Playak News Flash 2009-10-18

Playak News Flash - October 18, 2009

News Watch Headlines

LiquidLore: No Place Like Home - Northwest River I learned to paddle in Newfoundland. There are a surprising amount of rivers to be found in the province, and what is known is probably just a fraction of what's out there.

Jackson Kayak: Big boat review I like being able to jump from boat to boat and feel the same level of comfort and confidence in each.

Kokatat Blog: Taylor Robertson checks in Taylor Robertson takes Stand Up Paddling to the river on the North Fork of the Feather River. New board designs make it possible for Taylor to run rapids to class 3 and surf the river like never before.

CKS Squad: 2009: Multi-days part deu I organized a BOX trip on the Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone. I personally rank the Box in my top three all-time runs. The place is unbelievable.

united in nature: 6 days, 6 rivers & a brand new boat {part 1} Once on the river i was expecting something a little bigger and harder out of the upper yough but it was still a blast with some non-stop boogie boulder gardens and some fun little drops.

Werner: Get Out & Enjoy Beautiful Fall Paddling As many parts of the county are waking to cooler temperatures, there is still plenty of warm weather paddling to be had. Werner's SE Rep, Mette Begrvall got out to enjoy some time over the weekend at Sumersville Lake in West Virginia.

PaddleBlogs: FreeWine: The Mulberry River - Fun Ozark Whitewater in Arkansas If you enjoy fast flowing Ozark whitewater rivers like the Lower Mountain Fork River in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, you will love the Mulberry River.

Werner: Werner Paddles at The Battle of the Paddle 2009 The Battle of the Paddle has become the underground World Championships of Stand Up Paddling and this years event was proof positive. Over 600 competitors from all over the world came to the sunny shores of So Cal to be involved in what can be called a landmark event for the sport.

ACA: ACA Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships In conjunction with the 29th Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race, college students competed in five individual events and a team relay on the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, VA. This was the 3rd annual ACA Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships. They raced for both individual medals as well as the coveted overall team trophy.

Am. Whitewater: Paddlers Take Chattooga Issue to Federal Court Conservation-oriented kayakers and canoeists sought protection in federal court on Wednesday from an illegal decision by the United States Forest Service involving the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.

Anglesey Stick: The stealth boat Once Catherine paddled it on a reasonable trip (20k), it deserved a make-over, and now looks a little better, if somewhat fishy. Note the sophisticated deck hatch made from a BDH bottle embedded in foam, improved cockpit rim, footrests, etc.

ICF: Age Clearly No Issue At The 2009 World Masters Games in Sydney All age-groups were represented, from 30–34, all the way up to 80–84 and distances ranged from 21km to 5km. Ensuring us that age is no barrier to keeping fit and maintaining endurance were Australia's David Roberts, Bruce Morrison and Ian Brake; marathon athletes all above the age of 80. Each of them finished their 5km marathons in very respectable times.

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