Playak News Flash 2009-10-11

Playak News Flash - October 11, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Adrian Tregoning: Palmiet River – Cape WhiteWater Club Paddle Every year the Cape WhiteWater Club gets together at least once to run a 'learn the Palmiet' day, as well as a 'learn the Wit day.' On these days beginner paddlers are encouraged to get to know the Palmiet. So on the 18th of July 2009 a day was organised to paddle down the Palmiet River. More of a social thing than actually teaching people about the river as everyone there had done the river already but it was a glorious day out with good people in perfect weather. There really isn't much to say about the trip and more so the river, so I'll let the photos do the talking.

Wavesport Blogs: Safety First: Creeking When kayaking, it's very important to carry the necessary safety items in your boat, in the event someone swims and gets hurt, a boat gets pinned, or you get stuck overnight on the river.

Wavesport Blogs: Great wave fun If you haven't been there, you've heard all the rumours, seen the video and photos, and are dreaming of the day you get to surf that legendary wave.

Kokatat Blog: SUP on the Lower Rogue River Feeding off the popularity and style from ocean surfing, Stand Up paddling is one of the fastest growing sports in the outdoor industry. Taylor is taking the sport one step further by pushing the limits of his board on river hydraulics and rocks.

Wavesport Blogs: First Quarter at New River Academy The first part of the quarter we spent at the Ottawa River, which has some world-class playboating. It was weird being back at Keenerville, which became my home away from home this summer, only not as a Keener this time.

Kokatat Blog: Race Around Australia The 9,400 mile (15,000 km) journey around the southern continent is considered one of the most challenging trip in the world of expedition sea kayaking.

Am. Whitewater: Bill Cross recognized as AW's River Steward of the Year American Whitewater is pleased to announce Bill Cross as our 2009 River Steward of the Year. American Whitewater annually awards this honor to a single volunteer who has shown exceptional dedication to our river stewardship mission, and who has recently reached a major milestone in their efforts.

Playak: SeaBird Designs XP 507 - New The Expedition XP 507 is the middle brother in the Expeditions family. This is a new model of the year 2009. This kayak is the best for paddlers from 60 kg to 95 kg. It is very similar to the Expedition. The volume of the Expedition XP 507 is smaller than 320 L compared to our bestseller the Expedition which is 370L.

ICF: The ICF's Interactive Anti-Doping Education is Now Available Pure Paddling Performance, the ICF's Anti-Doping Education Programme, is an initiative to preserve the 'spirit of sport' by educating all Canoeing Athletes and Team Support Personnel in the important issue of Anti-Doping.

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