Ken Whiting

In 1997, he won the World Freestyle Kayaking Championships.^{[citation needed]}

In 1998, Ken wrote and published The Playboater's Handbook, a reference for freestyle kayaking technique.

Following the 1st book, Ken teamed up with Chris Emerick, an American videographer, and began producing instructional videos. These publishing efforts evolved into an instructional books and videos series about whitewater kayaking and other outdoor pursuits, including sea kayaking, canoeing, and camping.

In 2002, Ken retired from kayak competition.

In 2009, Ken produced his first TV series, for the World Fishing Network. In that same year, Ken released his first WebTV series.

In 2011, Ken sold Heliconia's book and DVD publishing and distribution arm of the business, in order to focus his energies on TV production, WebTV production and social media marketing.

Ken's company now produces six TV series (Kayak Fishing Show, Extreme Kayak Fishing Challenge, Epic Trails, Facing Waves, Kayak Bassin' and Knot Right Kayak Fishing) which air on FOX Sports, Sportsman Channel, Outside Television, and the World Fishing Network.

Ken, his wife Nicole, and their daughter live in Ottawa, bordering the Ottawa River.