Playak News Flash 2010-01-26

Playak News Flash - January 26, 2010

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News Watch Headlines

Playak: Interview: Dennis Judson We needed to promote our kayaking idea of adventure to the world so what better method than creating a gathering of whitewater folk to display their skills in moving waves-the Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival was born. We called this thing a Festival, although it was run like a contest, in that we had events for novice and expert kayakers alike greased with town parties every night to maximize contestant mingling.

Astral Currently: Winter day on the Green. Few kayakers from West Asheville had the chance to hit the Green River with a little snow and ice.

Go Kayak Now: Grand Rapids White Water Gaining Traction! In the early part of the campaign there were a lot of concerns over what removing low head dams would do for recreational fisherman. Chip, an avid sport fisherman himself quickly laid those fears to bed by actively seeking input from the fisherman, and assuring them that the idea is not to remove their prime fishing spots along the Grand, but to redirect flow for use of white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing.

New River Academy: Kayak Travel: How to Fly with Your Kayak Wrap to protect. You can use a kayak bag, but they are hard to find and end up being an additional awkward piece of gear you will have to keep up with during the entirety of your travels.

Kokatat Blog: Staying Warm in a Drysuit A few women have asked me how to dress warm for winter boating without feeling too constricted and overheating. The combo I've found that works great is the Kokatat Polartec® Powerdry Liner under the GORE-TEX® Meridian Dry Suit.

Eric Jackson: Team River Runner/Wounded Warriors Trip to Mexico The purpose of the trip is to take a group of 8 wounded veterans on a kayaking trip in the mountains of Mexico. We have three guys missing legs, one guy missing his core muscles on the right side and ribs, one guy who is mostly deaf, as well as a variety of other injuries from the other guys that have retired them from service.

Inflatable Kayak Blog: California Kayak Launch Locations I personally appreciate being able to easily find convenient launch locations. It's especially helpful when traveling to unfamiliar areas. Even though my inflatable kayak allows me the luxury to launch almost anywhere, I still prefer a regular boat.

Kokatat Blog: Jon Bowermaster Premiers Films at Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Spent a fantastic weekend in Nevada City, California, roaming from venue to venue at the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival, watching new films and re-watching a couple recent classics.

Kayak Angler Magazine: Freedom Hawk Partners With Jackson Kayaks Freedom Hawk Kayaks is set to take flight with a new manufacturing partnership with the hot whitewater brand Jackson Kayaks.

Chicago Area Sea Kayakers Association: Around Isle Royale in Six Days We both wanted to test experience conditions beyond the relatively protected waters between the islands of the Apostles in loaded boats on a longer trip. After multiple days of play in the surf of southern Lake Michigan we felt ready.

Wilderness Systems: Commander 120 Reviewed by Colorado Kayak Supply Anyone ranging from the serious kayak angler, to a family looking for a do-it-all, "SUV" type boat to bring to the lake, will appreciate the features on the Commander 120. The part of the boat that stands out the most is the unique tunnel hull design.

Werner: Werner Paddles Gets Kudos at Surf Expo Kevin outlines some of the "Best In Show" from last weeks Surf Expo trade show in Orlando Florida, with kudos to Werner Paddles for best use of the new demo pool and most innovative paddle.

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