Playak News Flash 2009-10-03

Playak News Flash - October 3, 2009

Message of the Day

adidas #Sickline adidas #Sickline - Alexander Grimm, German Slalom Olympic Champion, is now also 'Extreme Kayaking World Champion'. Full results should be on the official site soon.

News Watch Headlines

Werner: Foam Boating Video; Must View :) This is the trailer for the full video, "Wet Dream Result," a film of vast importance to all humanity, and a tribute to those who push the limits so hard. VERY funny!

Adrian Tregoning: Peak UK As River Festival: Review ...When we arrived, all the competitors took a look at the rapid, and we came up with a route. Unlike most head-to-head races I've competed in, this was not to be a direct down river course....

Go Kayak Now: How to predict good surfing weather on the Great Lakes This fall storm on Lake Michigan is blowing at 50 knots directly out of the west and is creating, according to NOAA, 14-19ft waves on Lake Michigan near shore. Despite the sheer magnitude of this storm, the size of the waves, and the wind speed, this is horrific weather for surf kayaking.

adidas Sickline: Qualifier culls the adidas Sickline field With the temperature a full 10 degrees higher than on day of the qualifier in 2008, the air had less of a bite and the water level was slightly higher. Even a 10cm increase could shave seconds of a paddler's time, so much attention was paid to this detail at the start this morning.

Fat Cats: Grand Canyon of the Stikine Day two Is mainly read and run with some big surprises in there. Simon got worked in one hole for a long time. The wall is pretty much a blind rapid. It then opens up and reveals Garden of the gods.

American Rivers: Klamath Dam Removal Agreement Sets in Motion World's Biggest River Restoration Project After years of negotiations, the 26 Klamath negotiation parties have reached agreement to remove four dams on the Klamath River to help restore the river and revive its ailing salmon and steelhead runs and aid fishing, tribal and farming communities. American Rivers played a lead role negotiating this historic agreement.

Riverkore: Summer fun The summer is fading away, new snow is appearing on the hills round Voss and a new season approaches!

Inflatable Kayak Blog: Kayaking in Mullet Creek, Florida We really enjoy paddling among jumping mullets, but encountering dolphins while paddling would be so cool! Another sea mammal that you very seldom see, the Manatee, also frequents the area.

Atlantic Paddle Surfing: Eric Rhuland paddles with C4's C-MAC ATB I have demoed the board several times its a good flat water paddler, great for beginners and advanced riders. The deck is recessed for comfortable stance. The rails are thick boxy with a slight tuck under the edge with a sharp edge bottom. Tail is pulled in and the rocker is great for out East coast waves. Its a stable, buoyant,wide nosed board great for all to enjoy.

PaddleBlogs: Kayak Huasteca: Second round on the Ojo Frio We walked around this one and the rest was just plain fun. The rapids below become continuous and fast at these levels. It's like the Numbers with about 3000 cfs.

surfski.info: Red dawn and howling offshore winds - Fenn Cup Report (Aus) ** Video ** The conditions were so wild that legendary nine-time Molokai winner Gardiner warned the field in his pre-race briefing: "Now, if you're halfway across that stretch between Long Reef and Narrabeen, and you're really struggling, paddle back in here, because it's only going to get worse".

Dash Point Pirate: Out the Gate: Fort Baker to Point Diablo I later found out that during an electrical storm, you aren't safe anywhere outside. According to the National Weather Service, "There is little you can do to substantially reduce your risk if you are outside in a thunderstorm. The only completely safe action is to get inside a safe building or vehicle."

Jackson Kayak: Raven Fork Photos! This creek seemed like someone had taken California and dropped it into a canyon in NC. After looking at Big Boy for 10 minutes and deciding that I was definitely capable of making the line every time, I bravely ran away.

Werner: Werner at West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium The weather was perfect with sunny skies and light winds. The three day event is chocked full of instruction, with every level of paddling instruction available from beginner to expert. Paddlers are also welcome to test paddle boats along with a host of gear from paddles to PFD's to skirts to rescue equipment.

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