Playak News Flash 2010-03-18

Playak News Flash - March 18, 2010
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines

Kokatat Blog: Canoecopia 2010 – it's a wrap! It's an exciting time to be around paddlers in the Midwest, as spring was beginning to show its face. There was a sense of excitement in the crowd, knowing it would just be a matter of time before they were able to head out on the season's first paddle. That said, ice fisherman clung to what's left of the winter's freeze, and could be spotted dropping line from their shacks all weekend on nearby Madison lakes.

Adventurous Experiences: Michael makes 'member of the month'! Congratulations to Michael for achieving 'member of the month' for March 2010! He joined the Adventure Club in the New Year after his first sea kayaking session with us over the Christmas holiday. Michael practiced his kayak safety skills at the indoor Pool course, whilst gaining experience on the Sunday sessions on the sea.

ICF: Planet Canoe 2010 Out Now! The definitive source for paddlers around the world, Planet Canoe is for anyone involved in the world of Canoeing. Whether you are deeply entrenched in the elite sport or are an avid fan of adventure paddling, this magazine is for you. Whether you are an international, national or club level athlete, their coach or physio, whether you are an event organizer or a fan of the sport, Planet Canoe has the news you want to hear.

Down River Kayaks: Hard Core Class VI Flatwater!!! There is magic in paddling flat water with loved ones. It's the river equivalent of driving through Kansas with your best friends. Ok, to be fair, Kansas is not anywhere as interesting as a river, but you get the analogy. The focus would certainly not be on the features of the endless flatness of I-70.

Pyranha: The Man from Everest paddles an Everest Daz has been paddling more years than we can remember and is the only kayaker to have paddled all main rivers that run from the highest mountain in the world.

Just Fluid: Horseshoe falls play-boat huck session The Upper Elk is still too low to be running but Horsehshoe falls offers some fun play-boat boof action to keep us busy for a few hours. Photos of Rob Porter and Glen Carpenter killing time waiting for the upper to Elk to turn into full on mayhem.

Wavesport Blogs: Lake Creek, Oregon March means most rivers in the Willamette Valley are done for in regards to rain, and we have to wait on snow-melt for water. This past weekend, however, we got an unexpected dump which brought the infamous Lake Creek up over 3 ft overnight.

New River Academy: To the Futa and Back New River Academy just finished an epic journey from Pucon to the Rio Futalefu in Patagonia and back.

ICF: Korean Slalom, New Hope Arises So while Canoe Sprint has been gaining popularity, Canoe Slalom athletes are still virtually unknown in Korea. Neither are they expected to make it to the Olympics. "It's true, we aren't close to the medals and we are struggling to have an Olympic ticket," Mr. Jung national team coach said, "But we will do our best."

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