Playak News Flash 2009-12-29

Playak News Flash - December 29, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Jackson Kayak: Jez Update So with the nationals all done and dusted here in Australia, we have been enjoying boating in very warm temps right now.

Immersion Research: December Paddling After 15 inches of snow near the IR headquarters Ben Lediwitz and I decided to go kayaking. It was off to the Top Yough. A local class IV favorite that is extremely beautiful in the winter time.

Raoul Collenteur: Falls of Lora First day we arrived at the wave while it was forming and eager as we were we jumped in straight away. It took some time to form though and more then an hour later we could finally surf the wave we had come for all this way. Problem with this tidal wave is the short period of time you can surf it, but when it's there it's all good. Surrounded by some curious seals we paddled and enjoyed the wave.

Dave Hoffman: Favorite Photos of the Year We paddled this run with just the two of us, with little prior knowledge about the run. It was the biggest day of the year, with huge scary drops and complex portages.

Kokatat Blog: How to Boat Scout according to Kim Russell When you're paddling down the river and you have no option to get out and scout a rapid from the shore, it comes in handy on knowing how to boat scout. Not to mention, it's a lot quicker and sometimes easier than getting out of your boat once you get the hang of it.

Kayak Chile: Pucon River Fest Community Raft Race Thanks to all who attended and all the companies who donated guides, gear, rafts, and transport. All the people in the rafts had a great time and would never normally of had a chance to get on the river.

Werner: Happy Holidays From Werner Paddles I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Holidays from everyone that brings you Werner Paddles. We are happy to be producing the best paddles in the world from our factory in Sultan Washington, USA. We have closed down the factory until January 04, 2010. So please be patient if you are trying to contact us. We are likely to be ending this year and starting the new one by paddling.

Global Surfski: Nice details on the Fusion Surfski I really wanted to take a closer look on this very beautiful ski I defied the cold weather and met up with him. This prototype (12 kg) was super solid and stiff and Fredrik said that that they easily could make the ski 2 kg lighter with the same solid hull. Impressive!

Am. Whitewater: USFS Withdraws Chattooga Decisions and Analyses Before leaving for the Holidays, US Forest Service officials "voluntarily withdrew" their decisions and analysis regarding their illegal ban on paddling the Wild and Scenic Upper Chattooga River.

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