the vibrant tropical lifestyle of the Florida Keys and Key West are explored in this episode. Tour the mangroves by paddleboard, snorkel, and try SUP yoga with Nikki Gregg or kayak fish and lobster off Big Pine Key.
Quaint villages, dramatic coastlines and heart stopping encounters with whales by sea kayak–just a taste of what Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer.
There’s no better place to experience the magic of icebergs by sea kayak than the northern tip of Quirpon Island, the northernmost point of Newfoundland and Labrador.
With sheltered turquoise waters, the U.S. Virgin Islands are an ideal location to explore by stand up paddleboard. In this episode of Facing Waves, we compete in USVI’s Paddle the Park SUP race, snorkel fish-filled waters, and find out why SUP yoga has become so popular.
In this episode of Facing Waves, we head to Washington State to paddle the San Juan Islands. Explore what goes into the making of a sea kayak with local manufacturer, Eddyline Kayaks, and hit the water to experience the Islands’ pristine coastlines that are littered with humpback and killer whales.
With a $50,000 prize up for grabs, it’s no wonder the Payette River Games is one of the fastest growing paddling events! Experience all that Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade, Idaho has to offer.
Facing Waves meets up with world-class freestyle paddler Mathieu Dumoulin and adventure photographer Paul Villecourt to experience the Sud de France, as well as take in a world championship kiteboarding event, the Mondial du Vent.
Experience Croatian culture as you paddle the Mediterranean as it once was along Croatia’s beautiful island coastline.
With 85 miles of enticing coastline, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast offers a world -class natural playground, with some of the best surfing, and the longest fishing season along the Atlantic coast.
Season Three
Nikki Gregg heads to Canada’s Ottawa Valley to watch over 200 athletes from around the world compete in the World Freestyle Kayaking Championships, and to put her stand up paddling skills to the ultimate test in the huge rapids of the Ottawa River.
Nunavik, in Canada’s far north, welcomes Nikki Gregg where she learns about the Inuit culture and explores Tursujuq National Park by sea kayak.
Nikki Gregg heads to the stunning beaches of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast to stand up paddle a world-class natural playground and meet up with kiteboarders catching big air.
Mild weather and warm waters welcome Nikki Gregg as she stand up paddles along the variety of coastlines that draw paddlers and adventurers to the Azores. She also visits crystal clear volcanic lakes, world-class surf spots and stunning coastal communities.
| Nikki Gregg discovers spectacular wilderness lakes and secluded sections of river on her SUP and visits the vibrant country community of London Laurel County, Kentucky. |
Among the numerous islands and atolls of Papua New Guinea, Nikki Gregg experiences traditional festivals, charged canoe races and embarks on an exploratory trip down a remote river..
New Caledonia native and professional surfer and windsurfer, Sarah Houser, takes Nikki on a SUP, and surf adventure in New Caledonia.
The BIC SUP Team explore the beautiful island of Barbados in search of the perfect wave.
Nikki Gregg explores the turquoise waters and breathtaking tropical islands of French Polynesia with her stand up paddleboard.
Nikki explores the beautiful country of Jordan by 4-wheel drive, camelback, and stand up paddleboard.
Nikki and guests explore the scenic whitewater creeks, rivers and lakes of Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains.
The Facing Waves crew put their paddling skills to the test on the flowing rivers of Maine.
Explore the stunning Princess Louisa Inlet, featuring giant cliff walls, cascading waterfalls, and glass-like water.
Season Four
The Facing Waves crew put their paddling skills to the test on the flowing rivers of Maine.
The Missinipe Whitewater Festival in Saskatchewan, Canada; a canoe trip on the Churchill River.
Heather Herbeck explores Sweden with her stand up paddle board and pushes her limits in a 35 mile kayak race.
Explore the vibrant paddling community in Vernon, British Columbia at the annual Kalamalka Classic SUP festival.
Exploring the surf community of Ventura, Calif. and the stunning Channel Islands National Park.
