Playak News Flash 2009-03-09

Playak News Flash - March 9, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Jackson Kayak: Pedro Olivia: New World Record: 38.7 meters : 127 feet Brazilian kayaker and fellow Brazil World Record Attempt Expedition member Pedro Olivia shattered the existing world record (108 foot or 33 meter) with a 38. 7 meter (127 foot) waterfall descent on a tributary to the Amazon on the Rio Sacre in Campos Novos, Mata Grosso, Brazil.

CKS Blog: The Truth About Cross-Linked Verses Linear Plastic Making boats out of Cross-linked plastic is a very fundamental part of our goal to always put out the most durable and functional kayaks possible. Each year the subject of Jackson Kayak switching to linear comes up.

Palm Blogs: Mexico trip Another rapid and another amazing canyon wall on the Rio Antigua.Who says you can't freestyle in the Mamba. Splatting the wall at the Cueva on the Rio Antigua.

Simon Westgarth: Enjoying winter and white water It has certainly been fun in Devon this Winter, although the season has been either all or nothing, not the normal topping up on a solid ground water table that brought paddling everyday.

CKS Blog: The Kona Stand Up Paddle Board Goes To Mexico This board is very easy to use. They are ultra soft to the touch and make falling on them less painful and they are very inviting for the beginner SUP surfers. They are super stable and track very well.

Potomac Paddlesports: Impacts and Remediation Methods of Acid Mine Drainage Paddling on many of West Virginia's creeks and rivers the effects become quite evident. The Cheat River watershed is especially affected.Acid Mine Drainage is a mixture of sulfuric acid, ferric compounds, and other heavy metals.

rockratrobinson: Canoeing in "River Eamont" I did however enjoy myself, mainly because the weather was so nice, and I got to experience the delights of the mighty River Eamont.

Werner: Canoecopia 2009 Rutabaga Paddle Sports, located in the amazing city of Madison WI, once again brings together the greatest collection of paddle sports seminars and gear at this years Canoecopia.

Am. Whitewater Journal: American Whitewater Journal Our mission: "To conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely," is actively pursued through our conservation, access, safety and education efforts under the umbrella of River Stewardship.

Think Rain: Impacts and Remediation Methods of Acid Mine Drainage At some point, most paddlers have come across one of the greatest threats to our nation's streams: Acid Mine Drainage. Paddling on many of West Virginia's creeks and rivers the effects become quite evident. The Cheat River watershed is especially affected.Acid Mine Drainage is a mixture of sulfuric acid, ferric compounds, and other heavy metals. It degrades water quality tremendously, posing severe threats to aquatic life, surrounding ecosystems, and humans. It results from the oxidation of pyrite during the mining process. I did a research paper on AMD for one of my first Environmental Management classes. The abstract is below followed by a link to the full text of the paper for those interested in learning more about this devastating phenomenon. A synopsis of AMD in the Cheat watershed follows.

Immersion Research: Aqua Adventures Kayak Center hosts the Southwest Kayak Symposium The sixth annual Southwest Kayak Symposium is going to be held in San Diego on beautiful Mission Bay March 27-29th 2009.

Am. Whitewater: New Dam Endangers The Mokelumne River East Bay MUD has announced its intent to expand Pardee Reservoir as part of its latest water plan.

American River: 2009 Triple Crown 3 Forks American Whitewater Race For the second April in a row, commercial outfitters and individual kayakers will be racing all three forks of the American River, competing for the best on-water time of under twelve hours.

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