<b>Scelba navigating falls. But, he said, “you don’t need rapids to go out and have fun.”</b>
Scelba navigating falls. But, he said, “you don’t need rapids to go out and have fun.” ( Jeff Macklin)

FROM DIRT MAGAZINE. This freestyle kayaker wants you to break his world records

He takes playboating seriously
03 Sep 2026 | 11:37
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John Scelba, 43, of Stillwater, NY, became a two-time Guinness World Record holder this year. He secured his first record, for the longest stern stall, in 2024. He set his new record in January, blowing the previous title for longest bow stall out of the water (sorry). There’s personal glory in holding...