Exploring the Galapagos islands, one of the world’s most spectacular and bio-diverse regions.
A stand up paddling expedition to explore some of South America’s best white water rivers in Peru.
Exploring the white water rivers and surf breaks of Taiwan with professional stand up paddlers Harry Maskell and Greg Closier.
Ken Whiting travels to Juneau, Alaska to paddle with whales, bears, glaciers and icebergs on a multi-day sea kayaking adventure.
The team heads to Wales to explore the coast by stand up paddleboard, surf the legendary Snowdonia inland surf lagoon, and brave the cold waters while coasteering.
Luke Hopkins takes his stand up paddleboard on an exploratory journey along the coast, through the rivers, and in the surf that surrounds Dominican Republic.
Ken Whiting explores Jamaica’s stunning coastline, mountainous rivers, and epic ocean surf with his sea kayak.
Luke Hopkins and Anne Pagano explore one of the world’s great water trails by stand up paddle board – Florida’s Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail.
Season Five
Exploring the rugged Oregon Coast by sea kayak, stand up paddleboard and whitewater kayak.
Facing Waves host, Ulrika Larsson, reveals her favourite paddling waters along the rugged granite coast in West Sweden during all four seasons.
Ken Whiting explores the dramatic coastlines and National Parks of Québec’s Gaspésie and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions by sea kayak, canoe, and stand up paddleboard.
Ken Whiting puts his whitewater kayaking skills to the test on Québec’s mighty Kipawa River, before heading north to sea kayak with puffin and monoliths in Mingan Archipelago National Park.
Ken Whiting explores the spectacular sea caves of les Îles de la Madeleine by sea kayak, and then paddles through one of North America’s most stunning river valleys in Jacques Cartier National Park.
Ken Whiting tackles one of Eastern Canada’s most popular whitewater rivers, the Rouge River, and then swaps his whitewater kayak for a sea kayak to explore the beautiful flowing rivers of Québec’s Lanaudiére and Mauricie regions.
Ken Whiting paddles through the heart of the magnificent Saguenay fjord before heading to one of the most pristine parts of North America, where he immerses himself in the Cree culture while exploring the regions breathtaking lakes and rivers by kayak.
Luke Hopkins heads to Montréal to put his stand-up paddling skills to the test on the waves of the Saint Lawrence River’s Lachine Rapids; Alex Kellar explores the rivers and lakes in the Eastern Townships by stand-up paddleboard.
Ken Whiting and his kayaking adventures in various locations around Poland.
Ken Whiting sets out to explore the historic Rideau Canal with his sea kayak and fishing kayak.
Ken Whiting embarks on a 5-day whitewater wilderness trip down the Petawawa River.
Ken Whiting challenges himself to face the huge rapids and epic surf waves of the Ottawa River’s Main Channel.
Ken will grab his sea kayak and explore some of the wilderness in Eastern Ontario. Starting with the spectacular rock walls of Bon Echo Provincial Park, we will move onto the huge maze of waterways known as The Thousand Islands.
Season Six
This week we move to the southwest of Ontario in Facing Waves. We will go to Norfolk County on Lake Ontario. Ken will make his way down one of the coolest creeks before swapping his paddle for pedals and heading to the waters of the Great Lake. He will be looking for the big bass and pike that can be found in this area.
Ken Whiting paddles through the “Canadian Amazon,” and then explores the marshland of Lake Erie.
This week we are exploring the waters around one of the most beautiful and inspiring parks in Canada: the Killarney Provincial Park. Its got everything from stunning coastal paddling, to epic lake tripping and a really dramatic landscape. If you are planning your next canoeing or kayaking trip, find out this incredible place in Facing Waves!
Pro Kayakers, Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson, prepare to hit the road for another year of paddling adventures.
| Nikki Gregg discovers spectacular wilderness lakes and secluded sections of river on her SUP and visits the vibrant country community of London Laurel County, Kentucky. |
