Playak News Flash 2009-05-24

Playak News Flash - May 24, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Adrian Tregoning: Mzimvubu – Day 2 – 11 Hours of Pleasure! Tuesday 25 November 2008 and we were up earlier than usual. We knew it was going to be a very intense day and we knew we would have to paddle from virtually sunrise to sunset. I looked up at the blue sky that was forming overhead and stretched out my muscles that were feeling a little stiff from the consecutives days' of paddling. It felt good to be next to the river once again, away from the hustle and bustle of 'normal' life.

Valentin Grollemund: Into the wild Pyrenees - France The gorges was very flood, I have to say you it was real war on the river. We did it two times, the second one was more flood than the first.

Palm Blogs: The West Coast of New Zealand The West Coast of New Zealand South Island is world renown for its steep creeks. During the Southern Hemispheres summer months the West Coast ranks amongst the worlds premier paddling destinations.

Level 6 Blog: Spring update: Elk river The Elk River near Fernie, BC, has 3 great runs. The Upper features a number of good clean class 5 ledges and falls, ending in one of the best 40 foot waterfalls ever, Leap of Faith.

Cumec Magazine: Interview: Nikki Kelly My career has consisted mostly of sleeping in the dirt and kayaking every day. It wasn't until I had done the hard yards, nearing the peak of my kayaking , that I made or saved some money. I was very fortunate in the early stages to make partnerships with great sponsors that have developed into great things.

Sebastian Scholl: The Payette The first being the Staircase section, a 30 minute class III play-boating stretch. And the second being the Lower 5.

Creek WV: Celebration of the Cheat river drainage: Part two The very top of Clay, out of the pond at the State Forest, was too small, and once there was boatable flow, the constant wood and lack of eddies in the tiny streambed made things difficult.

Got Boof?: Briefing the southern weekend The Nantahala Cascades with only 150 CFS running down their 210 fpm gradient are steep and tight. From the Horns of God all the way to Chinese Feet the drops of Nantahala Cascades were a blast.

Ruth Gordon: Paddle Pink adventure begins I started a program this year called Paddle Pink, a way for me to raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness.

Ruth Gordon: Reno River Festival recap I competed well and am happy with my first place finish. In the finals, Tanya, Emily and I went head to head in sudden death. In the first round Tanya got knocked out and Emily was in first.

Am. Whitewater Journal: Online Issue May-June 2009 Family Paddling: * "Family" Equals "Whitewater" * Kids and Whitewater: Striking a Balance * Outdoor Immersion for Kids * The Middle Fork of the Salmon with Munchkins * Growing Up Around Non-boaters...

Cumec Magazine: Interview: Robin Bell Location wise I love the French Alps, Borg St Mourice is one of the steepest natural courses in the world. There is camping beside the river and just amazing scenery. I've been there when the river was flooding, everyone goes home but we stay and train.

OR Rafting Team: WWCS Upper Clackamas : A Festival of Champions Wide eyes glancing about in attempt to estimate the surreal situation framed by the sun glistening off the water and the tension that laid on our shoulders and pressed on your skull.

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