Playak News Flash 2009-03-29

Playak News Flash - March 29, 2009

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Bottoms Up Kayaking: NZ's Central Plateau In general Central Plateau is an amazing place to go and had adventures, whether on the water or off. It is absolutely beautiful and for the most part untouched wilderness.

Kayak Session: Whitewater legend Lars Holbek Whitewater legend Lars Holbek passed away on March 13th 2008 after a fairly short battle with cancer. Following up on many request from our readers, and Lars' circle of close friends, we decided make available online an article we published in our 2008 Fall issue (KS27). Lars is already greatly missed, certainly by his friends, but as well by the wider community. For those who were lucky enough to know him well, we hope the article has done justice to his character and his life of accomplishment. For those who did not know him, we hope it will help you better understand who he was, and what his life and legacy brought to our sport and our community.

Jackson Kayak: Hotel Charley 4 'At Your Own Risk' 2009 film tour!!!! ClearH2Ofilms is proud to present this year's film tour for Hotel Charley 4 'At Your Own Risk' including the AMAZING kayak world record waterfall descent of 127 feet by Pedro Olivia of Brazil.

NW Rivers: Re-visiting Riverhouse for the first couple miles the run alternates between punchy rapids with some waves and holes and flatwater. Everything is scoutable from a boat and the rapids are a nice warm-up for the bigger stuff downstream. Shortly downstream there is a small ledge drop known as The Wright Stuff that has a couple chunky lines.

Jackson Kayak: Jackson Kayak team and major achievements Safety, team work, putting the team first, making history and "getting the job done", and going big are all part of an expedition lead by Ben Stookesberry. This latest waterfall hunting trip to Mexico is a perfect example. Rafa ran a 100+ foot Anaconda Falls and cleaned it, yet he is humble, helpful, a kayak instructor, and part of a team.

CKS Blog: Liquid Logic CR Series whitewater kayak review The Liquid Logic CR Series (80,125 and 250) has proven itself as a great river running playboat. It is able to comfortably tackle class IV big water style rapids, as well as hang tough at the play park.

Jackson Kayak: UK newspaper coverage of Pedro's World Record Waterfall Descent The world is buzzing with the news of Pedro's world record waterfall descent. Check out these links from UK newspapers.

Jackson Kayak: Santa Cruz Surf Kayak Festival I have been competing in the best Surf Kayak Festival since 2006. The Santa Cruz Surf Kayak Festival is well organized and is held on the amazing Steamer Lane break. The waves this year were smaller on Friday and Saturday but we were awarded in the finals with great waves.

ERA Blog: North Alabama Whitewater Festival We had a great day and got to really see what Alabama had to offer in terms of water and incredible scenery. If you get the chance to paddle in Alabama I highly recommend it.

Jackson Kayak: EJ and family at High Country Outfitters in Atlanta this weekend I am coming down to Atlanta on the way to Mexico this weekend for some time at the High Country store, a swimming pool session, and the a paddling day on the Chattahoochee. Bubba Sloan is an old friend of mine that has created an incredible retail store in Buckhead that is a Jackson Kayak Super Store.

P&H Paddlers: P&H Scorpio: The first impressions The ice is finally off the lakes in Madison, Wisconsin and I got to take my new demo Scorpio for a shakedown cruise.

Jackson Kayak: Jackson Kayak Team Week We have been hanging out here in Rock Island for the Jackson Kayak Team Week, and it has been a blast. We just got off the water from a day in the Dynamic Duos with the whole team.

homemade kayaks: The learnt lessons Respect the weather report and plan your trip so that the wind helps you return. Carry a cell phone.Everyone should have a tow rope.When conditions change for the worse stay together and decide how to continue and when to tow before getting into difficulties.You need to experience difficulties in order to become a better paddler.

Am. Whitewater: Senator Murray and Congressman introduce new Wild and Scenic legislation Today Senator Murray and Congressman Reichert introduced joint legislation ("Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act") that will help ensure the future of some of Washington's most popular backcountry recreation areas by designating more than 22,000 acres of wilderness adjacent to the existing Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area.

surfski.info: Mauritius Ocean Classic – Race Announcement The inaugural Mauritius Ocean Classic is scheduled for 1 and 4 July 2009. The event is supported by both an airline - Air Mauritius - and a resort chain - Naiade - which makes this the first World Series race geared towards family as well as outstanding racing conditions.

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